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The Most Relaxing Music
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About Classic FM
Classic FM is the UK's most popular classical music station, bringing the world's most beautiful music to millions of listeners every week. Its friendly, accessible approach has introduced a whole generation to Mozart, Beethoven, Vaughan Williams and modern film composers alike. On this page you can listen to Classic FM live online for free, without downloading anything.
Classical music for everyone
Classic FM launched on 7 September 1992 as one of the UK's first national commercial radio stations. From the beginning, it set out to make classical music relaxed and welcoming rather than formal, with presenters who explain the stories behind the pieces in plain language. Today the station is owned by Global, the group that also runs Heart, Capital, Smooth and LBC, and it works closely with orchestras, music education projects and young musicians across Britain.
What you will hear
The Classic FM playlist ranges from the great symphonies, concertos and operas to calming piano pieces, choral music and contemporary composers. Film and video game soundtracks are a big part of the mix too, from John Williams and Hans Zimmer to the music of popular games. Every year the station runs the Classic FM Hall of Fame, the world's biggest survey of classical music tastes, voted for by listeners and broadcast over the Easter weekend. Evening programmes are often dedicated to relaxing music, making Classic FM a favourite for unwinding, studying or getting to sleep.
How to listen to Classic FM
Classic FM broadcasts on FM between 100 and 102 MHz across the UK, and is also on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Global Player app. If you want to know the exact Classic FM frequency in London or elsewhere, it depends on your local transmitter, but it always sits in that 100 to 102 range. Or simply press play above to listen to Classic FM live straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you love classical music, try BBC Radio 3, Jazz FM and Smooth Chill on our site too.
Whether you are a lifelong music lover or just discovering classical music, Classic FM is the perfect place to start.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 48 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Classic FM live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Classic FM plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Classical
Classical radio brings orchestral, choral and chamber music to your day, from the great composers to modern film scores.
Classic FM schedule
- Smooth Classics - With Myleene Klass00:00–01:00
- Bob Jones01:00–06:00
- Classic FM's More Music Breakfast - With Tim Lihoreau06:00–09:00
- John Suchet09:00–13:00On now
- Christmas Eve Requests - With Anne-Marie Minhall and John Brunning13:00–17:00
- Aled Jones narrates The Snowman17:00–17:30
- Children & The Arts' Christmas Carol Concert - With Jane Jones17:30–19:00
- The Story of Carols - With Anne-Marie Minhall19:00–22:00
- Smooth Classics - With Karthi Gnanasegaram22:00–01:00
Frequently asked questions
Classic FM broadcasts on FM between 100 and 102 MHz across the UK, depending on your area. It is also on DAB, smart speakers and Global Player.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Classic FM live for free on any device.
Classic FM launched on 7 September 1992 as one of the UK's first national commercial radio stations.
The Hall of Fame is Classic FM's annual listener vote to find the nation's favourite classical pieces, broadcast over the Easter weekend.
Yes. You can listen to Classic FM live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Classic FM plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Classic FM here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Classical station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.