promenade concert

British  

noun

1. Often shortened to: prom.  a concert at which some of the audience stand rather than sit

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promenade concert

And remember, besides, that this marketing is just as great an amusement to the peasant women as a promenade concert is to fine ladies.

From Eyes Like the Sea by Jókai, Mór

Besides these concerts there was also a promenade concert at the Pavilion for the numerous visitors from the interior cities and 2,000 availed themselves of the opportunity.

From Sixty Years of California Song by Alverson, Margaret Blake

Now there are other sounds besides music at a promenade concert, and many things not strictly harmonious are said and done under cover of its trombones and violins.

From Wych Hazel by Warner, Susan

He looked at his watch, and, in pursuit of this idea, he went on till he came to a public hall, where a promenade concert was in progress.

From Jude the Obscure by Hardy, Thomas

He has been secretary to a promenade concert company—deceived by a penniless manager.

From I Say No by Collins, Wilkie