WHAT'S ON AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON
The Royal Albert Hall was opened by Queen Victoria herself in 1871 and named after her beloved husband. The venue, located in South Kensington, has a seating capacity of 5272. The venue has been home to the BBC Proms every summer since they began in 1941.
The Royal Albert Hall hosts concerts, events, productions and events ranging from classical, opera, pop, rock, comedy, dance, live orchestra film screenings, sports, awards, charity and national events, including the Festival Of Remembrance, The Olivier Awards, Cirque du Soleil, and The Royal Variety Show. Premieres include 101 Dalmatians, James Bond, and the Harry Potter series.
The Royal Albert Hall was a meeting place for The Suffragettes. Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Charles de Gaulle made speeches there. The likes of Rachmaninov, Dame Shirley Bassey, Eric Clapton, and Muhammad Ali have appeared at the venue. Events to look forward to include Eric Clapton, Holly Johnson, Brandi Carlisle, Ludovico Einaudi, Eric Idle and the BBC Proms. You can book tickets online below for the Royal Albert Halls.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Royal Albert Hall, London
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Nov 2025
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Nov 2025
What's On at the Royal Albert Hall, London
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Suzanne Vega

Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 3 November 2025
A masterful storyteller, with literary lyrics that guide the listener through her poetic observations of the world around her, Vega's understated melodic beauty is immediately recognisable and as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was wh...Suzanne Vega London Tickets

Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 November 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...Nicola Benedetti London Tickets

Tony Hadley

Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...Cliff Richard

Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 8 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
With the release of his debut single, Move It, Richard shot to superstardom when it reached No.2 spot on the charts where it stayed for 17 weeks. He garnered his first No.1 with his fifth single, Living Doll, in 1959 which became the hig...Jamie Cullum

Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 12 December 2025
With 10 million album sales to date and his successful BBC Radio 2 Radio show, Jamie Cullum is a celebrated musician the world over with loyal fans in every corner of the globe. With a career spanning over 20 years, his legendary live shows...Off Menu - Live

Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Ed Gamble and James Acaster are taking the Dream Restaurant on the road for the first ever live tour of their smash-hit podcast, Off Menu. Join the genie waiter and maitre d' as they quiz a guest about their dream cuisine - their favourite ...Stornoway

Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 30 March 2026
On listening to Oxford indie folk band Stornoway - now reunited after a six year hiatus - the yearning for adventure and the freedom of the coast and wild places is palpable. As is true of classic songwriting partnerships, lyricist Brian Br...Stornoway London Tickets

Ichiko Aoba

Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 31 March 2026
To listen to Ichiko Aoba is to be drawn into a world as intimate as a warmly lit home but cosmic in scale. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist has successfully brought a dedicated online fanbase to intern...How to get to the Royal Albert Hall, London
Royal Albert Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Kensignton Gore, London, SW7 2AP
Car parking is available in Imperial College for evening performances via Exhibition Road.
Parking must be booked in advance.
To book, click here and and fill in the form.
Tube - South Kensington and High Street Kensington
Bus - Kensington Gore, Queen's Gate, Prince Consort Road
The seating capacity of the Royal Albert Hall is 5272.
Click here for a seating plan.
For further information on tickets at the Royal Albert Hall, click here and scroll to ticketing to view their FAQs.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Royal Albert Hall Door 12 Box Office, they are open:
SHOW DAYS - Daily 9am - 9pm
NO SHOW DAYS - Daily 9am - 5pm
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
For individual shows and concerts, if the timing is not listed under our 'more info' tab for that particular event, you can contact the Royal Albert Hall for further assistance and information.
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If you lose an item during a visit to the Royal Albert Hall, you can click here to contact their team for further assistance.
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You can only eat or drink items bought in the Royal Albert Hall.
However, you can refill your water bottle from their water dispensers.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Royal Albert Hall, London
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Nov 2025
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Nov 2025