WHAT'S ON AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON
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.
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
What's On at the Royal Albert Hall, London
Royal Albert Hall Tour
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 13 October - Tuesday 30 December 2025
Together with a friendly guide, you?ll take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall, see the breath-taking auditorium, and the stage that?s hosted some of the world?s biggest change-makers, history-shapers and stars....Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Elgar Room is transformed into a traditional Japanese Chashitsu in this evening of tea and ambient music....Stories from the Archive Tour
The Grand Sumo Tournament
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 19 October 2025
Over 40 of Japan?s elite maku-uchi rikishi (wrestlers) will compete in a five day tournament, bringing with them the 1,500-year legacy of Sumo. ...Classic FM Live with Viking
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 20 October 2025
The UK?s most popular classical music station returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary musical extravaganza ? Classic FM Live at 25!...Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents Vasily Petrenko: Mahler x Bernstein London Tickets
Level 42
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Isle of White jazz funk pop legends Level 42 have sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide, scored 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, and sold out ...Ziggy Alberts
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 23 October 2025
Entirely self-funded and independent, multi-Platinum-selling folk artists Ziggy Alberts is a singer/songwriter, free-surfer and environmental enthusiast from the East Coast of Australia who has sold out some of Australiam Europe and the UK...A Day in the Life tour
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 23 October - Wednesday 3 December 2025
Ever wondered what it takes to run the Royal Albert Hall? Find out on our school tour....Group Tours
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 23 October - Wednesday 3 December 2025
We offer a range of hour-long tours showcasing our amazing venue for groups of 15 or more people....Last Night of the Proms Fine Dining Experience
Late Night Jazz: Arshid Azarine Trio
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 23 October 2025
A powerful evening of cross-cultural sound, heartfelt improvisation, and musical storytelling....Nordoff and Robbins music therapy sessions
Erykah Badu
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 October 2025
Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Texan singer Erykah Badu rose to prominence in 1996 with her debut hit single "On & On", which placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement, earning her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" by mus...Amelia Coburn
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 24 October 2025
Amelia Coburn brings her distinctive folk songwriting to the Elgar Room....Back to the Future in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 26 October 2025
Experience the iconic Back to the Future film with the movie projected on a massive HD screen, accompanied by a live symphony orchestra....Back to the Future in Concert (PG)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 26 October 2025
Experience the iconic Back to the Future film with the movie projected on a massive HD screen, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra....Back To The Future in Concert London Tickets
Classical Coffee Mornings: Elif Cansever and Firoze Madon
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 26 October 2025
Grab a hot drink and a pastry (included in the ticket price), sit back and enjoy a carefully-curated classical recital in the Hall?s Elgar Room....Westlife
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 27 - Tuesday 28 October 2025
The UK's biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife have announced an extensive 2022 tour as their sensational return to music continues. Westlife will once again be hitting the road next year, following their record-breaki...Folk for Kids
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 27 October 2025
Elye Cuthbertson and his fellow folk musicians present a performance of folk music to entertain and inspire....Westlife London Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 27 - Tuesday 28 October 2025
Westlife at London Royal Albert Hall...Afternoon Tea
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 28 October - Friday 19 December 2025
Choose from our classic, vegetarian, vegan or children?s afternoon tea or make a toast with a glass of Ruinart Champagne if you're marking something special....Fun DMC
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 28 October 2025
The world?s one and only (and therefore best) family block party returns to the Elgar Room....Queens of the Stone Age
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Joshua Homme's Washington hard rockers return with their instantly identifiable sonic signature, juicy ear hole injections and shadowy riffs combined with multi layered industrial power guitar and organ blasts, as they put Rock 'N' Roll an...Fright Night
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 30 October 2025
On Halloween eve, prepare for a night of supernatural thrills with "the UK's go-to ghost guy," Danny Robins and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra....Fright Night London Tickets
Late Night Jazz: KYRA
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 30 October 2025
British singer-songwriter Kyra showcases her charismatic and distinct soulful vocal as part of Late Night Jazz....Inhaler
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 31 October 2025
 Fronted by Elijah Hewson, son of U2 legend Bono, the UK album chart-topping Dublin band serve up music teeming with expansive indie-rock grooves, soaring anthems, and swooping, epic singalongs. ...Azaadi: Sounds of Resistance
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 31 October 2025
A night bringing the best in British South Asian electronic and bass music to the Elgar Room....METAL GEAR in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 1 November 2025
For the first time in the UK, the official METAL GEAR concert brings to life the music and songs of the franchise with orchestra and special guest singers....Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra presents METAL GEAR in Concert London Tickets
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 2 November 2025
How To Train Your Dragon - In Concert features the acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell's Academy Award-nominated score performed live to picture by the International Film Orchestra in a thrilling experience for all age...How to Train Your Dragon in Concert (PG)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 2 November 2025
See the animated classic on the big screen with its score performed by a full symphony orchestra....How to train your dragon in concert London Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 2 November 2025
How to train your dragon in concert at London Royal Albert Hall...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
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 4 November 2025
From lo-fi garage/surf-rock to thrash metal, Stu Mackenzie's Australian psychedelic rock band have morphed into a prolific, constantly-evolving group, releasing over 48 albums between September 2012 and June 2023, seventeen of which entered...Future Makers
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Bring your classes to Future Makers, the annual live music competition that's here to inspire young people to write music....Classical Coffee Mornings: Kezia Colton
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 9 November 2025
Grab a hot drink and a pastry (included in the ticket price), sit back and enjoy a carefully-curated classical recital in the Hall?s Elgar Room....Messiah from Scratch
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 9 November 2025
The Really Big Chorus presents the world?s most celebrated choral participation event ? Messiah from Scratch?....Messiah from Scratch London Tickets
Jazz at Lincoln Centre's Sing and Swing
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents a celebration of the Great American Songbook in all of its playful and sophisticated glory....Music for Youth Proms
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 11 November 2025
The Music for Youth Proms showcases the brilliance of young musicians from across the whole UK....Wet Leg
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 13 November 2025
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars, a pe...Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 14 November 2025
Spider-Man™: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans. The box office smash hit will have its incredibl...Late Night Jazz: Joseph Tawadros
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 14 November 2025
A solo recital from instrumentalist and composer Joseph Tawadros, who takes the oud and transports it into the modern world....Late Night Jazz: Gray by Silver
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
South Korean four-piece combo Gray by Silver play our Late Night Jazz series....Star Wars - The Force Awakens Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
Star Wars - The Force Awakens at London Royal Albert Hall...Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
Experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert as part of the Hall's Films in Concert series. ...Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert (12A)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
Experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert as part of the Hall's Films in Concert series. ...Late Night Jazz: Olivia Murphy Andrew Woodhead and Lewis Daniel
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 17 November 2025
A special edition of Late Night Jazz, featuring a line-up of young talent from the Take Five development programme....Royal Albert Hall Songbook
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Royal Albert Hall Songbook is a free, interactive concert which explores the vast musical history of one of the world?s most iconic venues....Schools' Sumo Presentation
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 18 - Thursday 27 November 2025
KS2 and KS3 students are invited to be immersed in the culture and traditions of Sumo during this once-in-a-lifetime event....Tara Lily
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Jazz, electronica, R&B and Indian classical influences from Tara Lily in the Elgar Room....10 Years of Choose Love
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 20 November 2025
Join Choose Love at the Hall on Thursday, 20 November to reflect on ten years of humanity, love and action, made possible by you....
Late Night Jazz: Roella Oloro
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 20 November 2025
Join Roella Oloro and her trio for what will be the headline UK date of their US, UK and European Tour....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...How to get to the Royal Albert Hall, London
Royal Albert Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Kensignton Gore, London, SW7 2AP
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The seating capacity of the Royal Albert Hall is 5272.
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