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
What's On at the Royal Albert Hall, London
Joe Bonamassa
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 6 - Thursday 7 May 2026
One of the world's greatest guitar players, New York's blues rock titan Joe Bonamassa started his career when he opened for B.B. King, aged just 12 years. He has gone on to score numerous UK Top 10 albums, earned three Grammy Awards nomin...Joe Bonamassa London Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 6 - Thursday 7 May 2026
Joe Bonamassa at London Royal Albert Hall...The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 9 May 2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Middle-earth at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert....The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert (PG)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 9 May 2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Middle-earth at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert....The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Middle-earth at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert....The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Concert (12A)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Middle-earth at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert....The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
Join the fellowship as the quest to Mordor continues at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert....The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert (12A)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
Join the fellowship as the quest to Mordor continues at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert....Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents Vasily Petrenko: Mahler x Korngold London Tickets
Paul Simon
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14 May 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon as he brings his critically acclaimed A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe. Following a triumphant, sold-out run across the United States, this intimate concert s...Highways - A Festival of Country & Americana
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 May 2026
Hosted by Baylen Leonard from Absolute Radio Country...Highways - Offical After Party
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 May 2026
Each night after the main auditorium action concludes, the celebration is far from over! Keep the night going at our official afterparty, where you can dance the night away to your favourite country hits, soundtracked by our resident Highwa...Highways Festival 2026 - Jon Pardi Tickets
Highways - Songwriters' Round
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
For those looking for a more intimate experience, the Songwriter's Round presented by Absolute Radio Country will return to the Elgar Room on Saturday afternoon. This event promises to be a musical masterpiece, with each artist taking turns...Highways - Country for Kids
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
Kicking off the second day of this year's Highways festivities in the Elgar Room is Country for Kids. This family-friendly event will be presented in a relaxed environment for children to express themselves, with no expectation to stay stil...Highways - Emmylou Harris
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
Hosted by Baylen Leonard from Absolute Radio Country...Zucchero
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 May 2026
Zucchero recorded his first album in 1983 and has scored hits with Senza Una Donna his duet with Paul Young, Il Volo, Menta e Rosmarino, Diavolo In Me and Baila. He has duetted with some of the greatest musicians in the world includi...Zucchero VIP Experience
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 18 May 2026
ZUCCHERO, one of the most influential and beloved Italian artists of all time, returns to London's Royal Albert Hall for two spectacular shows as part of his much-anticipated World Tour 2026. A true icon of blues rock, Zucchero has captivat...Zucchero: VIP Experience
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 19 May 2026
ZUCCHERO, one of the most influential and beloved Italian artists of all time, returns to London's Royal Albert Hall for two spectacular shows as part of his much-anticipated World Tour 2026. A true icon of blues rock, Zucchero has captivat...Kojey Radical
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Defined by a sound he describes as 'space and bass', Kojey Radical (a.k.a. Kwadwo Adu Genfi Amponsah), the Shoredictch and Hoxton-raised son of Ghanaian immigrants, began as a spoken word poet and mixed media illustrator before moving into ...Kojey Radical London Tickets
Alfie Boe
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Alfie's homage to rock, Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook sees the tenor rework versions of rock's finest tracks such as Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer', Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters', Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69, & many more, into si...Alfie Boe London Tickets
Pixies
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 28 - Friday 29 May 2026
With elements of indie rock and surf rock, 1980's Boston alternative rockers The Pixies have been cited by avowed fan Kurt Cobain as a heavy influence on Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a conscious attempt to co-opt the Pixies' sty...Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Film Music Gala
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns for another Film Music Gala. Join the Orchestra on the red carpet alongside conductor Stephen Bell and a special guest vocalist for a night to remember, filled with music ...Film Music Gala
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
Back by demand: the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra?s annual Film Music Gala at the Hall, featuring the exhilarating music from your favourite action and adventure films. ...Nerina Pallot
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
Having been nominated for an Ivor Novello and Brit Award, Jersey-raised pop rock star Nerina Pallot has had an exciting music career, writing and performing her own pieces alongside working with artists like Kylie Minogue. She scored UK Top...Lulu
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 1 June 2026
 Grammy-nominated singer, pop sensation, gifted stage and film actress, Lulu has been entertaining the nation for decades. Now, at 76, with the release of her highly anticipated memoir, she's finally telling her whole, unfiltered story f...Lulu London Tickets
Kraftwerk
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 4 - Friday 5 June 2026
Influential German electronica icons Kraftwerk and the much-celebrated robots return, bringing with them their constantly upgraded Multimedia Tour which began back in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Part performance, part d...Kraftwerk
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 4 - Friday 5 June 2026
Influential German electronica icons Kraftwerk and the much-celebrated robots return, bringing with them their constantly upgraded Multimedia Tour which began back in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Part performance, part d...Prom Praise Choir London Tickets
Ray LaMontagne
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 8 June 2026
Celebrated Grammy award-winner Ray LaMontagne commemorates the 20th anniversary of the release of his seminal debut album, Trouble, in 2025 with a special remastered vinyl edition and tour performing the album in its entirety for the first ...Symphonic Rock
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 9 June 2026
For one night only, join us at the Royal Albert Hall for an exhilarating evening of classic rock anthems, performed by the Orchestra and its rockin? rhythm section....Rufus Does Judy
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 10 June 2026
On June 10th 2026, one of contemporary music's most historic nights will return to The Royal Albert Hall. Rufus Wainwright pays tribute to the "greatest night in show business" one last time with Rufus Does Judy, an epic recreation of Judy ...Rufus Wainwright
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Rufus Wainwright, born in New York although holding both American and Canadian citizenship, is a singer, pianist, songwriter and composer. His music brings together many and varied genres including, pop, opera, baroque, rock, classical and ...Rufus Wainwright London Tickets
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 11 June 2026
Originally from Alabama but now based in Nashville, four-time Grammy Award-winning Americana singer, songwriter and musician Jason Isbell is widely renowned as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation with his track "Maybe It's Ti...Ministry of Sound Classical
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 12 - Saturday 13 June 2026
Following sold out shows in 2023 and 2024, two of London's great music institutions are back together again for one iconic show as Ministry of Sound Classical returns. The greatest dance compilations of all-time hit the stage with your fa...Ministry of Sound London Tickets
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 15 June 2026
With four albums in the Rolling Stone '500 Greatest Albums of all Time' list, Elvis Costello is a true song-writing legend. Sharing the stage will be The Waterboys who, throughout their near 35-year career, have cemented themselves as one o...Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton London Tickets
Les Miserables: The Arena Concert Spectacular London Tickets
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 21 June 2026
Les Mis?rables: The Arena Concert Spectacular continues its record-breaking global journey with a strictly limited season at the Hall in June 2026....The Sleeping Beauty Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 June 2026
The Sleeping Beauty at London Royal Albert Hall...10cc
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 1 July 2026
 One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...What The World Needs Now - Burt Bacharach Tribute London Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
Burt Bacharach Tribute at London Royal Albert Hall...WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW THE BURT BACHARACH SONGBOOK
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW THE BURT BACHARACH SONGBBOK Led by longtime Bacharach music director Rob Shirakbari With THE ROYALPHILHARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA...WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: VIP Seating with Hospitality
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW - THE BURT BACHARACH SONGBOOK Led by longtime Bacharach music director Rob Shirakbari with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Featuring special guest appearances by Dionne Warwick, Rumer, Shaun Escoffery Addit...How to get to the Royal Albert Hall, London
Royal Albert Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Kensignton Gore, London, SW7 2AP
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