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
BBC Proms 2026 - Enchanted - Alan Menken's Music for Disney Tickets
BBC Proms: Enchanted - Alan Menken's Music for Disney
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 31 August 2026
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by performers from the National Youth Music Theatre to celebrate the music of Alan Menken, with sets from his scores to classic Disney films such as The Little Mermaid and Aladdin....BBC Proms 2026 - Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto Tickets
BBC Proms: Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Jakub Hr??a and the BBC Symphony Orchestra join Czech pianist Luk?? Vondr??ek for this Everest of Romantic piano concertos. Bookending the concert are Kapr?lov??s Suita rustica and Jan??ek?s best-loved orchestral work, the Sinfonietta....BBC Proms 2026 - Berlin Philharmonic Plays Elgar and Tchaikovsky Tickets
BBC Proms 2026 - Steve Reich at 90 Tickets
BBC Proms: Berlin Philharmonic Plays Elgar and Tchaikovsky
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 2 September 2026
The Berlin Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko return to the Proms with two works filled with musical secrets and concealed identities: Elgar?s ?Enigma? Variations and Tchaikovsky?s Symphony No. 4....BBC Proms: Steve Reich at 90
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 2 September 2026
The Gesualdo Six and the Colin Currie Group appear in a Late-Night Prom that combines choral works by Renaissance composers including Hildegard of Bingen, Josquin and P?rotin with Steve Reich?s take on traditional Hebrew Psalms, Tehillim....BBC Proms 2026 - Berlin Philharmonic Plays Beethoven and Scriabin Tickets
BBC Proms: Berlin Philharmonic Plays Beethoven and Scriabin
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 3 September 2026
The Berlin Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko return for their second Prom of the season, joining forces with Augustin Hadelich for Beethoven?s Violin Concerto before a performance Scriabin?s intoxicating Third Symphony....BBC Proms 2026 - Vaughan Williams's ‘Fantasia' and Symphony No. 9 Tickets
BBC Proms: Vaughan Williams's ‘Fantasia' and Symphony No. 9
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 4 September 2026
Andrew Manze conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a celebration of English music, featuring works by Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten....BBC Proms 2026 - Martha Argerich Plays Beethoven Tickets
BBC Proms: Martha Argerich Plays Beethoven
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 5 September 2026
Legendary pianist Martha Argerich returns to the Proms, joining Lahav Shani and the Munich Philharmonic for Beethoven?s Second Piano Concerto. We also hear Louise Farrenc?s dramatic Overture No. 2 and the final symphony by Brahms....BBC Proms 2026 - Dvořák's ‘New World' Symphony Tickets
BBC Proms 2026 - John Wilson Conducts the Sinfonia of London Strings Tickets
BBC Proms: Dvořák's ‘New World' Symphony
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 6 September 2026
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo perform Dvo??k?s famous ?New World? Symphony alongside a new Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock featuring three former BBC Young Musician finalists: Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-M...BBC Proms: John Wilson Conducts the Sinfonia of London Strings
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 6 September 2026
John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London present a concert of English music, pairing two works by Britten ? the Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge and orchestral song-cycle Les illuminations ? with music by Berkeley, Bridge and Imogen Hols...BBC Proms 2026 - Rattle Conducts Schumann Tickets
BBC Proms: Rattle Conducts Schumann
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 7 September 2026
Robert Schumann is in the spotlight for Sir Simon Rattle and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, who present the overture to Genoveva, his much-loved Second Symphony and ? with soloist Isabelle Faust ? his enigmatic Violin Concerto....BBC Proms 2026 - Rachmaninov Bartók and Varèse Tickets
BBC Proms 2026 - Weyes Blood and the Jules Buckley Orchestra Tickets
BBC Proms: Rachmaninov Bartók and Varèse
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 8 September 2026
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Ryan Wigglesworth celebrate the orchestra?s 90th anniversary with a snapshot of a golden year in musical history, performing works written in 1936 by Bart?k, Rachmaninov and Var?se....BBC Proms: Weyes Blood and the Jules Buckley Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Jules Buckley and his own hand-picked ensemble return to the Proms with Weyes Blood ? aka Natalie Mering ? for an orchestral exploration of the American singer-songwriter?s wistful, transcendent folk-pop....BBC Proms 2026 - Strauss's ‘Four Last Songs' Tickets
BBC Proms: Strauss's ‘Four Last Songs'
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Pawe? Kapu?a conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for its final Prom of the season. They perform works by Hans Werner Henze, Schubert and Mahler before soprano Natalya Romaniw takes to the stage for Richard Strauss?s famous musical ...BBC Proms 2026 - Bach's Mass in B minor with Arcangelo Tickets
BBC Proms: Bach's Mass in B minor with Arcangelo
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 10 September 2026
Continuing their Proms performances of sacred Baroque masterpieces, Arcangelo and Music Director Jonathan Cohen return with an exciting team of soloists to perform J. S. Bach?s Mass in B minor, one of the most powerful and universal stateme...BBC Proms 2026 - Mahler's Ninth with the Mahler Academy Orchestra Tickets
BBC Proms: Mahler's Ninth with the Mahler Academy Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 11 September 2026
Musicians from across Europe come together under Philipp von Steinaecker in the Mahler Academy Orchestra?s Proms debut. They perform Mahler?s monumental Ninth Symphony, journeying from the first movement?s brooding farewell to the radiant f...BBC Proms - Last Night of the Proms
Auditorium
Saturday 12 September 2026
The culmination of a summer of over 80 concerts - including at venues around the country - classical music's greatest international party draws the 2026 Proms to a close while echoing some of the themes of the season. Superstar pianist Yuj...Beethoven's Ninth 2026
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 19 September 2026
Experience an evening of musical greatness at the Royal Albert Hall with an concert celebrating the genius of Beethoven....Beethoven's Ninth 2026 - London Philharmonic Orchestra London Tickets
The Planets 2026
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 19 September 2026
Join us as we journey to the stars with Holst?s The Planets, from fiery battles to shimmering serenity. ...The Planets 2026 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London Tickets
Magic at the Musicals
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 20 September 2026
Magic at the Musicals will celebrate the best of London's West End and beyond as it returns to the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall. Listen to Magic Radio for more announcements on 105.4FM in London and across the UK on Digit...Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 80
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Vasily Petrenko conducts a big anniversary celebration concert as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra turns 80....Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 September 2026
Harry Potter and the Philosopher?s Stone In Concert at London Royal Albert Hall...Royal Albert Hall Inside Out Tour
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 26 September 2026
Conceived by Prince Albert and realised by his supporters, a cultural-educational quarter known as Albertopolis was built in South Kensington, central to which is the Royal Albert Hall. On an Inside Out Tour, you'll join a friendly tour gui...Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ In Concert (PG)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 27 September 2026
Experience the momentous scenes from the film on a giant HD screen all whilst John Williams? unforgettable score is performed live. ...Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 28 September - Thursday 29 October 2026
Steven Wilson is an self taught composer, musician, singer, songwriter and record producer from Hemel Hempstead. Currently a successful solo artist with three UK Top 5 albums to his name, he was the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and...First Aid Kit
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 29 - Wednesday 30 September 2026
Blending the bright indie folk vocal harmonies and pastoral, contemplative songwriting inspired by the likes of Fleet Foxes, Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris and Simon & Garfunkel, Stockholm sisters Klara and Johanna Soderberg have topped the ...First Aid Kit London Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 29 - Wednesday 30 September 2026
First Aid Kit at London Royal Albert Hall...Brassed Off Live (15)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 2 October 2026
The British classic returns to its spiritual home, for a special 30th anniversary screening with live brass band and orchestra....First Five: Jamelia Donaldson
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 3 October 2026
Join Jamelia Donaldson as she shares the stories behind five things that have shaped and influenced her....National Brass Band Championships
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 3 October 2026
The Championship Section National Final of the ?National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain? returns to the Hall this autumn, where it has been held since 1945....Symphonic Soul
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 4 October 2026
Get ready for another unmissable celebration of soul music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra....Symphonic Soul with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London Tickets
Freya Ridings
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 5 October 2026
Described by The Times as "the new Adele!", Platinum award selling London singer-songwriter Freya Ridings delivers an infectious slice of folk pop perfection with dancefloor-ready, string-laden singalongs with a touch of Nile Rodgers-style ...Afternoon tea
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 24 October 2026
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....SIX60
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 7 October 2026
SIX60 got their start in Dunedin, New Zealand in 2008. The quintet - made up of lead singer Matiu Walters, guitarists Ji Fraser and Chris Mac, drummer Eli Paewai and sampler Marlon Gerbes - met as students at the University of Otago and had...Six60 London Tickets
The International Dance Festival 2026
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 8 October 2026
The world?s best professional Ballroom and Latin American dancers compete with vigour to become International Champions....Black Panther in Concert (12A)
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 9 October 2026
See the Marvel Studios box office hit accompanied by Chineke! Orchestra and talking drum soloist Massamba Diop....Black Panther in Concert with Chineke Orchestra Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 9 October 2026
Black Panther in Concert at London Royal Albert Hall...Jill Scott
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Jill Scott is a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, chart-topping recording artist, New York Times bestselling poet, acclaimed actor, producer, and philanthropist. For more than two decades, she has been one of the most vital...
Attack on Titan in Concert London Tickets
Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for the world premiere of Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis, the first official orchestral concert dedicated to the series....How to get to the Royal Albert Hall, London
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