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
Highways
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 May 2026
Highways Festival returns for its fourth instalment in May 2026, bringing three days of incredible Country and Americana music to our main stage....Highways - A Festival of Country & Americana
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Hosted by Baylen Leonard from Absolute Radio Country...Highways - Offical After Party
Royal Albert Hall, London
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 - 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 Festival 2026 - Carly Pearce Tickets
Official After Party
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Keep the night going at Highways Festival's official afterparty, where you can dance the night away to your favourite country hits, soundtracked by our resident Highways DJ. ...Songwriters Round
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Presented by Absolute Radio Country, artists will take turns to perform their favourite tracks acoustically, talking about the inspiration for their music and the stories behind their songs....Emmylou Harris
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
A legendary run of European performances from one of the most revered voices in American music. Celebrating a remarkable career across folk, country, and Americana, Emmylou Harris presents an intimate, beautiful evening of songs and stories...Country for Kids
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
A family-friendly country show where children can express themselves to music....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...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
West London Inclusive Arts Festival
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 20 May 2026
A festival celebrating inclusion and acceptance, where young people can create their own relaxed performance....Mitski
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 21 May 2026
With electronic drum pads pulsating underneath fervent guitar lines, critically beloved Japanese-American indie folk singer-songwriter Mitski has cemented her reputation as an artist capable of using her talent to perform the alchemy tha...Late Night Jazz: cktrl
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 21 May 2026
cktrl blends classical, ambient, jazz, and R&B influences to explore themes of love, healing, vulnerability....An Evening With Charlie Mackesy
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 22 May 2026
Ticket holders are encouraged to bring drawing materials to this show. Please ensure these are dry materials -- no ink/ paint or similar permitted....Charlie Mackesy
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 22 May 2026
Author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Charlie Mackesy is coming to the Hall in May for an evening of drawing stories and music....Charlie Mackesy Tickets
Omar Khairat
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 23 May 2026
Egyptian visionary composer, Omar Khairat, who brought a new type of musical experience to Egypt and the Middle East, is coming the Hall in May 2026....Omar Khairat London Tickets
Orchestral Qawwali Project
Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday 23 May 2026
Two years after its sold-out debut, the genre-defying Orchestral Qawwali Project returns. Created by our Associate Artists Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa....Classical Coffee Mornings: Levi Andreassen and Thomas Luke
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 24 May 2026
Double bassist Levi Andreassen and pianist Thomas Luke bring their expertise to the Elgar Room....Trisha Paytas
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 24 May 2026
Step into a world of glitz, glamour, and pink as Trisha Paytas makes her long-awaited UK debut with a dazzling cabaret style show at the Hall. ...Trisha Paytas London Tickets
Kumar Sanu
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 25 May 2026
For the first time ever, the Bollywood melody legend Kumar Sanu performs live at the Hall....Kumar Sanu London Tickets
Alfie Boe
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 26 May 2026
A decorated career that's lasted 30 years, Blackpool tenor Alfie Boe is one of the best-loved vocalists of his generation and a hugely successful, multi-platinum selling artist, having sold more than one million albums in the UK. Perhaps...Enchanted Creatures and How to Become One
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 26 May 2026
A children's show exploring three folk stories from Europe, Japan and the Middle East....Jack Savoretti
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Born in the UK as Giovanni Edgar Charles Galletto-Savoretti, the English-Italian solo artist who goes by Jack Savoretti grew up trekking all over the world. After spending much of his childhood in London, his family moved to the Swiss ci...Comedy Club 4 Kids
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best, but for kids!...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...Late Night Jazz: Gabrielle Stravelli
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 28 May 2026
Gabrielle Stravelli presents her signature sound inspired by jazz, pop, the American Songbook and beyond....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...Classical Coffee Mornings: Rachel Cheung and Jamie Zweimueller
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
Join Inverno String Quartet for a Classical Coffee Morning....Nerina Pallot London Tickets
Lulu
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 1 June 2026
The UK's greatest female rock n roll legend Lulu will perform a stunning setlist of her greatest hits. Transcending generations with a lifetime of global success, which boasts accolades including being a Eurovision winner, a Bond theme s...Imperial College London - Graduation Day 2026
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 June 2026
Graduations are the highlight of the Imperial College London year, where we can all come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. ...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...Late Night Jazz: Summer Pearl
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 4 June 2026
Summer Pearl creates music rooted in soul, honesty, and emotional truth....Prom Praise Choir London Tickets
London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 7 June 2026
The London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs returns to the Hall, uniting once more a massed choir of 800 voices from around the world....The London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs London Tickets
Royal Albert Hall, London
Sunday 7 June 2026
The London Welsh Festival of Male Choirs at London Royal Albert Hall...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....Symphonic Rock London Tickets
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...Late Night Jazz: Audrey Powne
Royal Albert Hall, London
Thursday 11 June 2026
Melbourne born artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Audrey Powne brings her soul and jazz sound to the Elgar Room....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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