Musical
The Car Man
The Car Man comes to the Royal Albert Hall for 14 performances only!
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP4th February 2023 11:30SaturdayCirque du Soleil: Kurios4th February 2023 15:30SaturdayCirque du Soleil: Kurios4th February 2023 20:00SaturdayCirque du Soleil: Kurios5th February 2023 15:00SundayCirque du Soleil: Kurios5th February 2023 19:30SundayCirque du Soleil: Kurios8th February 2023 19:30WednesdayCirque du Soleil: Kurios
…The Royal Albert Hall is a famous concert hall and arts venue located in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster. It is famous for hosting the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941. The exterior of the building features arched windows and intricate friezes. It is a beautiful, circular building both inside and outside.
One of the UK's Most Famous Concert Halls
The Royal Albert Hall is undoubtedly one of the most well-known landmarks in London. It is one of the most remarkable architectural feats during Queen Victoria's reign. Her husband, Prince Albert, established this venue from the profits made by the successful Great Exhibition in 1851. The Prince couldn't see the completion of the building, and upon his death, Victoria inaugurated the venue in 1871. The original intention was to call it The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences, but the Queen changed the name in remembrance of her beloved husband and consort.
The History of the Royal Albert Hall
The venue encountered problems as soon as it was declared open and its first concert played. The Hall did not have good acoustic, an issue that took until 1969 to solve by setting up diffusing discs called flying saucers or mushrooms to cut down the echo. Before the building installed full electric lighting in 1897, it was lit by gas. From 1996 to 2004, it went through a series of renovations and improvements without disrupting events. A considerable part of the Hall was demolished to enable modern-day events and advances. However, the exterior remains unchanged for the most part.
Since its opening, the Royal Albert Hall has been graced by some of the world's most prominent artists. It consistently puts on a wide variety of performances across genres. As one of the UK's most diverse venues, it stages over 350 performances every year. They include award ceremonies, rock, classical and pop concerts, luxurious banquets, charity performances, tennis, ballet and opera, and community and school events.
Recent Hits at the Royal Albert Hall
The building was a popular variety venue in the 1900s, hosting strange yet remarkable events. Performances included sumo tournaments, the Miss World pageant, mass baptisms, and an array of live music gigs. The Hall has witnessed the likes of Frank Sinatra, Verdi, Jay Z, The Who, Liza Minnelli, Elgar and Rachmaninov, and numerous other artists. Almost every concert here has been highly successful.
More recently, the metal band Bring Me The Horizon performed on 22nd April 2016. The 52-piece Parallax Orchestra and conductor Simon Dobson supported the band. The show had a big success, and the band donated all the proceeds to Teenage Cancer Trust. The world-famous American alternative rock band Alter Bridge performed here in 2017 with the same orchestra. The band performed two sell-out shows on 2nd and 3rd October. With rarely live-performed songs like The End Is Here and Words Darker Than Their Wings, it is one of the most successful concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Cirque du Soleil: Kurios is the current production at Royal Albert Hall. The latest booking period for Cirque du Soleil: Kurios at Royal Albert Hall started 13/01/2023 15:00:00 and runs until 05/03/2023 15:30:00. Tickets for Cirque du Soleil: Kurios start at £69.40 and are available to [book now](/booking/cirque-du-soleil-kurios-tickets/02-2023).
…Royal Albert Hall is located in London. The full address is Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP.
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Carmina Burana
Orff's towering masterpiece Carmina Burana crowns an evening of superb music.
Concert
The Cat Empire
The globally-popular Australian band return to the London stage for a debut Royal Albert Hall performance.
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National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
The annual national brass band championships return to the Hall, with the nation's top brass bands battling for the Challenge Trophy.
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Bryn Terfel at 50
Legendary Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel celebrates his 50th birthday with a special one-off concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Concert
Pete Townsend's Classic Quardophenia
Guitarist Pete Townshend presents a new orchestral version of one of The Who's landmark albums.
Concert
Space Spectacular
Experience the Royal Albert Hall but not as you know it!
Concert
A Gala for St. George
Celebrate England's national day with a selection of favourite English songs, poems and readings.
Concert
Steven Wilson
The multi-instrumentalist and producer delivers two entirely different shows across two days.
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The Music of Youth Proms Concert
Music being performed by more than 3,000 of the UK's most talented young musicians
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Jonathan Lee
Jonathan Lee concludes his Better To Be An Old Man World Tour with a debut performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
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John Rutter Christmas Celebration
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
The inimitable Jools Holland returns for two nights of boogie-woogie partying with his sensational Rhythm & Blues Orchestra & guests.
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An Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel
Following his triumphant return to these shores last year, Art Garfunkel is back
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Beethoven's Ninth
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Ratatouille in Concert
Pixar's 2007 animated comedy adventure will be celebrated live in a HD screening with a live orchestra this October half term
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Film Music Gala
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return with their phenomenal film music extravaganza.
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Swan Lake
Dancers from English National Ballet perform in Derek Deane's critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake.
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Grand Organ Gala
10,000 organ pipes in glorious harmony.
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Gordon Lightfoot
Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2016
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The Bootleg Beatles
The Bootleg Beatles return to the Hall with their note-perfect recreation of hits from every era of the world's most famous songbook.
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John Wilson and the John Wilson Orchestra
The John Wilson Orchestra return with a sensational new show celebrating the genius of George Gershwin.
Concert
Bob Dylan
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has announced a run of Royal Albert Hall concerts.
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Diana Krall
Canadian jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall returns to the Royal Albert Hall with her Wallflower World Tour.
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Classical Spectacular
The UK's most popular classical music show returns to the Royal Albert Hall.
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Messiah from Scratch
The world's most celebrated choral participation event returns to the Royal Albert Hall.
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Iolanta in Concert
Superstar soprano Anna Netrebko will make her much anticipated return to the Royal Albert Hall.
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Frank Sinatra Jr - Sinatra sings Sinatra
Frank Sinatra Jr. performs some of the best-loved songs made famous by his father
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Cliff Richard: 75th Birthday UK Tour
Cliff Richard returns to the Hall as part of his 75th Birthday Tour.
Concert
Classic FM Live
Ji Liu and Sir James Galway join us at another unforgettable evening of classical favourites, accompanied by stunning lights and fireworks.
Concert
Star Trek: Ultimate Voyage
An exciting new concert experience featuring the greatest music and visuals from five decades of Star Trek.
Concert
Theatre Train Presents: How to make a Hero
A fast-moving show exploring the stories of the Ancient Greeks.
Concert
Lead Belly Fest
Concert
The Scratch Youth Messiah
Over 1,000 young voices from The Really Big Youth Chorus in a performance of Messiah.
Dance
Cirque du Soleil: Totem
Journey into the Evolution of Mankind
Concert
The Music of Bond
In this year's Friendship Matinee celebrate the 50th anniversary of James Bond with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Concert
Lucha Libre in the Royal Albert Hall
For one night only, the Royal Albert Hall will host the mythical, dangerous, acrobatic and heroic world of Mexico's masked wrestlers.
Concert
Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp
Roger Hodgson, the legendary songwriter and singer, formerly of Supertramp, returns for another magical evening at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Elgar at the Royal Albert Hall
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Squeeze
The enduring British pop heroes return as part of a tour celebrating the release of their first album of since 1988.
Concert
Back to the Future Live in Concert
Celebrate a worldwide cultural phenomenon in this screening of Back to the Future with a live orchestral accompaniment.
Concert
Nicola Benedetti
One of the most sought-after classical violinists in the world returns to the Royal Albert Hall.
Concert
Khon
60 Thai performers, and their stunningly beautiful costumes, bring Khōn to London.
Concert
Berlioz's Grande Messe des Morts
One almighty concert featuring Berlioz's Grande Messe des Morts.
Concert
BLTM Gala Concert
A musical celebration involving over 500 young musicians from the High Wycombe Music Centre.
Dance
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with its UK premiere of OVO!
Dance
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia is dream journey through Mexico