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About The Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall, which opened in 1871 as part of a national memorial to Prince Albert, is now one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world.

The Hall is situated in Central London in an area of South Kensington nicknamed ’Albertopolis’, and has been affectionately dubbed ’The Nation’s Village Hall’.

The highly versatile, 7,000 capacity event venue hosts over 300 events a year, the most famous of which is the Proms, held every summer.

The Hall has also been used for classical and rock concerts, ballroom dancing, ballet, opera, conferences, poetry, education, keep fit displays and even a circus, as well as hosting sporting events such as boxing, tennis and wrestling (including the first Sumo wrestling tournament ever held outside Japan).

Surrounding the oval-shaped Hall is a great terra cotta frieze depicting "The Triumph of Arts and Sciences", and the Hall welcomes daytime visitors to its restaurant and shop. It also offers daily tours, which usually run from 10.00am to 3.30pm from Fridays to Tuesdays and last around 45 minutes.

Address

The Royal Albert Hall

Kensington Gore

London SW7 2AP

Travel

Nearest Underground: South Kensington (Piccadilly/Circle & District Lines)

Leave the tube station via the Cromwell Road/Exhibition road exit. Head north via Exhibition Road towards Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall.

Nearest Rail: Victoria

Take the Circle or District Line to South Kensington (see above)

Parking: We recommend you use public transport as parking in the vicinity is extremely limited.

Royal Albert Hall: Events & Tickets

This is a list of events currently on at Royal Albert Hall. All events listed in this section can be booked online. Click on an event for further details.

An Evening with Brian Wilson
at Royal Albert Hall
Age Restrictions Under 5's not admitted Children must have a full priced ticket Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied... more »

Bootleg Beatles
at Royal Albert Hall
Formed from the West End cast of the Broadway musical œBeatlemania, The Bootleg Beatles' career began at a now long... more »

Cinderella on Ice
at Royal Albert Hall
The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won international critical acclaim with their innovative portrayals of The Sleeping Beauty on... more »

Jose Carreras Gala Concert
at Royal Albert Hall
See legendary tenor JosÃ© Carreras alongside Dame Kiri te Kanawa and other special guests at the Royal Albert Hall in... more »

Katherine Jenkins Christmas Concert
at Royal Albert Hall
Age Restrictions Under 5's not admitted. Children must have a full priced ticket. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied... more »

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Filmharmonic
at Royal Albert Hall
Filmharmonic the concert starts at 7.30 A celebration of film music from timeless classics to recent blockbusters “ Harry Potter, The... more »

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Green and Pleasant Land Series
at Royal Albert Hall
SUNDAY 6th APRIL 2008, 7.30pm Green and Pleasant Land Vaughan Williams The Wasps Overture Elgar Sea Pictures Tippett A Child of... more »

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Noisy Kids
at Royal Albert Hall
Noisy kids the concert starts at 11.30am till 12.45pm Price for the Noisy Kids concert: Children: £5 Adult: £8 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's lively... more »

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock
at Royal Albert Hall
Symphonic Rock the concert starts at 7.30 Experience the thrilling sound of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing awesome rock and pop... more »

The King and I
at Royal Albert Hall
The timeless classic, Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, has captured the hearts and minds of millions with its... more »

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