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Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a seated concert venue on the northern edge of South Kensington (London). Since Queen Victoria opened the hall in 1871, it has hosted a selection of world-renowned artists, orchestras, and music events, including the BBC Proms, which have been held there every summer since 1941.
The main auditorium is home to more than 390 shows annually, including classical, rock, and pop concerts, ballet, opera, film screenings with live orchestral features, awards ceremonies, and more. A further 400 events take place in the non-auditorium spaces.
Throughout its history, the Royal Albert Hall has welcomed people from various fields, such as meetings held by suffragettes, speeches from Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein, fights by Lennox Lewis, exhibitions by Muhammad Ali, and performances from icons Eric Clapton, Shirley Bassey, YOSHIKI, and Angélique Kidjo (to name a few).
What is the Royal Albert Hall’s capacity?
The venue has seating space for up to 5,272 fans.
Who has performed at the Royal Albert Hall?
The Royal Albert Hall in London has also hosted iconic artists such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Adele, and Dua Lipa, who performed with Sir Elton John in October 2024.
How can fans get to the Royal Albert Hall?
Fans can reach the Royal Albert Hall via several public transport routes. The nearest Underground stations are South Kensington and High Street Kensington, each approximately a 10–15-minute walk from the venue. Green Park station offers such facilities for those requiring step-free access, and buses 9 and 10 provide routes from Green Park to the Hall.
Is the Royal Albert Hall wheelchair accessible?
The RAH features step-free, ramped access at multiple entrances, including Doors 1, 3, 8, 9, and 12, with lifts available near Doors 1 and 8 to reach all levels. Accessible seating and facilities are provided, and guests can contact the venue's Access Line for specific accommodations or to book accessible parking spaces.