Description

Essentials about Royal Albert Hall in brief

Royal Albert Hall is one of the most famous concert and event halls in London. It is known far beyond the borders of Great Britain for the Proms, a traditional summer concert series that has been held annually since 1941.

The history and architecture of Royal Albert Hall

Opened in 1871, the building is located on the southern edge of Kensington Gardens and is part of the national memorial honoring Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the husband of Queen Victoria. The second part of the memorial is the Albert Memorial, located just north of the hall in Kensington Gardens.

Royal Albert Hall is modeled after a Roman amphitheater and is a testament to Victorian architecture. The hall has a capacity of around 9,500 visitors and is the venue for around 400 major events of various kinds every year – from classical, rock and pop concerts to ballet and opera performances to sporting and charity events.

Website

royalalberthall.com

Opening hours

Opening hours box office:

Admission fees

Different from event to event.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Circle, District and Piccadilly line: Stop South Kensington

Circle, District and Piccadilly line: Stop Gloucester Road

Piccadilly line: Stop Knightsbridge

Bus lines 9, 23, 52, 360, 452 and N9: Stop Royal Albert Hall

By car:

The Royal Albert Hall offers parking on the adjacent Imperial College grounds.