Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall is truly majestic. Its stunning architecture, both inside and out, gives it a grand, historic atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. I attended a piano concert there, and the experience was incredible. The acoustics were flawless; clear, warm, and rich, perfectly filling the space without ever being too loud. The sound made the music feel even more powerful and moving. It’s a fantastic venue for live music and an unforgettable place to enjoy a performance.

Established in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall is one of London's most iconic and magnificent venues. The exterior of the building is breathtaking, with its domed roof and ornate interior. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of refreshments, clean facilities, and a gift shop offering memorabilia related to the Hall’s long legacy. Whether you are a fan of music, history, or architecture, the Royal Albert Hall offers a unique and unforgettable experience. The area around the Hall is also very beautiful. You can visit the Hall along with the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Albert Memorial, and Hyde Park.

Amazing venue, sight lines and acoustics superb, bar queues well handled end in the interval, gents queues non existent, ladies were long but that's the nature of the show, must have been 80% female audience! Always a great trip and the sense of ceremony is a winner

The Royal Albert Hall is an iconic London venue that truly lives up to its reputation. The architecture is stunning, with a majestic feel both inside and out, and the acoustics are world-class—every performance feels truly special. Whether it's a classical concert, live orchestra film night, or a major event like the Proms, the atmosphere is unforgettable. The bars inside are well-stocked with a good selection of drinks and light snacks, perfect for a pre-show drink or an interval refreshment. Staff are polite and efficient, helping make the overall experience smooth and enjoyable. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates music, culture, and historic charm!

Saw Pete Tong concert here. The venue is beautiful. Easy to get to. Parking available nearby. Easy bus and underground. We were on the gallery, a new experience for us. An open floor where you can stand, watch and dance. Never seen toilets this clean and fancy. Fabulous venue.

Great venue. Seats are a decent size and actually have more leg room than some similar age theatres. The acoustics are amazing. The organ is incredible. A bit of a queue for the ladies toilets but not too bad. Plenty staff around for programs and at the bar during the interval.

Magical Night at the Royal Albert Hall: Dance Music Meets Orchestra Visiting the Royal Albert Hall for the very first time was nothing short of amazing. While it might raise eyebrows among traditionalists, I’m convinced that this iconic venue has always embraced boundary-pushing performances throughout its history — and this night was no exception. To attend with my son, sharing one of my favourite music genres, and to hear deep, heavy basslines paired with the soaring power of a full orchestra was an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by thousands of like-minded individuals — all regaining a sense of their youth while standing shoulder to shoulder with the next generation of music lovers — was a true joy. This was Fabio & Grooverider at their absolute finest, commanding the stage with their signature energy, joined by incredible guest artists who each added something special to the night. It was a seamless fusion of past and present, beats and strings, rave culture and classical grandeur. This wasn’t just a concert; it was a celebration of how far dance music has come. It brought back vivid memories of the 90s rave and dance events held in music halls up and down the country. That same spirit of euphoria and unity filled the space, proving once again that great music knows no age limits. To say it was magical and inspiring feels like an understatement. I sincerely hope this won’t be a one-off — because nights like this are a reminder of the power of music to connect generations. More of this, please.

An amazing venue. So much history and grandeur. Went for Wilco and they were amazing. Definitely knocked it out. The bars and general areas were great. Seats in the arena area could be improved as could, surprisingly the acoustics. Otherwise, delightful.

I had the incredible opportunity to witness the legendary Echo & The Bunnymen concert at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Despite being on a long layover, I couldn't resist attending their performance. The venue's location within walking distance from our hotel made it extremely convenient. The acoustics at the Royal Albert Hall were simply outstanding, enhancing the overall experience of the concert. Additionally, I was impressed by the exceptional staff who provided top-notch service throughout the event. The availability of numerous lavatories and drink stalls ensured convenience and prevented any unnecessary inconvenience. The grandeur of the venue itself left me in awe. Its sheer size emphasized the significance of this special performance. To my delight, I managed to secure one of the highly sought-after tour shirts, even though they were sold out. Overall, my experience at the Royal Albert Hall for the Eco & The Bunnymen concert was nothing short of remarkable. The combination of extraordinary acoustics, excellent staff, and the availability of amenities made it an unforgettable evening filled with great music and fond memories.

If you're a fan of opera houses and theatres, then this one should definitely be on your list. Next to the Royal Opera House, it is my absolute favorite for watching ballet, as it has just the right amount of poshness to make for an extravagant evening out without being overly fussy about it. You can dress up or not. They leave it up to you. The tickets for my show were also surprisingly cheap given how nice it was - almost half of what I would have paid for the same at the ROH - so booking in advance is highly recommended. The thing that made my night here unforgettable was the unique setup they had to showcase the Cinderella ballet. Instead of your typical stage where you're sitting in front of it watching a "flat" scene, here you would be sitting in a curved amphitheater-style audience, watching a carousel-style ballet happening beneath you. It was almost like stepping into a wonderland where even the scenery came to life. The light and prop work were unparalleled, and the only downside to it was that it was so spectacular, it oftentimes distracted from the actual dancers. Another unique aspect of this ballet was that, instead of having all of their dancers coming in from the same doors behind the stage, many of them came in through the same doors you would come through if you were sitting in the stalls; which meant that you would get to see the dancers up close as they were making their entrances and exits. Some even played a bit with the audience as they were doing so, which added a bit of fun to the show. There are small bars and restrooms located very conveniently throughout the theatre, so it's never too much of a hassle to get your drinks and use the loo in between acts. If you're sitting in one of the Grand Tier boxes, you can also order from your seat and have the bubbles come to you. The hall itself is easy to get to. However, once the show is over, it becomes absolute mayhem trying to get out of there and hail a ride. The closest tube station is South Kensington, which requires a short bus ride to get to. And, the buses become overloaded after only a few short minutes. But hey, no place is perfect.

This all started last Monday 5/20, my brother called me and asked if I'd like to see Eric Clapton in London Friday? We both live in Los Angeles, so making a trip to London seemed crazy , but in 2 days we made this dream a reality. So we jumped on a flight on Weekend and headed to London to see EC in action.Needless to say he was playing in the Royal Albert Hall! After telling people that we were going everyone asked where he was playing? And after telling everyone where, they started saying how incredible of a venue this was. And my brother kept telling me how good the seats were, 4th row! After pulling up my mouth opened, omg we walked in , and in my life I had never seen a place as incredible as the Royal Albert Hall was! So it's round about 6 levels , with the most incredible sound! This place was built in the 18 hundreds, and not just can anyone play there, words can describe this place! Oh EC put on a great concert as well lol. There are bars and restaurants inside and everything looks to the tens.

Easily one of the nicest and most efficient venues I have visited. The staff was super nice and helpful directing me to my seat and navigating traffic when it people got lost. The seats on the sections just below the box level actually swivel so you'll never have a sore neck from turning your head. You can just rotate to see the stage. Acoustics are exceptional. You'll love what you hear. There are many bathrooms and bars and cafes inside the venue. The snacks are even almost reasonably priced. Be sure to buy a ticket in advance because you probably won't find one if you show up on the day of the show!

We looked at this icon from the outside as we were in the area. It is located near the Albert monument and also The kensington gardens. Worthy of a look if you are in the area.

Beautiful and well maintained Lot of tourist Conveniently located near tube station

"Bah humbug." Ebenezer Scrooge Nope. Not at Royal Albert Hall on Christmas Eve. Not even close. They're having exactly none of that. "Carols at the Royal Albert Hall" is a highly interactive event including numerous singalongs that engage all 5,000 people in attendance. Outstanding performances abounded including those featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Choral Society, National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, and the British Imperial Military Band. If for any reason you enter feeling down about the holidays, I suspect that there is no chance that you could leave feeling that way. I was actually moved to tears on several occasions during the show and I didn't want to leave, hoping that if we all remained then Christmas would literally never come to an end. Foolish, I know, but if a boy can't dream on Christmas Eve, then when can he? ‍ If it were possible, I'd attend this event every Christmas for the remainder of my years. And that's...Henry's Take. #christmasinlondon #rahchristmas

I came here for Afternoon Tea and I chose their vegan option. The sandwiches were yummy, but the scones were the star of the show. The scones were warm and served with a delicious cream spread. I did not finish the dessert as the cakes were a bit dry. There is cake trolley seated in the center of the room and we had a choice of a slice-I chose banana bread which was moist and flavorful. The room itself is elegant and in a calm comfortable atmosphere. The tea itself was strong and of high quality. I would try another place for afternoon tea as the desserts for vegan option were not up to par. But overall I had a pleasant experience.

We visited Royal Albert Hall on our recent trip to London to see Cirque du Soleil's Kurios. We have been to a number of Cirque shows in the states but this was our first one abroad. As usual we had a fabulous time. This Cirque show is notable for a few reasons: 1. The "action" is already taking place when you enter the hall. As the crowd wanders in and gets settled, there are already performers on stage, wandering about the audience, coming and going, etc. It definitely sets the mood and the stage. 2. Unlike most Cirque shows, you are allowed to take pictures!! But I did find myself not wanting to. That might be because I was so wrapped up in what was going on, or it could be because photos are so strictly forbidden at other Cirque shows that it just seemed wrong. But either way, I chose to mostly put my phone down and enjoy the show. 3. Unlike a lot of Cirque shows there's not really a "plot," per se. It's more like a circus, with one act followed by another act followed by another. The theater itself was super cool. It was spacious, the staff was really helpful and friendly. Concessions were fine. I have to say though that I feel the need to really mention the chairs. Unlike most old theaters, these chairs were SO comfy! They were big (good for our American butts) and they had great tall backs, AND they swiveled! Amazing. Also don't forget to look up! The ceiling in this place is awesome!

Omg one highlight of our London (Christmas /birthday) trip was at Royal Albert Hall Christmas Sing a Long! It's my 2nd time at this spectacular venue on Hyde Park, built by Queen Victoria in honor of her beloved husband. Its a spectacular round building that when inside gives one an experience of being outside in this huge circular theatre. The music presentation was wonderful too. Boys choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Choral Society, British Imperial Marching Band, and soloists. Was just so much Fun! Plus they serve champagne in the boxes. Even just go for a building tour, not a bad seat in the house, good acoustics too!

A friend and I got last minute tickets to see Harry Potter in Concert. Not only was the concert amazing, but the venue itself was stunning! Just the exterior of the building is an attraction itself. Our view in the Rausing Circle was partially obstructed, but I guess that's what you get when you purchase tickets three hours before the start of an event!

I am not suportive as this waas the creatr of the prostit. My prostate cancer was acting up cuz the seats wre not helping

What a great venue. My husband and I went there for the BAFTAs. He was nominated(and yes he won). The main hall is stunning. It is so tall you can see the people up above you but they look like little ants. The architecture is amazing. The seats are nice and comfortable but I wish they had drink holders. There are bars on various floors and it's easy to get lost. There was tons of staff to help everyone get where they needed to go though so it was not a problem. We sat near the orchestra and it sounded fantastic. I hope I get to go there again one day.

Not the greatest acoustics, but charm and glamor by the bucketful (Queen Victoria opened it in 1871)! We saw Shirley Bassey sing here for her 80th birthday...the odd acoustics actually worked well for that: when she belted out GOOOOOOOOLD-fingaaaaaaaaah it sort of echoed with a resonant harmonic vibration like a marble bathroom. RAH is probably London's most famous performance space, and it's pretty well updated for the modern age. Over recent years, I've gone to London a lot on business. My two required culture stops are the TKTS booth in the West End (just like the NYC one) and anything playing at RAH. Over the years, whether me solo, me with business colleagues or me with partner on 3-day holiday post-biz-trip, I've seen a huge variety of events/performances at RAH. For a space that's 150 years old, it adapts remarkably well. I've seen tennis matches, Cirque du Soleil, the Nutcracker, various orchestras, pop stars, opera divas, you name it, all at RAH. It's easy to get in and out. No need for an Uber, just take the London Underground to one of the two Kensington stations and follow the crowds to the front door. Keep in mind the Tube closes early by big city standards, so if you eat or go to a bar after the show you may miss the last train time (some lines are later but the South Kensington station has its last train at 12:30AM / 00:30). Kensington is an affluent, very trendy part of town so is definitely safe after dark, just use large city common sense. Once inside it's easy to navigate, but a bit tough to find bathrooms. But, considering bathrooms in Queen Victoria's day were a glorified bucket, they've come a loooooong way baby. Food and souvenirs are pretty overpriced, but every theater in the world does that once you're trapped inside. The building itself is worth seeing for the architecture and history. Victoria named it for her beloved husband Prince Albert who had died 6 years before RAH opened. The unique oval building was controversial for its day. The carving and friezes are worth taking a daytime tour when there are no performances just to see it all.

I've saved my 800th review for the breathtaking and fabulous Royal Albert Hall! We've attended a few concerts here and they have always been wonderful. We've sat in multiple locations and it's always cool to see the place from different views. There isn't a bad seat... except it may get tiring watching from the gallery which is standing and not for me... but may be for you. It's truly an amazing experience to attend a concert here. We've come here for the Christmas concerts (book them in advance people!!!) and have come for a country concert. It was all awesome. They've got plenty of locations to order drinks and refreshments, and all in all the place is just lovely.

The half day we spent at The Royal Albert Hall (RAH) was one of the highlights of our short 4 day stay in London. We came here on a Sunday morning to attend a Classical Coffee Morning performance by a violinist and a pianist from the Royal College of Music at RAH's Elgar Room. The pianist played on a striking piano, Elton John's BIG RED grand piano, which is a hand built Yamaha piano and the only one of its kind in the UK. For £11 each, we watched and listened to a wonderful performance, and had a cup of coffee and a pastry. The coffee and pastry were included in the price for the performance. After the performance was over, we joined a tour of the Hall. We prepaid £24 online for 2 people. This was a great tour, despite the fact that you are not allowed to take photographs during the tour. Our guide was very smart and funny. He explained the history of the RAH, told us how much it would cost to rent the Hall, had us sit next the Queen's box and showed us her receiving room, and told us interesting tidbits about the Queen and other famous people who've graced the Hall. We also had a cocktail at Verdi, RAH's full service restaurant, after the tour. It's a beautiful restaurant with a view of the Royal College of Music and the plaza behind the Hall. I had a nice gin cocktail and the hubby had a glass of wine while waiting for their afternoon tea service to start. I have been to many places for Afternoon Tea and I find the Afternoon Tea service here to be one of the best I've had. The sweet and savory items we had were all delicious!!! They're all made in house and had a music theme. None of the sandwiches were dry and all the confections were pretty amazing. My favorites were the egg crepe and cucumber sandwiches. The scones were very good too, not dry as they often are. And the price was very reasonable--£23 pp! The Ritz's tea starts at 2.5 times what it cost at RAH and it can't be any better than RAH's. So, If you have time, have tea here and then take a stroll across the street at Kensington Gardens. The eponymous RAH was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871, a vision of her late husband, Prince Albert, and you can see an ornate monument commemorating her much beloved husband across from the hall. I hope I get a chance to attend a concert here next time we're in London. Such a beautiful place to see a concert!

The Royal Albert Hall is an amazing place, I came here to watch Amaluna Cirque du Soleil. I managed to get front row seats so leg room wasn't a problem but I saw people jostling to find better seats behind me when other people had blocked their view. I'm not sure that was necessary as the stage is on a raised platform, but there was lots of artists running around the audience acting out scenes which was sometimes difficult to see from particular angles. Before the show began the artists were positions on and around the stage engaging in their characters with the audience while the remaining people were being seated. Everyone was warned we could not take flash photography and to turn off all recording devices, but this did not stop a number of people recording and taking pictures throughout the entire show. It was quite distracting seeing all these camera/phone lights on, but security/stewards didn't approach them so they carried on. Despite this the show was really enjoyable and I would definitely come back to the RAH.

We went to see the Nutcracker by the Birmingham Royal Ballet. It really was a super performance, with a great orchestra. Just about every seat had a good view, so you would enjoy it even in the restricted view seats. As a venue, the hall itself is amazing. It certainly doesn't lack for character. I'm definitely looking to see what is on next time I am in London. The only real drawback is the number of rude people who insist on photography with their phones. At least the venue people made an announcement at the intermission.

Unfortunately we only came here for a tour and not a performance. Our tour guide was a hoot and honestly, sounded half baked. We were able to see the Queen's waiting room and her entrance area and were advised of her 'secret' entrance, which I reckon, isn't so secret. This is a magnificent building and has a fantastic history attached to it. We stopped for lunch in the café afterwards and shared a Ham and Swiss Emmental Cheese with Mustard Mayo sandwich and a Chicken and Bacon with Tarragon Butter sandwich. Both were delicious however, something must have been off in one (or both) as neither my husband nor I were well later in the afternoon. Definitely worth the tour but I don't know if I'd eat there again.

I just came back from the Royal Albert Hall and it was the best concert I have ever seen. I saw the Space Spectacular which featured some of the greatest soundtracks of the greatest space Sci-fi movies of all time. In my opinion, it is great fun for the hole family and completely changes the way you hear music.

Nice location in the centre of London. Getting in and out of the theater proved a bit challenging. The overall venue was nice.

This marked the first time I've been inside for about 20 years! It all seemed strangely familiar, but everything was organised and well done. Silly little touches which shouldn't matter but do. They sell popcorn - freshly popped popcorn which smells great. Made me hungry for the next couple of hours. We were here for Will.i.am's Aneeda night out event - there were surprise performances by Ricky Wilson and two out of the other three Black Eyed Peas. Wilson was hilarious, because he was singing along to a backing track which was a good fifteen seconds out from the track we all heard. Looked like a man running around in a circle while yelling the lyrics to I Predict a Riot to some random music. Hilarious! They had some further technical difficulties as at the end, Will was meant to disappear into an elevator on the stage when he mentioned it in a song lyric. It didn't work. So he's repeating the line while stamping on the lift for like a minute till he yells I'm not singing the elevator song. He tried another lift and that didn't work either. Third time lucky though. Terrific night out, but the real discovery about the place is the roominess of the stalls seating - the seats swivel and there are gaps between the seats so there is plenty of room, even if you get stuck next to a man spreader.

We've been so many times in London that we finally decided to visit the Royal Albert Hall. We took a guided tour and were about 15 persons. The guide was great, gave us a lot of insights and we were able to go into the royal lounge, the royal seats, etc. I really recommend the guided tour! It gives fun insights on the building and its history. The building is absolutely beautiful from the outside, but the inside is worth visiting. Next time we are in London, we will go see a show to see The Royal Albert Hall in its Evening Gown :-)

Wow just wow!!! I was lucky enough to get tickets to see Kylie at Christmas.. Me and my friend got dressed up for the occasion and I'm so glad that I did as it added to the whole experience.. It feels so lush and classy.. And the Christmas theme defo added to it.. We had tickets on the flat and we were at the back, we had a great view until Kylie came in and everyone stood up.. But to be fair you can't sit down at a Kylie concert. During the second half I stood on my chair and could see prefectly.. Bit naughty but so worth it.. The building is spectacular and the found quality even more so.. If you ever get a chance go, I go to a lot of gigs but this was one I'll always remember and that's more to do with the venue.. There are also some lovely bars inside but be prepared as its pretty pricey..

Classical music isn't my type of concert, but I love concerts and it's hard to pass on saying I went to one here. My trip was during the Proms which I did not know anything about until I looked it up online. So I will discuss my experience with that. I first came on Sunday evening because I was nearby and just wanted to see the building. After walking around awhile, I noticed signs for where to wait for day tickets for £6. I had no idea this was even a thing. I got in line about an hour before the concert and ended up with #395 for the arena (floor) and was told we may not get in. Just before the concert was going to start we were notified the arena was full and we could try the galley (balcony). But soon after we rushed to that line, it was full too. If I had picked galley from the start I'm pretty sure I would have gotten in as it's less popular. So you can also pre purchase day tickets in the morning starting at 9am online for £7. Which I did a couple days later with no issues finding availability. This guarantees you get in that evening. I arrived about 90 minutes early for the concert and was #58. Because you can pick up your number any time and come back before doors open, go early if you can. They'll line you up by number. As we go in, they also let the day £6 tickets go in. So you could also go in the morning and grab a ticket for that line. There seemed to be people I will call Prommers. They know each other and the staff and seemed to go to a lot of these. When we got inside they rushed to the barricade at the stage which I didn't know was a thing for classical concerts. For my show, the arena was full but the galley very empty. The sound was amazing and the venue looks incredible. They said no food or drinks inside so I ate before the concert, but as soon as we got inside everyone pulled food and drinks out of their bags like a picnic. Even if you don't like classical music like me you'll still enjoy an evening at this beautiful venue.

The Royal Albert Hall is amongst the few venues in the world that can encompass all types of music from classical to pop, ballet to circus, and so many other genres. We have just seen The Cirque du Soleil in this magnificent building. Wonderful architecture inside and out. An eye opener. Useful bars (and loos (toilets)) well placed on all the levels. Guidance by the ushers very friendly. Perfect.

The Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 and seats 5,272. The landmark Victorian venue has had performances by the world's leading artists of all genres. It is a beautiful building and you can feel the history of this distinctive building as soon as you walk in the doors. I have heard criticism of the acoustics. I found it hard to find seating maps of where my ticketed seat was located. Leaving the building was very frustrating. There is no designated taxi que (like Italy.) The drivers select the passengers which they want to drive. If you are staying near or in Kensington they will tell you to walk while they search for a longer drive. Uber is horrible in London and pickup points are difficult in the area by Hyde Park off of Kensington High Street. Tube stops and bus stops are located nearby. Make reservations with restaurants if you want to eat at the venue prior to the event. I was sent my ticket via email the day before the event. You have to have it scanned every time you go in and out of the restaurants, bars, and bookshops. So, have it handy. I had a great seat for viewing but the chairs are not comfortable.

Dress up + book a booth for an exquisite view ^ -^ Attended Christmas Carols and it was a brilliant interactive experience before the holiday ~

The Royal Albert Hall is named after Albert Einstein, who came up with the theory of relatives here inside this beautiful ornate dome. His theory of relatives holds true to this day. You will always fight with your in-laws. You will always play favourites with your kids. You will always have drama with your family. No wonder the guy was such a genius... his theory of relatives is so spot on. My personal experience here is the same as everyone else's that lives in England... who hasn't seen a concert here? It's the go-to place for fancy shin-digs of the musical variety. I've been lucky enough to be inside on three occasions and it's as magnificent on the inside as it is from the outside - if not moreso. Make sure you see a concert here at some point in your life, if you're a fan of grandeur and old beauty and phenomenal acoustics. It's a beautiful concert hall made famous recently by Robbie Williams performing some old standards in it, but it's been one of the highlights of Kensington for a long time, and is well worth a visit. It's beautiful inside, beautiful outside, and one of the places that someday I would love to sing. One of the best "underrated" tourist attractions of London.

The new Cafe bar is a welcome addition to this venue. Naturally, very crowded, but it has a good selection of food dishes and wine. A disadvantage is that people are unwilling to give up their seats even tho they are no longer dining as it is somewhere to wait until their concert begins. There is also a reasonable number of bars and food outlets around the place so that whatever door you enter at you do not have to walk far for refreshments.

Proms! A recent visit to the Royal Albert Hall was for the night of Steven Sondheim stuff - even Dame Judi Dench came on and did a couple of numbers. The show itself was brilliant and the experience of standing near the stage for £5 in what is one of the most staggeringly stunning venues there is will be remembered for a long time. The outside of the hall is handsome and grand but the inside blew me away, oozing class and elegance with the lofty ceiling possessing an ostentatious yet aesthetically pleasing display of sound enhancement equipment that wouldn't look out of place in the TATE Modern. Oh, the sound! Why doesn't this grand venue receive 5 stars? Oh, the sound! The orchestra sounded great, and most sound travels well around the concert hall. Except for the microphone system. The vocalists with their mic's always carried an unwanted, slight echo and generally below-par quality (purely the mic's, not the vocalists themselves). After a while you start to get used to it but surely the sound people at the Royal Albert Hall can do better? It's a shame really because that's the only thing letting down this otherwise brilliant venue. I believe the Proms continue until the end of August and as I mentioned, £5 standing tickets down the front or up in the gallery. A bargain if your prepared to queue early although not all shows are as popular as the Sondheim one. 'til next time, Ian

The Royal Albert Hall is just so beautiful. It takes my breath away every time I visit! Our last visit was to see the fantastique 'Fantasia: live in concert'. It was simply BRILLIANT! There was a massive screen to allow everyone to watch the movie, accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This has to be the best way to watch a film EVER. I have to admit that when I was little, I always loved the mushroom dance in Fantasia...and it seems I am not alone - there was a bit of a cheer when that song started. :) Previously we saw the matrix in the same way, with a live orchestra...and it was similarly awesome. I really hope I can afford to get tickets again next time they show good films here. I can't recommend the experience highly enough. Chair comfort: For those of you with long legs, I would recommend trying to get seats in the stalls (the section around the edge with turning chairs and decent leg room) If you go for the Loggia Boxes, it can be a bit difficult to fit your knees in the space provided!! The Gallery If you need to stretch your legs during the interval, wander up to the gallery, right at the top of the building for amazing views of the hall. I think I might try buying cheapy tickets, bring a cushion and listen from the gallery in the future.

London is a concert town without truly outstanding classical concert venues (Barbican & Royal Festival Hall are mediocre in comparison to e.g. The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester or the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, etc) - which makes Royal Albert Hall your best option for a great evening out at the classics (or shows or pop concerts, RAH offers them all, all year round). The 7,000+ seats historic venue has an atmosphere unequalled by *any* other I have visited in the past 30 years, especially at the annual Proms Concerts, when the hall is packed to capacity more often than not. At the Proms, cheap tickets (UKP 6 a pop) for standing in the Arena or high up on the Gallery (I recommend the Arena for better sound & view) are available on the day. The acoustics of the RAH cannot rival the modern, smaller concert halls, but the sound will reach every corner - eventually. It's the style and atmosphere that truly impress. That said, some of the amendments could really be improved, especially concerning the sparse, small toilet facilities. During a concert interval, especially if you're a woman, you should run for the loos as fast you can, for there will be queues! There are bars and restaurants on every level, ranging from posh to practical. The basement bars for the Arena IMHO are the nicest for drinks, as they are a bit chintzy and old-fashioned. Also, the North Circle Bar on the Rausing Circle level is recommended for its efficient service. You can always book drinks ahead for the interval but even if you don't, usually you will your get your drink after 5 minutes of queuing at most. The range of drinks is fairly limited at the bars, and prices are elevated (a pint of Stella or Old Speckled Hen will cost you UKP 6). Whether you book the stalls, the Loggia Boxes, the Grand Tier or the Rausing Circle, the sonics are much the same. Only in the Gallery you might expect the volume to be notably decreased, which can be an issue for classical concerts. So, for "Promming", always choose the Arena!

Saw Alison Moyet on the last night of her european tour. I have never been to RAH before but I must say I will definately see another concert here again. The acoustics were amazing, Alison has an amazing voice and well.. it was out of this world. I love the venue! The history that surrounds it and the location Normally going to a gig the ques are horrendous going in but this building has doors all around this round building which really breaks up the flow of traffic. We were in a box, a 10 seater with its own door. Amazing!! The beer was a fair price for london and you can bring your drink to your seat. Loved the champagne bar I will defo go again

Incredible place as usual. Second time back and still in love with this place :). Harry Potter concert was definitely amazing.

Aaah, such a beautiful venue in London - famous for the Proms and other Classical music events but they also play host to a lot of other types of gigs and shows. The building itself is stunning to look at and the shape and seating arrangements make it ideal to watch your favourite artists/concerts without blocked views. They have bars dotted around the place, plenty of toilets and helpful staff. Definitely recommend seeing a performance here. It's an iconic London building for sure!

This review is for the BBC proms at the Royal Albert Hall. For me, the proms are one of the great things about summer in London. An annual season of over 70 concerts between mid July and September with a wide range of music with visiting orchestras from all over the world. The Albert Hall is like no where else and is the perfect venue for the proms. This is no stuffy, formal occasion but has a wonderful informal atmosphere which is all about appreciation of music rather than a fashion parade. It can get hot in there so dress lightly. A great feature is that even when tickets are sold out you can always buy £5 tickets for the central arena standing area ' mosh pit' right in front of the orchestra on the day. Just queue up an hour or so before and bring some sandwiches to eat while waiting. All around excellence and great value too. A definite 5 star experience for me.

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the most amazing venues in London. The first time I was in the Royal Albert Hall was to see Erasure last year. I was astounded by the sheer vastness of the place, the opulant gold and blood red decor throughout! Oh and Erasure were great too! First opened in 1871! Each year it hosts more than 350 performances including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, tennis, award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances and lavish banquets. Well worth a visit!

The RAH is one of my favourite places in the whole of London, if not comparatively to other cities in the World for this type of venue. The entire place is steeped in history and has that air of excitement no matter what you go there for. I go probably every 2 months to watch the most random and different things. From tragic opera to Christmas Carol sing-a-long events. The fact that they have such reasonable prices for tickets means anyone can enjoy and attend an event. Just last week I was there enjoying the classical spectacular @ £15 a head. It's never a let down, the staff there are super helpful, polite and knowledgable and always happy to assist where needed. I adore this place an urge anyone, even if you think it's all a bit too much "Culture-Vulture" to go and experience it. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

I love the Royal Albert Hall. I went to my first ever concert here - The Black Crowes (I'm still a little bit in love with Chris Robinson), I've seen many a Prom here, and last week the husband and I accidentally saw Andrea Bocelli for free there. Good times. The interior is beautiful, so even if you made a bad choice on which concert to attend, or you got yourself a cheap seat with barely any view of the stage, you still have something pretty to look at all around you. Sold.

I'm in awe of Royal Albert Hall. It was a night that my husband and I will never forget. We went to see Danny Elfman perform with the BBC orchestra. Holy cow....everything from the venue, the performance, our seats, even our drinks at the interval were amazing. We had box seats and seats 1,2 and they couldn't have been better! I will be back Royal Albert Hall. Thank you for a wonderful evening!!!

I made my way here just to check out the nice architecture with my own eyes. It was pretty magnificent, to say the least. I had the London Pass so I could've gone on an hour-long tour, but I decided not to so that I could visit more museums during opening hours. Not sure if I missed out on anything, but that's what I did. Was it worth the visit to just go outside? I guess so. After snapping a few pictures, I walked through the park to the Kensington Palace so Royal Albert Hall was just a quick stop. If only I lived in London, I would watch a show or two here. From a very novice photographer point of view, the best place to photograph this building is from behind the statue across the street. Otherwise, you'll be taking pictures of random walls of the building leaving the viewer to imagine what the wall is connected to.

What can I say? It's the Royal Albert Hall. Grand shows, rock concerts, lectures, graduations, all are hosted in a lovely auditorium with good acoustics and nice decor. The snack bars aren't bad all things considered, and they have some neat options like chocolate coated strawberries with champagne. If you want to impress on your first date or please any other visitor to London, take them here!

Amazing venue for many types of music. I never fail to be entranced by the beauty of the architecture and the awe factor the building inspires. Lots of the classical or Proms shows have cheap seats available (£10 - 12) so you don't have to shell out loads of cash to experience it. The acoustics are of course great and the lighting of the interior simply beautiful. Tip: Order your interval refreshments in advance at the bar. It's much more fabulous to sashay up to your set of drinks awaiting on a table than to wait in a queue.

The Royal Albert Hall must surely be the most impressive place to watch classical music in London. The programme is probably politely called varied but I would say patchy, although there is bound to be something for everyone over the course of a year. And besides, it's not the sort of place you need to go on a frequent basis. Absolutely huge, it is the venue for most major musical events including the Proms each summer. A huge circular building, it is incredibly impressive from the outside, nicely accentuated by its position across the road from the hilariously gaudy Albert Memorial. The concert space is breathtaking with seating for over 5,000 people and space-age red mushroom lights hovering down from the ceiling, giving it an up-to-date but not incongruous look.

Very very disappointing afternoon tea...need to book 3 days in advance so had to postpone. Well, this afternoon I went and I am wondering why the advanced tickets. It wasn't full of people and the food was terrible and not crafted as if someone stilly cares what they are serving. Service is unbelievably slow. Water is difficult to obtain. Venue was hot and stuffy even on a gorgeous spring day due to poor ventilation. I understand there is no AC in an old historic building; so open some windows! Get some fans! Was very uncomfortable. Bathrooms are disgusting. Tea arrived AFTER the food tray. As for the food: the finger sandwiches were very blah. I didn't think cucumber, cream cheese and mint could taste like absolutely nothing. The smoked salmon was ok. The scones are tiny, rock hard, and despite being wrapped in a tea towel as if being kept warm, were served cold. The clotted cream was nice but would have been so much better on a warm scone! The desserts were absolutely disgusting. Flavors being put together that have no business being together and were either sickeningly sweet and overly rich or downright bitter. I have been to plenty of lovely afternoon teas and was expecting this to be a real treat. However, it was overpriced and disappointing. Bottom line: AVOID FOR TEA. Plenty of other places to chose from in London!

A truly stunning venue with great acoustics and an organ that will shake the skin from your bones. Whether you are attending a classical concert, a prom or something more contemporary, the Royal Albert Hall is a great place to witness it. The events calendar is very varied and it seems that the hall can mould itself to whatever and whoever is on stage. Tony Bennett performed live there in 2006 and it truly was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. Never have I witnessed a modern artist perform with no mics or amplifiers (for two numbers) and yet thanks to it's design and his great voice, he managed to fill the hall with sound. Don't be surprised if the interior feels much smaller than it looks on TV! For a different experience, go to the Proms and attend in the gods. You rarley get the chance to go to the top and you're offered the unique opportunity of walking around or laying down to enjoy the music. What other arena offers that?

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the best venues in London to see live music because of the amazing acoustics. I was lucky enough to get tickets to see the legend that is BB King and his band perform. Little did I know what I was in store for! Not only were they recording the whole concert live for a DVD and album but there was some great surprises in store which included Ronnie Wood and Slash jamming with the King on stage. The music was everything I hoped it would be and more but what I didn't expect was how charming and funny BB King was. At the age of 85 he had plenty of funny stories to tell and advice to give out. After two whole hours of playing and entertaining I was happy but ready for my bed. Mr King however left the stage as fresh as the moment he had entered it. A truly amazing man as well as a blues master. The BB King concert at The Royal Albert Hall has to be the highlight of my year so far and a night I will never forget. http://www.itsnosmallthing.weebly.com

This is a beautiful venue for concerts. Its quite sophisticated and the acoustics are great. It's a bit of a trek from the nearest tube station though so get there early. I watched the BUTA festival opening here and it was fantastic!