Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall is one of central London’s most celebrated concert halls. An architectural marvel that was constructed in the late 19th century, at the height of the Victorian era, the Royal Albert Hall proudly overlooks Hyde Park and the stunning Albert Memorial.

The concert hall is situated in between Kensington and Knightsbridge in west London. It comprises over 5,000 seats is just over 40 metres tall. A Grade I listed building, the Royal Albert Hall was designed by Captain Francis Fowke and Major-General Henry Y. D. Scott.

A humming tourist hotspot all year round, the concert hall hosts all manner of different events from tennis matches to well-loved BBC Proms.

• The Royal Albert Hall is a focal part of an area commonly known as Albertopolis, an informal arts district that includes significant landmarks such as the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  
• The first sumo wrestling tournament was held at the venue in 1991.
  
• Over 350 performances are conducted at the venue each year.