Royal Albert Hall is a Grade I listed venue in Kensington, London, known for its programme of arts and science events.
It opened in 1871; this guide covers how to get there, what to confirm before an event and other places to include in your plans. The High Street Kensington area guide can help you plan time in the neighbourhood.
- Address: Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
- BBC Proms: held every summer at the Hall and venues across the UK
- Building status: Grade I
Getting to Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall is about a 13-minute walk from the hotel. For an event visit, a standard double room gives you a place to stay. The Hall’s address is Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP.
The Hall’s setting also makes it practical to combine an event with time around Kensington Gardens, depending on your schedule.
What to check before an event
Check the event’s own details before setting out, since performance times, ticket prices and entry arrangements vary. The Royal Albert Hall says its charitable purposes are to promote the Arts and Sciences and to preserve and enhance the Hall.
The Hall says nearly 2 million people attend experiences there each year, with millions more joining online and through broadcasts worldwide. Its online archive covers events and performers from 1871 onward, a useful resource if you want to explore the venue’s long performance history.
The BBC Proms is held every summer at Royal Albert Hall and at venues across the UK. For event-specific information, check the official site before you go.
Tours and non-event visits
Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871 and is a Grade I building. Check the Hall’s official information if you are planning a visit outside an event rather than assuming the building is open for general entry.
You can explore the venue’s history through its online archive, whose catalogue covers events and performers from 1871 onward. That gives you a way to look up the Hall’s past programme without relying on a particular performance or date.
Nearby sights before or after a visit
The Albert Memorial is a landmark to include in a visit to Kensington Gardens, which provides a setting for a walk before or after a visit. For more on the park, see this guide to Kensington Gardens.
Keep the Hall’s event time in mind when deciding what to combine, and check opening hours before visiting other sights.
FAQs
Where is Royal Albert Hall?
It is at Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP, in Kensington.
How do you get to Royal Albert Hall?
The Hall is on Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP.
When is the BBC Proms held at Royal Albert Hall?
The BBC Proms is held every summer at Royal Albert Hall and at venues across the UK.
Can you visit Royal Albert Hall when there is no event?
Check the Hall’s official information before planning a non-event visit, as access and tour arrangements may vary.