Christmas Festival Royal Albert Hall

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  The Glory of Christmas

  Friday 21 December 2012 - 7:30 PM

  This concert of joyous seasonal and traditional music perfectly captures the true spirit of Christmas, featuring the triumphant Royal Albert Hall Grand Organ.

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  Christmas Carol Singalong

  Saturday 22 December 2012 - 1:30 PM

  Irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen leads you through another fun-filled jamboree of his most-loved carols and festive hits.

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  Christmas Carol Singalong

  Saturday 22 December 2012 - 4:45 PM

  Irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen leads you through another fun-filled jamboree of his most-loved carols and festive hits.

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  Carols by Candlelight

  Saturday 22 December 2012 - 8:00 PM

  Herald the Christmas season with this exquisite concert of carols and seasonal classics performed by the UK’s most elegant orchestra, staged in full 18th century costume.

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  Christmas with Aled Jones

  Sunday 23 December 2012 - 1:30 PM

  Join Aled Jones and a packed stage of superb artists for a wonderful afternoon of music and carols.

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What's on at The Royal Albert Hall

AUGUST '12

Seasons of Love: A Celebration of the Calendar Girls Sunday 7 October For one night only, special guests involved in the Calendar Girls' extraordinary story will unite to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the ladies of the West Yorkshire Women's Institute, all in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. Tell me more... Swan Lake Wednesday 12 - Sunday 23 June 2013 Experience a magnificent choreographic kaleidoscope as the Hall is once again transformed into a magical lake for this unrivalled dance event. With international guest artists joining English National Ballet, witness a superb line-up of over 120 performers as 60 swans glide across the arena floor. Tell me more... Prom 53: 1612 Italian Vespers Wednesday 22 August Conductor Robert Hollingworth and celebrated vocal group I Fagiolini mark the 400th anniversary of Gabrieli's death with a reconstruction of his grand Magnificat. Tell me more... Prom 56: Goehr / Knussen / Helen Grime / Debussy Saturday 25 August Debussy's music for the play The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is the culmination of a Prom that also includes Knussen's Third Symphony. Tell me more...

Royal Albert Hall -Swan Lake On Ice 

Swan Lake On Ice 

Friday 18 - Sunday 20 May

A dynamic new staging of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake by the award-winning Imperial Ice Stars, featuring sublime ice dancing and magical special effects.

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Royal Albert Hall Take a Tour

FRONT OF HOUSE TOUR

This is a one-hour tour covering all Front of House areas including the stunning auditorium, the Gallery and the Queen’s private suites, the Royal Retiring Room.

Tours operate on the days indicated in the calendar above and start at 10.30am, running throughout the day.

The last tour starts at 3.30pm (November to March) or 4.30pm (April to October).  Each tour is subject to availability and limited to 20 people.  Booking in advance is strongly recommended.  Please note that all tours will be conducted in English.

Cost per adult is £11 (£10 for students and senior citizens).  Up to 2 under 16s free of charge for each adult ticket purchased. The free tickets for under 16s can be obtained in person at the Box Office or by calling the Box Office on 020 7589 8212.

Tours are not recommended for children under 7 as the content is not geared towards young children, however they are welcome to attend. Toddlers and babes in arms are admitted at the Tour Guide's discretion, although not during the BBC Proms season due to the nature of the rehearsal schedule.

To book: choose the date from the calendar above then click on 'select your time'.

GROUP TOURS

Special rates are available for parties of 15 people or more.

Please call 020 7959 0558 for more information.

BACKSTAGE TOURS

On very rare occasions, we are able to extend our Front of House tours to include access backstage, including dressing rooms and our underground loading bay.  In 2012, we will be offering this opportunity on the following dates only:

16, 23 & 30 January
6, 13 & 27 February
5 & 21 March

Cost per person is £16.50 for a 90-minute tour (no concessions).
Group rates for parties of 15 people or more are also available.

What's on at The Royal Albert Hall

Aida

Thursday 23 February - Sunday 11 March

We are all looking forward to seeing the arena transformed into the ruins of ancient Egypt next week, for this new and unmissable in-the-round production of Verdi's awe-inspiring opera. Click here to view some exciting behind the scenes footage from the rehearsals.

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Jools Holland & His
Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Friday 30 November & Saturday 1 December

The boogie-woogie piano master returns to the Hall. Folk-pop sensation KT Tunstall will be Jools' special guest for these shows.
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What's on Royal Albert Hall Jan 2012

Valentina Lisitsa

Tuesday 19 June

The sensational pianist and YouTube phenomenon is set to make her Hall debut. Her vast repertoire has generated a staggering 30m hits on YouTube, making her one of the most sought-after classical musicians on the web.

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Monday 18 & Wednesday 20 June

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, one of America's great live bands, play their first UK headline shows in 13 years, just days before headlining the Isle of Wight festival.
Tickets on sale at 9am on Friday 20 January
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Great Classics:
Choral Favourites

Wednesday 14 March
Back by popular demand! An evening of choral delights presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Brit Floyd:
The Pink Floyd Tribute Show

Monday 7 May
The band return with a brand new show, A Foot In The Door, celebrating the amazing musical legacy of Pink Floyd.
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Dionne Warwick & Friends: World Hunger Day

Monday 28 May
Music icon Dionne Warwick returns with a host of special guests in support of World Hunger Day 2012.
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HAHN-BIN

Elgar Room: Sunday 19 February
The virtuoso violinist presents his Till Dawn Sunday show, promising a theatrical, daring and hugely impressive performance.
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Elgar Comedy

Elgar Room: from Thursday 23 February

Our comedy series returns to the Elgar Room with a fantastic line-up of some of the hottest names in stand-up today.

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Boom Boom Club

Elgar Room: Saturday 21 April
The innovative producers of alternative nightlife host a special night of cabaret in the Elgar Room.
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