Royal Albert Hall

​One of the standout features of the Hall is how impeccably it is managed. Despite its historic age, the facilities and toilets are exceptionally well-maintained, clean, and easily accessible—a rarity for buildings of this era. ​The main auditorium itself is a marvel of Victorian engineering. The hall is incredibly spacious, yet it manages to feel intimate thanks to its circular design. If you are seated in the stalls, you will find the chairs and seating arrangements to be surprisingly comfy, providing enough support to enjoy a long orchestral piece or a modern concert without discomfort. ​Important Tips for Visitors ​While the architecture is stunning, your choice of seating is crucial: ​Avoid the Upper Circle with Kids: While the view from the top is panoramic, the Upper Circle feels very far from the stage. More importantly, the climb involves several flights of stairs that can be exhausting for children or those with limited mobility. ​Budget for Refreshments: The onsite cafes and bars are quite pricey. While the quality is high, be prepared for "London venue" pricing if you plan on grabbing a coffee or a snack during the interval. ​Overall, the Royal Albert Hall remains a jewel of British culture. As long as you book your seats wisely and plan for the premium costs of snacks, it offers an unforgettable, world-class experience
Mahmoud Medhat - a week ago

Fantastic day at Royal Albert Hall. Went to see Cirque du Soleil OVO, Friendly staff, easy amenities, accesable toilets, refreshments and plenty of merchandise. Box office on site so easy bookings. Show was brilliant great access and had an interval for freshening up. Sound, costume, sights and sounds were fabulous highly recommended. Fun for all ages and alot of families.
John Maher - a week ago

Got to see two shows recently and both were fantastic. Firstly, one of the important things, does it matter much where you sit! In my opinion, while some seating areas are obviously better than others you will always have a decent view. The stalls are like any other theatre where you simply have the choice of how close you want to be. There are then two levels of what they call the second tier boxes which we loved! These seems to have just 4 or 6 free standing seats so you can shift about a bit, loads of legroom and very private an exclusive feeling. You can also order drinks for the interval via an app (subject to a minimum order value) that are brought to your box. Above these are the ‘Rausing Circle’ which are the lower priced seats, quite high up, but still offer a really good view. There’s load of info’ if you do some searching online. There’s other great thing at the Royal Albert Hall that many other venues cant give and that’s the amazing acoustics. Some seating areas are better than others (back to your online research) but wherever you are the sound travels around so much better than watching the same concert at your local town hall might! There’s plenty of bars for pre and mid show drinks, a couple of good restaurants in the building (surprisingly few less than a cab/tube ride away). Staff are all really friendly and helpful, venue is clean, tidy and very much as you’d expect ‘something special’ to be. If you have a chance to watch one of your favourites here I’d highly recommend it as worth paying that bit more for.
Wilko - a month ago

What an absolute stunning building. It's impressive from the outside and the inside. We went to see Cirque de Soleil OVO, and it didn't disappoint. The Stage was fantastic, the box was fantastic (only 8 people in the box), we had a great view towards the stage. Besides the show, we loved the little bars that were everywhere off the corridor. Therefore little queues during the 25 min break. Overall an amazing evening in London.
Karin Waske - 2 weeks ago

A truly memorable evening at the Royal Albert Hall. We attended the concert “Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall", featuring an orchestra and a large choir, and it was simply wonderful. The performance itself was beautiful, and the hosting was equally engaging and charming, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the evening. One of the highlights was how thoughtfully the audience was involved. The programmes included the lyrics for selected hymns and carols, inviting the audience to sing along with the choir. This created a joyful sense of shared experience and made the concert feel especially inclusive and celebratory. We were seated in a box on one of the tiers and, as it happened, had the box entirely to ourselves. This made the experience feel particularly comfortable and intimate. Sitting in a box offers a completely different perspective and atmosphere, more relaxed and quietly special. It is also worth noting that there is the option to order food and drinks directly to the box, which adds to the overall sense of comfort and ease. Overall, the visit felt elegant and thoroughly enjoyable, a perfect way to experience a Christmas concert, and a visit we will remember fondly.
Afina Khadzhynova - a month ago