Concert

Celebrate the holidays with concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

19 December 2026, 20:00
Christmas with the Salvation Army
Join us for an exciting evening of live music, spoken word and celebrity guests. Sing along with your favourite carols and become immersed in Christmas readings. Featuring our own International Staff Band, International Staff Songsters and Salvation Army Big Band.

3 December 2026, 21:00
Jazz at the Movies: A Swingin' Christmas
An annual sell-out in the Elgar Room, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays.

4 December 2026, 15:00, 19:30
Sir John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration
Join us for this much-loved Christmas spectacular – full of John Rutter’s own works and arrangements, as well as seasonal symphonic classics and sing-along carols – all conducted by Sir John himself and featuring the highly esteemed Bach Choir.

5-6 December 2026, various times
Home Alone in Concert
Relive this festive favourite on the big screen as John Williams’ charming score is performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, conducted by Anthony Gabriele.

7 December 2026, 14:30, 19:30
Christmas with the Royal Choral Society
Join the Royal Choral Society for a concert of festive songs, carols old and new and, of course, traditional favourites for you to join in with.

8 December 2026, 11:00
Baby Gospel Christmas
Baby Gospel brings an uplifting family concert of soul, gospel and festive music, featuring the exceptional voices of members of CK Gospel Choir

8 December 2026, 19:30
Anna Lapwood's Christmas
Join Organist of the Royal Albert Hall Anna Lapwood this Christmas for a night of festivities. Featuring new arrangements of Christmas classics and music from some of the most beloved films of recent decades.

9 December 2026, 11:00
Baby Broadway Christmas
Join us for a magical Baby Broadway Christmas concert for families with young children, where you can sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved Christmas films, performed by talented West End singers.

9 December 2026, 19:30
Rick Astley's Swinging Christmas
Swing into Christmas with Rick Astley and his joyful big band show. Expect festive favourites, classic songs and the roaring sounds of swing.

10-11 December 2026, 19:30
Jamie Cullum: The Pianoman at Christmas
Jamie Cullum returns to the Royal Albert Hall with his big band for a celebration of The Pianoman at Christmas. Joined by the brilliant Kansas Smitty’s, who featured on the album’s deluxe edition. This year’s show brings a vibrant mix of festive flair and big band flair.

12 December 2026, 14:30, 19:30
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York In Concert
Relive the joy of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on the big screen, all whilst John Williams’ charming score is performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, conducted by Anthony Gabriele.

13 December 2026, 13:15, 17:30
A Christmas Story in Concert
This Christmas, discover a re-telling of the nativity in this heartwarming, carol-filled adventure based on Michael Morpurgo's beloved book, On Angel Wings, illustrated by Quentin Blake.

14 December 2026, 19:30
Heart Christmas Live
This Christmas, Heart and the Royal Albert Hall present a spectacular, star-studded celebration of music and entertainment.

15 December 2026, 19:30
John Wilson and Sinfonia of London: A Christmas Songbook
A dazzling night of sparkling music with John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London performing a feast of Christmas classics.

16 December 2026, 19:30
London Community Gospel Choir at Christmas
The London Community Gospel Choir is back with their annual festive party. Expect Christmas tunes and gospel classics.

17-18 December 2026, 19:00
Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas
Trevor Nelson is back with a big party, for two unmissable nights, this Christmas.

19-24 December 2026, 11:00, 15:00, 19:30
Carols at the Royal Albert Hall
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without carols at the Royal Albert Hall.

20 December 2026, 11:00
Friendship Matinee: Carols at the Royal Albert Hall (Relaxed performance)
Join us this Christmas for a Friendship Matinee of Carols at the Royal Albert Hall, where you can enjoy this delightful programme of timeless classics and contemporary carols in a relaxed environment.

28 December 2026, 15:00, 19:30
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
Following the sell-out success of How to Train Your Dragon, we're delighted to present its acclaimed sequel with live orchestra in an awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.

29 December 2026, 13:00, 18:00
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert
Weigh the anchor and hoist the sails, as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl plots a course to London with an orchestra and choir in tow.

30 December 2026, 13:00, 18:00
Casino Royale in Concert
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Casino Royale is back on the big screen, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

31 December 2026, 13:00, 18:00
La La Land in Concert
Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a swoon-worthy live concert experience.