Royal Albert Hall

South Kensington · South Kensington tube

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK's most treasured buildings, built as a memorial to Prince Albert and opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. This Victorian amphitheatre hosts more than 390 events a year. The BBC Proms fill the hall from mid-July to mid-September — the 2026 season runs until 12 September, closing with Yuja Wang, Nicky Spence and Sakari Oramo on the Last Night. Guided tours run daily when the diary allows. The red-brick exterior and terracotta frieze make it an unmissable South Kensington landmark.