The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.
ANTHEMS: THE CONCERT
Sunday 1 May, 4pm and 8pm
Kerry Ellis and Brian May perform the Anthems album live for the first time in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.
Tickets: £25 - £72.50
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HARROW YOUNG MUSICIANS
Monday 2 May, 7pm
Tickets: £2.50 - £25
Tickets available from Harrow Young Musicians at 020 8420 1519
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RUSSELL WATSON
Tuesday 3 May, 7.30pm
The tenor returns with material from his latest album La Voce.
Tickets: £22.98 - £76.60
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FOR DUSTY.... A TRIBUTE
Thursday 5 May, 7.30pm
A host of stars including Stacey Solomon and Mica Paris celebrate the work of the late soul legend.
Tickets: £39.50 - £65
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NITIN SAWHNEY
Friday 6 May, 7.30pm
One of the most influential and creative talents launches his new album Last Days of Meaning including a new Royal Albert Hall organ commission.
Tickets: £12.50 - £45
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LONDON MEN'S CONVENTION
Saturday 7 May, 10am
The Christian convention returns with a variety of guests speakers including Mark Driscoll.
Tickets: £30 - £33
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HAYDN'S CREATION
Sunday 8 May, 7pm
The Really Big Chorus present Haydn's classic oratorio Creation at the Hall for the first time since 2003.
Tickets: £16 - £36
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MIKE + THE MECHANICS
Monday 9 May, 8pm
Following a six-year hiatus the band are back with stunning new album The Road.
Tickets: £35 - £60
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CLASSIC BRIT AWARDS 2011
Thursday 12 May, 8pm
Myleene Klass hosts the annual classical music awards, now in their twelfth year.
Tickets: £20 - £65
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ABBAPHONIC
Friday 13 May, 7.30pm
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the music of legendary Swedish band ABBA.
Tickets: £10 - £50
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STARS IN THE ROUND
Saturday 14 May, 6.30pm
Mardi Gras productions return to fill the Hall with the finest young talent from across the UK.
Tickets: £28 - £40 (on sale 1 May)
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MAHLER SYMPHONY No. 8
Sunday 15 May, 7.30pm
Five choirs including the Vivace Chorus combine with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Mahler's great choral work.
Tickets: £5 - £40
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ERIC CLAPTON
Tuesday 17 - Tuesday 24 May, 7.30pm
Tickets: £35 - £85
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THE MONKEES
Thursday 19 May, 7.30pm
The original TV boyband are back for more Monkee Business to celebrate their 45th anniversary.
Tickets: £27.50 - £60 (returns only)
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THE STRAITS
Sunday 22 May, 7.30pm
Former members of Dire Straits join together for a one-off charity show in aid of The Lord's Taverners youth charity.
Tickets: £27.50 - £45
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AN EVENING WITH ROGER HODGSON
Wednesday 25 May, 8pm
The songwriter, vocalist and co-founder of Supertramp returns to the Hall.
Tickets: £27.50 - £45
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ERIC CLAPTON AND STEVE WINWOOD
Thursday 26 May - Wednesday 1 June, 7.30pm
The former Blind Faith bandmates reunite for a series of very special concerts.
Tickets: £35 - £85
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ZUCCHERO
Sunday 28 May, 7.30pm
The Italian international superstar returns to the Hall following the release of his new album Chocabeck.
Tickets: £25 - £40
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RICHARD MARX
Tuesday 31 May, 7.30pm
The 30 million-selling singer/songwriter returns to the UK for an exclusive performance
Tickets: £27.50 - £37.50
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MORE AT THE HALL
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Wednesday 18 May - Nina Conti
Tickets: £12. £15 for 19 May
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Thursday 5 May - Natalie Williams
Wednesday 11 May - Steve Fishwick Trio
Thursday 19 May - Liane Caroll
Tickets: £12. £15 for 19 May
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CLASSICAL COFFEE MORNINGS
Enjoy music by talented musicians from the Royal College of Music whilst enjoying an inclusive hot drink and pastry from 11am
Sunday 1 May - Ha Young Jung
Sunday 8 May - David Malusa
Sunday 15 May - Amy Turner
Sunday 22 May - Toby Street plus the Borealis Ensemble
Sunday 29 May - Robyn Allegra Parton & Belinda Jones
Tickets: £11Monday 30 May, 12 noon and 2.30pm - Albert's Band: Famous Faces
Free Entry
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Tuesday 10 May - Pimlico Steel Band (Junior ignite)
Friday 13 May - Benoit Viellefon & his Orchestra
Friday 20 May - Alex Stewart
Friday 27 May - Rocky Lawrence
Free Entry
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Sunday 22 May - Sumaya Flamenco
Charlie Wood Trio
Tickets: £28.50, £15 under 12s
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Free Open Days:
Saturday 23 April, 11am - 3pm
Sunday 15 May, 11am - 3pm
Saturday 21 May, 11am - 3pm
Free Entry
Ground floor corridor
Enter through Door 1
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Join our entertaining guides for a journey through the fascinating history of this iconic building and experience the excitement inside one of the most famous entertainment venues in the world. For further information please call the Box Office.
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