Royal Albert Hall Announces Their December Events

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.

ROYAL Albert Hall- December 2010 Listings
Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212 Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 9:00pm
Online booking is available for most events. Please visit the website: www.royalalberthall.com

AEGON MASTERS TENNIS
Tuesday 30 November - Sunday 5 December, 1pm and 7.30pm

Start your holiday season at this spectacular event featuring some of the greatest tennis players of all time featuring Tim Henman, Pat Rafter, Goran Ivanisevic and Mark Philippoussis

Tickets: £97.50 - £17.50

BOOTLEG BEATLES
Monday 6 December, 8pm

Relive the sights and sounds of the sixties as the world's premier Beatles band return to the Hall with a show that traces the fascinating musical journey of the Fab Four.

Tickets: £35 - £20

KATHERINE JENKINS
Tuesday 7 December, 7.30pm

The operatic superstar makes another return to the Hall to put on a very special Christmas concert which will include a selection of best-loved arias, songs and Christmas carols.

Tickets: £79 - £37.50

JOSÉ CARRERAS GALA
Wednesday 8 December, 7.30pm

A host of stars join the tenor for another memorable gala in aid of the José Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation and Asthma UK.

Tickets: £150 - £35

CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH THE STARS
Thursday 9 December, 7.30pm

Get into the Christmas spirit as a host of stars from the world of entertainment and much loved TV shows get the festivities off to a sparkling start.

Tickets: £35- £12

CLIC SARGENT CHRISTMAS
Friday 10 December, 7pm

This annual event is a modern celebration of the festive period and includes a 1,500 strong youth choir in the Hall this Christmas.

Tickets: £55 - £35

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: JOHN RUTTER CHRISTMAS
Saturday 11 December, 3pm & 7.30pm

Join John Rutter as he conducts a glittering selection of Christmas Carols, choral pieces and orchestral works.

Tickets: £50 - £10

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2010
Sunday 12 - Friday 24 December

The Hall's festive celebrations provide the best Christmas entertainment in town! From carol singalongs for the whole family to a superb performance of Handel's Messiah, the festival promises to have something for everyone in the magical countdown to Christmas.

For more details and full listings please visit www.royalalberthall.com or call our Box Office.

Tickets: From £11.50

MORE AT THE HALL

CAFÉ CONSORT

IGNITE

Free lunchtime jazz and world music - just turn up and enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere of the Café from 12 noon.

Friday 10 December - Jazz Messengers Tribute Band

Free Entry

REFLECT - FREE EXHIBITION SERIES:
CELEBRATING REMEMBRANCE
Wednesday 10 November - Wednesday 8 December

In support of the Festival of Remembrance, explore the realities and consequences of conflict as seen through the eyes of young people in a project led by Royal Albert Hall Learning & Participation

The exhibition can be viewed when attending performances or on the following open days:

Tuesday 16 November - 11am - 2pm

Saturday 27 November - 11am - 2pm

Free Entry:
Ground floor corridor
Enter through Door 1 hosting a wine and talk

ELGAR ROOM

LATE NIGHT JAZZ
Enjoy late night jazz by dynamic young artists, cocktails and fabulous food in the relaxed setting of the Elgar Room. From 10pm onwards.

Thursday 9 December - The Alan Barnes Trio

Tickets: £10

TOURS

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.

EVENTS PREVIEW

6 - 30 January
Cirque du Soleil: TOTEM

24 February - 12 March
Madam Butterfly