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London,
BUILT: 1951
SEATING CAPACITY: 2909
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Royal Festival Hall History
Royal Festival Hall was built in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, the Grade I listed Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues. The concert halls were originally funded and managed by the London County Council and their successors, the Greater London Council. The Centre became an independent arts organisation in April 1988, after two years operating as a constituent part of the Arts Council.
Shows at the Royal Festival Hall
DATES PRODUCTION 6/14/2019 - 7/5/2019 The Light in the Piazza (2019) 12/18/2017 - 1/4/2018 Slava's Snowshow (2017) 12/17/2012 - 1/7/2013 Slava's Snowshow (2012) 7/31/2007 - 9/2/2007 Carmen Jones (2007) 2/11/2005 - 2/12/2005 Candide (2005) 8/7/2003 - 9/6/2003 On Your Toes (2003) 8/6/2002 - 8/31/2002 Follies (2002) 6/15/2002 - 6/16/2002 Carousel (2002) 2/13/2000 - 2/13/2000 Sweeney Todd (2000) 6/7/1992 - 6/7/1992 Nine (1992) 7/1/1977 - 7/1/1977 Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1977)
News
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Live Concert Sets London World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Sleepless in Seattle will be performed live in concert for the very first time on Valentine’s Day 2026 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The movie will be presented on a huge screen, while its soundtrack is performed live by a full band and orchestra.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Sleepless in Seattle will be performed live in concert for the very first time on Valentine’s Day 2026 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The movie will be presented on a huge screen, while its soundtrack is performed live by a full band and orchestra.
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Will Be Presented in Concert at London's Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Sleepless in Seattle will be performed live in concert for the very first time on Valentine's Day 2026 at London's Royal Festival Hall. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Sleepless in Seattle will be performed live in concert for the very first time on Valentine's Day 2026 at London's Royal Festival Hall. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Southbank Centre Will Host Live 'Classical Mixtape' With Six Orchestras
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
The Southbank Centre has announced Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover (Thu 5 Feb 2026), a multi-venue event bringing together more than 200 musicians from six orchestras for a night of classical music's greatest hits.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
The Southbank Centre has announced Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover (Thu 5 Feb 2026), a multi-venue event bringing together more than 200 musicians from six orchestras for a night of classical music's greatest hits.
Antonia Franceschi Appointed Interim AD At New York Theatre Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Antonia Franceschi has been appointed Interim Artistic Director at New York Theatre Ballet. Franceschi's appointment fills the role of former artistic director Steven Melendez who stepped down in November 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Antonia Franceschi has been appointed Interim Artistic Director at New York Theatre Ballet. Franceschi's appointment fills the role of former artistic director Steven Melendez who stepped down in November 2025.
Camille O’Sullivan Transfers LOVELETTER to Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Hot on the heels of its runaway sell-out success at Soho Theatre Dean Street and due to demand for tickets, the Irish singer and actress Camille O’Sullivan will transfer her hit show LoveLetter to Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Hot on the heels of its runaway sell-out success at Soho Theatre Dean Street and due to demand for tickets, the Irish singer and actress Camille O’Sullivan will transfer her hit show LoveLetter to Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
Yo-Yo Ma, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and More to Perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome a lineup of world-class talent, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Audiences can also look forward to a celebration of iconic film music performed by the New Jersey Symphony.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome a lineup of world-class talent, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Audiences can also look forward to a celebration of iconic film music performed by the New Jersey Symphony.
Goalhanger and Southbank Centre Reveal THE REST IS FEST Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger has announced the programme for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest - a major new festival bringing together some of the world's most popular voices.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger has announced the programme for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest - a major new festival bringing together some of the world's most popular voices.
Kupferberg Center for the Arts to Present SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR at Colden Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The award-winning choir brings their all-new concert, PEACE, to Queens as part of their 60-City North American Tour. The inspirational concert also features spirited music by Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The award-winning choir brings their all-new concert, PEACE, to Queens as part of their 60-City North American Tour. The inspirational concert also features spirited music by Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and more.
Southbank Centre's IMAGINE Returns With Creative Events For Families and Young People
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025
London's leading festival for families will return to the Southbank Centre in its 24th year, transforming the UK's largest arts centre into a cultural playground. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025
London's leading festival for families will return to the Southbank Centre in its 24th year, transforming the UK's largest arts centre into a cultural playground. Learn more here!
Fiery Angel's 25th Anniversary Cabaret raises £30k for Second Stage Charity
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
On Thursday 6 November, theatre producers Fiery Angel celebrated their 25th anniversary. The cabaret at the Bloomsbury Ballroom also raised £30,000 for the new charity Second Stage.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
On Thursday 6 November, theatre producers Fiery Angel celebrated their 25th anniversary. The cabaret at the Bloomsbury Ballroom also raised £30,000 for the new charity Second Stage.
Liz Callaway to Perform With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
Camille O’Sullivan Brings LOVELETTER to Soho Theatre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
Irish singer and actress Camille O’Sullivan will bring her acclaimed show LOVELETTER to Soho Theatre for its London premiere, running November 24–December 6, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
Irish singer and actress Camille O’Sullivan will bring her acclaimed show LOVELETTER to Soho Theatre for its London premiere, running November 24–December 6, 2025.
SPACE STATION EARTH Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
lan Eshkeri’s ‘Space Station Earth’ is a genre-defying audio-visual experience which offers the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an astronaut. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
lan Eshkeri’s ‘Space Station Earth’ is a genre-defying audio-visual experience which offers the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an astronaut. Learn more here!
OH, MARY! Sets West End Transfer Starring Mason Alexander Park
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
The Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! will premiere in London at the Trafalgar Theatre This December! The West End premiere will see Mason Alexander Park star as Mary Todd Lincoln.
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
The Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! will premiere in London at the Trafalgar Theatre This December! The West End premiere will see Mason Alexander Park star as Mary Todd Lincoln.
Kean Stage Welcomes Soweto Gospel Choir To Kean University
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award -winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR returns to North America with its concert entitled “PEACE,” a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award -winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR returns to North America with its concert entitled “PEACE,” a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (a.k.a Self Esteem) and More Set for Southbank Centre November Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
This November, Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival will continue, featuring a day of curated events by Rebecca Lucy Taylor (a.k.a Self Esteem) (Sat 1 Nov). See full listing!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
This November, Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival will continue, featuring a day of curated events by Rebecca Lucy Taylor (a.k.a Self Esteem) (Sat 1 Nov). See full listing!
Video: Watch David and Romany Gilmour Perform ‘Between Two Points’ in New Clip From Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To mark the release of David Gilmour's live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, a new full-song preview has been unveiled of the track ‘Between Two Points’, from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To mark the release of David Gilmour's live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, a new full-song preview has been unveiled of the track ‘Between Two Points’, from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now!
FASCINATING AIDA 40th Anniversary Show to Tour UK and Ireland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Due to popular demand, the Fascinating Aida 40th Anniversary Show is being trotted out once again for a very limited tour of the UK and Ireland, even though Fascinating Aïda is actually over 42 years old. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Due to popular demand, the Fascinating Aida 40th Anniversary Show is being trotted out once again for a very limited tour of the UK and Ireland, even though Fascinating Aïda is actually over 42 years old. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BRIDGERTON-Inspired Concert and Regency Ball Will Open Southbank Centre's Classical Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
Fans of period dramas are invited to dust off their ballroom shoes and step into a world of Regency-inspired revelry this September, as the Southbank Centre opens its new classical music season.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
Fans of period dramas are invited to dust off their ballroom shoes and step into a world of Regency-inspired revelry this September, as the Southbank Centre opens its new classical music season.
Video: Watch a Clip From David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025
A new full-song preview from the forthcoming David Gilmour live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been unveiled, highlighting the title track from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025
A new full-song preview from the forthcoming David Gilmour live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been unveiled, highlighting the title track from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now.
Royal Festival Hall Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Royal Festival Hall?
Royal Festival Hall's current show is The Light in the Piazza which began performances on 6/14/2019.
What when was Royal Festival Hall built?
Royal Festival Hall was built in 1951.
How many seats does Royal Festival Hall have?
Royal Festival Hall has 2909 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Royal Festival Hall?
Carmen Jones which ran from 7/31/2007 to 9/2/2007,
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