Royal Festival Hall
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Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd
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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 | |
| 12/18/2017 | - | 1/4/2018 | |
| 12/17/2012 | - | 1/7/2013 | |
| 7/31/2007 | - | 9/2/2007 | |
| 2/11/2005 | - | 2/12/2005 | |
| 8/7/2003 | - | 9/6/2003 | |
| 8/6/2002 | - | 8/31/2002 | |
| 6/15/2002 | - | 6/16/2002 | |
| 2/13/2000 | - | 2/13/2000 | |
| 6/7/1992 | - | 6/7/1992 | |
| 7/1/1977 | - | 7/1/1977 | |
News
GAIA Art Installation to Hover Above BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Luke Jerram's seven-metre Earth artwork GAIA will be suspended above the stage at the Royal Festival Hall for a weekend of orchestral and choral performances by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Luke Jerram's seven-metre Earth artwork GAIA will be suspended above the stage at the Royal Festival Hall for a weekend of orchestral and choral performances by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Goldie Releases 'Jungle Daze' Featuring Natalie Williams on London Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Goldie has released 'Jungle Daze,' a new single on London Records featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams, premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music, marking what the artist calls the start of a major new chapter.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Goldie has released 'Jungle Daze,' a new single on London Records featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams, premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music, marking what the artist calls the start of a major new chapter.
Goldie Releases New Single 'Jungle Daze' Featuring Natalie Williams on London Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Goldie has released 'Jungle Daze' on London Records, featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams. The track, premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music, marks the start of a new chapter for the artist, with more music to follow.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Goldie has released 'Jungle Daze' on London Records, featuring jazz vocalist Natalie Williams. The track, premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music, marks the start of a new chapter for the artist, with more music to follow.
Sheffield's Crucible Theatre Releases First Concept Images for £45M Redevelopment
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Sheffield Theatres released concept images showing plans for a £45 million Crucible Theatre redevelopment, designed by Allies and Morrison, that would expand seating capacity from 964 to 1,500 and add a new balcony overlooking Tudor Square.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Sheffield Theatres released concept images showing plans for a £45 million Crucible Theatre redevelopment, designed by Allies and Morrison, that would expand seating capacity from 964 to 1,500 and add a new balcony overlooking Tudor Square.
Mike Oldfield's TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III Will Embark on UK Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Senbla will present The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III across 16 UK venues, led by long-term Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith, featuring Tubular Bells I in full plus Moonlight Shadow.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Senbla will present The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III across 16 UK venues, led by long-term Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith, featuring Tubular Bells I in full plus Moonlight Shadow.
LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF Will Come to the National Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
National Youth Theatre has announced the initial wave of British stars of stage and screen returning to their NYT roots for a one night only staged performance, Letters to My Younger Future Self. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
National Youth Theatre has announced the initial wave of British stars of stage and screen returning to their NYT roots for a one night only staged performance, Letters to My Younger Future Self. Learn more here!
Photos: San Francisco Opera's PRIDE CONCERT At War Memorial Opera House
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
San Francisco Opera celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with the second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House hosted by Sapphira Cristal. Check out the photos!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
San Francisco Opera celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with the second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House hosted by Sapphira Cristal. Check out the photos!
Photos: Harry Styles Performs with Jules Buckley Orchestra for Meltdown 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, Harry Styles delivered a one-night-only performance at the Southbank Centre, collaborating with the Jules Buckley Orchestra and House Gospel Choir for a special concert created exclusively for his curation of Meltdown 2026. Check out photos from the event.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, Harry Styles delivered a one-night-only performance at the Southbank Centre, collaborating with the Jules Buckley Orchestra and House Gospel Choir for a special concert created exclusively for his curation of Meltdown 2026. Check out photos from the event.
Interview: Mark Ball on Harry Styles and MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 14, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Mark Ball, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre. We discussed how he first got started in the arts industry and what led him to the Centre, the history of the Meltdown music festival and what it has been like working with Harry Styles as the artist curator this year.
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 14, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Mark Ball, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre. We discussed how he first got started in the arts industry and what led him to the Centre, the history of the Meltdown music festival and what it has been like working with Harry Styles as the artist curator this year.
My Legrand Love of London: MELISSA ERRICO – GIRL SINGER IN LONDON
by Guest Blog: Melissa Errico - Jun 12, 2026
The New York-based cabaret star reflects on her love of London and how the city shaped her career in musical theater. She'll return there for a 7/12 show at Ronnie Scott's.
by Guest Blog: Melissa Errico - Jun 12, 2026
The New York-based cabaret star reflects on her love of London and how the city shaped her career in musical theater. She'll return there for a 7/12 show at Ronnie Scott's.
LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT to Return to London for 40th Anniversary Show
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT announced a one-night show at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring David Bowie's isolated vocals and a live band performing Trevor Jones' score alongside the 1986 cult classic film.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT announced a one-night show at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring David Bowie's isolated vocals and a live band performing Trevor Jones' score alongside the 1986 cult classic film.
San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT, produced by Disney Concerts, Broadway Princess Party, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, announced its first-ever UK and Ireland tour, including five performances at London's Royal Festival Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT, produced by Disney Concerts, Broadway Princess Party, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, announced its first-ever UK and Ireland tour, including five performances at London's Royal Festival Hall.
THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III to Launch 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Senbla will present THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III on a UK autumn tour, featuring Robin Smith leading a live group through Tubular Bells I in full, plus extended sections of II and III and hit single Moonlight Shadow.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Senbla will present THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III on a UK autumn tour, featuring Robin Smith leading a live group through Tubular Bells I in full, plus extended sections of II and III and hit single Moonlight Shadow.
PLAYING WITH FIRE: AN IMMERSIVE ODYSSEY WITH YUJA WANG to Make UK Premiere at Southbank Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Southbank Centre will present the UK premiere of Playing With Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, a mixed-reality experience placing audiences inside a live piano recital at Royal Festival Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Southbank Centre will present the UK premiere of Playing With Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, a mixed-reality experience placing audiences inside a live piano recital at Royal Festival Hall.
500 Steel Pan Players to Take Over Southbank Centre for STEEL SCENES
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Southbank Centre announced STEEL SCENES, a weekend festival uniting over 500 musicians and 25 steel bands to mark 75 years since steel pan was first heard live in the UK at the South Bank.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Southbank Centre announced STEEL SCENES, a weekend festival uniting over 500 musicians and 25 steel bands to mark 75 years since steel pan was first heard live in the UK at the South Bank.
National Youth Theatre to Launch New Projects for 70th Anniversary with Netflix and StudioCanal
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
Taylor Mac's HOLIDAY SAUCE Will Come to the Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac will perform HOLIDAY SAUCE live in the UK for the first time at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, blending music, film, burlesque and what Mac calls 'random acts of fabulousness.'
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac will perform HOLIDAY SAUCE live in the UK for the first time at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, blending music, film, burlesque and what Mac calls 'random acts of fabulousness.'
Guildford Choral & Symphony Orchestra to Present MESSA DI GLORIA at GLive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Guildford Choral and Guildford Symphony Orchestra will reunite at GLive for a program featuring Puccini's Messi Di Gloria, Haydn's Te Deum, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, with soloists Sang Eup Son and Trevor Eliot Bowes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026
Guildford Choral and Guildford Symphony Orchestra will reunite at GLive for a program featuring Puccini's Messi Di Gloria, Haydn's Te Deum, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, with soloists Sang Eup Son and Trevor Eliot Bowes.
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE Adds New UK Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE has confirmed additional UK tour dates, expanding its run to include Aberdeen, Sheffield, Bristol, London, and Stockton, alongside previously announced cities.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE has confirmed additional UK tour dates, expanding its run to include Aberdeen, Sheffield, Bristol, London, and Stockton, alongside previously announced cities.
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 07/31/2007 to 09/02/2007
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