Christmas is a magical time to celebrate together at the Royal Albert Hall.

9 November 2025, 19.00
Messiah from Scratch
£28.40-£80.10
Messiah from Scratch® is the most adrenaline-filled performance of Handel’s masterpiece you are ever likely to hear, and one not to be missed, with singers and audience alike leaving the concert buzzing with excitement.

2 December 2025, 19.00
Tony Hadley - The Christmas Big Band Tour
£29.50-£120.00
Join Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, for a truly magical evening of Christmas tunes and big band hits. Performing some of his favourite Swing and Big Band songs from a classic era of music from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Elvis Presley and including hits True, Gold and Through the Barricades.

3 December 2025, 20.00
Christmas with the Salvation Army
Tickets tbc
Begin your festive season by celebrating Christmas with The Salvation Army. Join us for an exciting evening of live music, spoken word and celebrity guests. Sing along with your favourite carols and become immersed in Christmas readings. Featuring the International Staff Band, International Staff Songsters and Salvation Army Big Band.

4 December 2025, 15.00, 19.30
Sir John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration
£36.10-£36.65
Back by popular demand, Sir John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall with even more festive fun and cheer. Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir John Rutter himself for his much-loved Christmas spectacular that will no doubt get you well and truly into the Yuletide spirit.

5 December 2025, 18.45
Glyndebourne: Handel's Messiah
£25.00-£103.00
Hallelujah! For one night only, experience the power of Handel’s sacred oratorio in this concert from the acclaimed opera house. Enjoy the exceptional sound of the renowned Glyndebourne Chorus and Glyndebourne Sinfonia, plus world-class soloists, in a rousing performance of Handel’s choral masterpiece conducted by Aidan Oliver.

6, 13 December 2025, 14.30, 19.30
Home Alone in Concert
Only festive dining packages remain, £295.00
This beloved festive favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score which will be performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite with orchestras and audiences around the world!

7 December 2025, 12.30, 16.30
My Christmas Orchestral Adventure

£25.00-£87.00
Oh no! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully our trusty ensemble has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day!

10 December 2025, 21.30
Late Night Jazz: Jazz at the Movies

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Sold out annually at Ronnie Scott's, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays.

11 December 2025, 19.00
Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas

£73.00-£153.00
Trevor Nelson is back with a big party this Christmas. Bringing the house down since 2019, Trevor returns with a host of special guests performing re-imagined and re-scored Soul and RnB tracks, with a little help from the incomparable BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Troy Miller.

12 December 2025, 19.30
Jamie Cullum: The Pianoman at Christmas
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Jamie Cullum and big band return to the Royal Albert Hall to play his festive, perennial record The Pianoman at Christmas. Joined on stage by the talents of Kansas Smitty's who feature on the 2021 deluxe version of the album, the show promises to deliver a festive, fun and furious set with all the trimmings. Fans can expect special guests, unique collaborations and to be taken on a journey from the romantic, solo piano ballads of Beautiful Together and Christmas Don't Let Me Down to the instant classics Hang Your Lights and It's Christmas.

20, 22-24 December 2025, 11.00

14, 20-24 December 2025, 15.00

14, 20-23 December 2025, 19.30
Carols at the Royal Albert Hall
£21.00-£153.00
Christmas isn’t complete without carols at the Royal Albert Hall. Join us for 15 magical performances over six days, featuring a mix of traditional and modern festive favourites.

15 December 2025, 14.30, 19.30
Christmas with the Royal Choral Society
£32.00-£111.00
Join the Royal Choral Society for a concert of festive songs, carols old and new and, of course, traditional favourites for you to join in with! Originally formed as part of the Royal Albert Hall’s official opening, the celebrated, 150-strong choir has sung here every Christmas since 1872.

16 December 2025, 19.30
London Community Gospel Choir at Christmas
£35.00-£116.50
The London Community Gospel Choir are back with their annual festive party. Expect Christmas tunes and gospel classics, plus a host of special guests.

17 December 2025, 19.30
Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas
£30.00-£134.00
The much-loved festive, annual tradition of Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas returns this year for its tenth edition. Join us for a swinging, soulful celebration of big band music with a Christmas twist. Guy Barker’s inimitable mixture of jazz classics, unearthed treasures and Christmas oddities will put a swing in your step in the midst of the festive season.

18 December 2025, 19.30
Anna Lapwood's Christmas
£30.00-£134.00
Join classical music sensation, TikTok star, and Organist of the Royal Albert Hall Anna Lapwood for a festive evening of carols from the console and tidings through the pipes. Anna will be joined by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin, the London Youth Choir, and special guests including violinist Esther Abrami, for a musical journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas.

19 December 2025, 19.30
Keith and Kristyn Getty - Home for Christmas
£28.90-£125.50
This Christmas, Grammy-nominated hymnwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty bring their acclaimed festive concert to London for the very first time. Home for Christmas is a vibrant celebration of the Christmas story, blending beloved British carols, Celtic heritage and Nashville flair.

21 December 2025, 11.00
Friendship Matinee: Carols at the Royal Albert Hall
Tickets tbc
Join us this Christmas for a Friendship Matinee of Carols at the Royal Albert Hall. This delightful programme of timeless classics and contemporary carols will undoubtedly get you in the festive spirit! Friendship Matinees welcome people of all ages who may engage with a charity or community group. These events offer a relaxed attitude to movement and sound in the auditorium, plus chill-out spaces around the building – you can move about, dance, sing or just listen.