Royal Albert Hall

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Did You Know?

The Hall has hosted a variety of events beyond classical music, including rock and pop concerts, ballet, opera, film screenings with live orchestras, and even sports events.

The Hall was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871 and named in memory of her husband, Prince Albert.

Royal Albert Hall has a distinctive circular design and can seat up to 5,272 people.

Royal Albert Hall is a world-renowned arts venue in London, known for hosting The annual summer Proms concerts since 1941.

The building's great glass and wrought-iron dome was originally designed to have a capacity to hold 8,000 people, making it one of London's most iconic venues.

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Verified & Trusted Contact Information for Royal Albert Hall

Address:

Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Website: www.royalalberthall.com/

Latitude: 51.50106

Longitude: -0.17743

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