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Visiting Royal Festival Hall: what to know before you go
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX, London, United Kingdom
Royal Festival Hall is a concert hall in London, open since 1951, with room for about 2,900 people.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 2 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is London Waterloo, 320 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Concert hall
- Capacity
- 2,900
- Opened
- 1951
- Address
- Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX, London, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 7
Royal Festival Hall, month by month
- November 20262 dates, including Efg Jazz Festival - Samara Joy and Bellowhead
- December 20262 dates, including Bob Dylan and Cirque Alice
- January 20271 date, including Sami Yusuf
- March 20271 date, including Disney Princess - The Concert
- April 20271 date, including Ira Glass: Stories for a Saturday Night
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Plays & Musicals (3), Concerts (3) and Festivals (1).
Arriving by public transport
- London WaterlooTrain320 m
4 min walk - Charing X StationTrain390 m
5 min walk - Charing Cross Collectors MarketTrain440 m
5 min walk - Embankment LondonTrain450 m
6 min walk - Waterloo and City Train Care DepotTrain590 m
7 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 300 m from the venue.
Next events at Royal Festival Hall
Nov27Fri
Dec3Thu
Dec13Sun
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Royal Festival Hall: practical questions
How many people fit in Royal Festival Hall?
Royal Festival Hall has a capacity of about 2,900; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Royal Festival Hall open?
Royal Festival Hall opened in 1951.
What is the nearest stop to Royal Festival Hall?
London Waterloo (Train), 320 m away – about 4 min on foot.
Can I park near Royal Festival Hall?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 300 m away.
What kind of events does Royal Festival Hall host?
Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (3), Concerts (3) and Festivals (1).
Which month has the most events at Royal Festival Hall?
November 2026, with 2 dates, including Efg Jazz Festival - Samara Joy and Bellowhead.
Which other venues are close to Royal Festival Hall?
Blue Note London (860 m), London Palladium (1.9 km), Lower Third (1.4 km) and Leicester Square Theatre (1.1 km).
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