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Royal Festival Hall Events & Tickets

Royal Festival Hall in London has 48 upcoming events: 6 concerts, 1 festival, 6 theatre shows, 28 family events, and 7 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Royal Festival Hall

The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,700-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London, England. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade I listed building, the first post-war building to become so protected. The London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the London Sinfonietta, Chineke! and Aurora are resident orchestras at Southbank Centre.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Festival PierFerry terminal150 m · 2 min walk
  • EmbankmentFerry terminal340 m · 6 min walk
  • London Eye - Waterloo PierFerry terminal360 m · 6 min walk
  • WaterlooMetro station370 m · 6 min walk
  • EmbankmentMetro station410 m · 7 min walk
  • London WaterlooTrain station430 m · 7 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Southbank CentreCar park70 m · 1 min walk
  • Cornwall Road ParkingUnderground car park400 m · 7 min walk
  • Underground car park410 m · 7 min walk
  • Waterloo Station Car ParkCar park560 m · 9 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Riverside Terrace CafeCafé30 m · 1 min walk
  • SkylonRestaurant40 m · 1 min walk
  • Flat Iron SouthbankRestaurant · steak house40 m · 1 min walk
  • Comptoir LibanaisRestaurant · lebanese50 m · 1 min walk
  • Côte BrasserieRestaurant · french50 m · 1 min walk
  • La GambaRestaurant · spanish60 m · 1 min walk
  • Honest BurgersRestaurant · burger60 m · 1 min walk
  • StradaRestaurant · italian60 m · 1 min walk

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Royal Festival Hall: FAQs

What's on at Royal Festival Hall?

Royal Festival Hall has 48 upcoming events. Next up: Efg Jazz Festival - Samara Joy on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Where is Royal Festival Hall?

Royal Festival Hall is located at Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.

How big is Royal Festival Hall?

Royal Festival Hall has a capacity of around 2,900.

What is the nearest station to Royal Festival Hall?

The nearest station is Festival Pier (Ferry terminal), about 150 m from Royal Festival Hall.

Which hotels are closest to Royal Festival Hall?

The closest places to stay are Premier Inn London County Hall (380 m), Xenia (Chapter 1, Christian Alliance) (420 m), and Premier Inn Waterloo (460 m).

Where can I park near Royal Festival Hall?

Public car parks near Royal Festival Hall include Southbank Centre (70 m), Cornwall Road Parking (400 m), and Underground car park (410 m).

When did Royal Festival Hall open?

Royal Festival Hall opened in 1951.