No Christmas would be complete without a festive trip to The Royal Albert HallĀ and one of their Christmas performances.
Carols at The Royal Albert Hall
These special Carols concerts have become a festive staple in theRoyal Albert Hallās calendar. With 15 performances across six days, this is set to be Londonās finest sing-along carol concerts of the season. Each show will feature Jess Gillam and Greg Beardsell as presenters alongside soloists who will bring these incredible carols to life.
Sat 14 Dec, 3pm / 7:30pm
Sun 15 Dec, 11am / 3pm / 7:30pm
Sat 21 Dec, 3pm / 7:30pm
Sun 22 Dec, 11am / 3pm / 7:30pm
Mon 23 Dec, 11am / 3pm / 7:30pm
Tue 24 Dec, 11am / 3pm
Tickets start from Ā£18.50.
Trevor Nelsonās Soul Christmas
The award-winningĀ BBCĀ Radio 2 and Radio 1Xtra DJ Trevor Nelson returns to theHall with a host of special guests, including Kimberley Davis,Ā Tony Momrelle andĀ Kenny Thomas.Ā Trevor will perform re-imagined and re-scored Soul and RnB tracks, with a little help from the incomparableĀ BBCĀ Concert OrchestraĀ andĀ Kingdom Choir, conducted byĀ Troy Miller.Ā
Mon 16 Dec, 7pm
Tickets start from Ā£30.
Absolutely everyone is welcome at thisĀ celebration of the great LGBTQIA family and their allies.Ā Help Sandi Toksvigbelt out some familiar tunes, accompanied by theĀ London Gay Menās Chorus,theĀ BBC Concert OrchestraĀ conducted byĀ Karen NĆBhroin, organistĀ Anna Lapwood, dancers fromĀ Laine Theatre Arts, and some very special guests yet to be announced.
Wed 18 Dec, 7:30pm
Tickets start from Ā£30.
Guy Barkerās Big Band Christmas
Special guestsĀ Paloma Faith,Ā Tony Momrelle,Ā Clare Teal,Ā Vanessa Haynes,Ā Giacomo SmithĀ andĀ Ian Shaw will help Guy Barker to raise theRoyal Albert Hall roof, as his much-loved Big Band Christmas show returns for its ninth year at theHall having become a festive tradition.
Thu 19 Dec, 7:30pm
Tickets start from Ā£35.
Expect Christmas tunes and gospel classics from theLondon Community Gospel Choir.With musical accompaniment fromĀ TheĀ Heritage Orchestra, conducted byĀ Tom Richards, andĀ special guestsĀ Clinton Jordan,Ā Mo BrandisĀ andĀ Katie Coleman,Ā youĀ wonāt want to miss this night of soulful harmonies and festive cheer.
Fri 20 Dec, 7:30pm
Tickets start from Ā£35.
Experience the true magic of Christmas, as Claraās toys come to life at the stroke of midnight. Journey through a fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Created exclusively for theRoyal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes and dazzling projections, this Christmas classic is brought to life by Birmingham Royal Balletās world-class ballet dancers and orchestra, theĀ Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
Sun 29 Dec, 2pm / 7pm
Mon 30 Dec, 2pm / 7pm
Tue 31 Dec, 12pm / 4pm
Tickets start from Ā£15.