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Blog: 150 years in 15 events: Jacqueline Du Pré, Concert in Support of the Brave People of Czechoslovakia, 1968
Take a closer look at the cellist's eighth appearance at the Hall in support of the people of Czechoslovakia.

Blog: 150 years in 15 events: the Rolling Stones, 1966
We shine a light on the band's appearance in 1966, complete with stage invasion and mini-riot.

Blog: Valentine's Day Special: iconic duos of the Royal Albert Hall
This extraordinary Valentine’s Day we wanted to celebrate love in all its forms with a selection of iconic duos from our history.

Blog: Unstoppable Voices: Stonewall Equality Shows (1994-2001)
This is the story of how some of the famous names from the LGBT community and a whole host of other celebrities raised funds at the Hall for the largest British charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.

Blog: In pictures: 1091 Cirque du Soleil shows at the Royal Albert Hall
We sadly can’t welcome our friends this year, so we wanted to look back at our shared history, from their first show in 1996 to their last residency here in 2020.

Blog: Pictures and reactions: Passenger performs in the empty Royal Albert Hall
To tie in with the release of his new studio album, Passenger broadcast a very special film, Passeng…

Blog: Everything you need to know about Nitin Sawhney's 2021 'Journeys' Festival at the Hall
In 2021, acclaimed musician and composer Nitin Sawhney will curate an all-new festival of music and …

Blog: So you want to watch Royal Albert Hall events online? Well look no further
We’ve sadly had to close our doors again, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring a little H…

Blog: Festive listening at the Royal Albert Hall: The ultimate Christmas playlist by Magic and Scala Radio
In the spirit of the festive season, our friends at Magic and Scala Radio have selected their favour…

Blog: A true Royal Albert Hall tradition: six facts about Handel's Messiah
Handel’s 1741 oratorio Messiah is one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works…