The great oval hall Queen Victoria opened in 1871 in memory of Prince Albert, seating over 5,000. In summer it hosts the BBC Proms, and 'promming' is a London ritual: about 1,000 standing places in the Arena and Gallery are sold on the day for each concert.
- Address
- Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
- Hours
- Performance times vary; the BBC Proms run every summer
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Day Promming tickets GBP 8 including fees during the BBC Proms (royalalberthall.com, 2026)
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Promming tickets go on sale at 09:30 on the day (online or in person) for GBP 8; queue early for the Arena in front of the stage, or turn up late for the Gallery
- In the Gallery people sit on the floor and some bring a pizza to share