What to do · London
The Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, with a Standing Ticket for £8
Information
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- July to September, with the Last Night at the end of the season
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers interested in music
The Proms are the summer concert season that the BBC holds at the Royal Albert Hall and other London venues: from July to September, with concerts almost every day and the Last Night at the end. What sets them apart is the standing ticket, which lets you see a symphony orchestra for little money.
The standing ticket
According to the classical-music.com article published on 3 June 2024, each concert puts about 1,000 standing tickets on sale on the same day at £8. The places are in the Arena and in the Gallery of the Royal Albert Hall and are not numbered: you choose your spot on arrival. You get them by queuing at the door that day and, for most concerts, up to two tickets can be bought online from 10:30 on the day itself. For the Last Night, the day ticket also costs £8 including fees, with a maximum of two per person and online sales from 10:30 on the same day.
This information is from 2024. Prices, times and the queueing system change from one season to the next, so confirm them on the Proms or Royal Albert Hall website before you travel.
Who it suits
It is a plan for anyone travelling between July and September who wants a top-level concert without buying a seat. As you stand, comfortable shoes are advisable, and you arrive in good time if the programme is one that fills up.
Tips
- Look at the programme when the season opens The BBC publishes the concerts months ahead; choose your day before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does standing cost?
In 2024, £8 per ticket, with about 1,000 available each day.
Can I buy online?
For most concerts, up to two tickets from 10:30 on the same day, according to the 2024 information.
