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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 80

Tickets on sale Tuesday 28 April

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  • Wednesday 23 September 2026, 7.30pm
  • Royal Albert Hall
Dark pink artwork depicting the Tree of Life with a swirly musical stave behind it

Designed by D8

  • Schools & Groups Friendly

Wed 23 Sept 2026 7.30pm

  • Doors open
    6.45pm
  • Show starts
    7.30pm
  • Interval
    25 minutes
  • Approx. end time
    9.50pm

Need to know

Repertoire

  • Wallen FLARE (World premiere)
  • Beethoven Triple Concerto
  • Strauss Ein Heldenleben

Features

  • Vasily Petrenko Conductor
  • Julia Fischer Violin
  • Pablo Ferrández Cello
  • Jan Lisiecki Piano
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Location

Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

Ticket price

Tickets from £24 (price includes a £4 transaction fee, charged once per order).

Description

Strauss, Beethoven and Errollyn Wallen raise the roof as the RPO turns 80 years young

A big anniversary calls for an even bigger celebration and, as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra turns 80, that’s exactly what we’re hosting tonight – live from the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, where the RPO is proud to be Associate Orchestra.

We’re looking to the future, with a thrilling new fanfare from the Master of the King’s Music, Errollyn Wallen CBE. We’re inviting friends, as the world-beating team of Julia Fischer, Pablo Ferrández and Jan Lisiecki come together for Beethoven’s joyous Triple Concerto. But, above all, we’re making music on the grandest possible scale, as Vasily Petrenko conducts Richard Strauss’ big-hearted story of love, art and the sheer glory of a great orchestra raising the roof. Consider this your official party invitation!

Offers and discounts

Save 20% off tickets when you book two of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra x Vasily Petrenko concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, and 30% when you book all three.

RPO Club members can book two half-price tickets* per London Season concert (and two complimentary tickets per season) via the RPO website. Members should ensure that they are logged into their RPO account for their discount to apply.

Find out more about the RPO Club and sign up here.

*All ticket prices are subject to a £4 transaction fee (charged once per order). All offers are available to book until 48 hours before the concert begins.

A limited number of discounted tickets are available via the RPO website at £19* (Circle) and £29* (Stalls/Arena) to RPO Under 30s members (two per member, subject to availability). Members should ensure that they are logged into their RPO account for their discount to apply.

Aged 18 to 29? Find out more about the RPO Under 30s and sign up for free here

*Ticket price includes a £4 transaction fee (charged once per order). All offers are available to book until 48 hours before the concert begins. 

A limited number of £5 adult tickets (two per member, subject to availability) and two FREE under-18* tickets are available via the RPO website* to RPO Brent members in the Stalls, Arena and Circle.

To book tickets, members should make sure that they are logged into their RPO account. The offer will then automatically be applied in the basket.

Tickets are limited so if the offer is not applied that may be because there are no longer any tickets available for this offer.

Live or work in Brent? Find out more about the RPO Brent membership and sign up here.

*Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. All offers are available to book until 48 hours before the concert begins.

Reserve now, pay later. Access generous discounts and benefits by bringing a group to this concert. 

  • 6+ people save 10% (discount applied directly at checkout)
  • 10+ people save 20%
  • 30+ people save 30%
  • A free pair of tickets for the organiser (12+ parties)
  • Free programmes for the entire party (Vasily Petrenko concerts only)
  • No payment needed until two months before the concert

School party tickets (8+ people, pupils must outnumber staff) are available for £5* at Cadogan Hall and for £7* at the Royal Albert Hall. Phone 020 7608 8840 or visit our group booking page to find out more.

* For group and school bookings of up to 10 tickets, a £4 transaction fee applies. For group bookings of 10 or more, a £1 fee per ticket applies (capped at £30 per booking).

Prices may be subject to change; book as early as you can to secure the best choice of seats at the best possible prices. All requests are subject to availability.

Under 18 offers apply: £11* for children aged 7–17 in Second Tier boxes, Rear Arena and Front Circle seats. 

*Ticket price includes a £4 transaction fee (charged once per order). 

Please note:

  • all offers are subject to availability
  • this event is not recommended for children under 5
  • all customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Large print programmes

Large print versions and digital formats of the programme for this concert are available on request for customers with accessibility requirements. Please email your request to Doran Crowhurst crowhurstd@rpo.co.uk at least one full week before the performance.

Access information

Visit the Royal Albert Hall's website for venue access information.