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Sir John Rutter's Christmas Celebration

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  • Orchestral Classics
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Friday 4 December 2026
  • Royal Albert Hall
Sir John Rutter conducting his Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

Credit: Duncan Wood

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Fri 4 Dec 2026 3pm

  • Doors open
    2.15pm
  • Show starts
    3pm
  • Interval
    25 minutes
  • Approx. end time
    5.20pm
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  • BSL Interpreted
  • Schools & Groups Friendly

Fri 4 Dec 2026 7.30pm

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

Need to know

Features

  • The Bach Choir
  • Sir John Rutter Conductor
  • Sir John Rutter CBE Conductor
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Location

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

Ticket price

Tickets from £24 (including a £4 transaction fee)

Description

Join us for this much-loved Christmas spectacular

Back by popular demand, Sir John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2026.

Join us for this much-loved Christmas spectacular – full of John Rutter’s own works and arrangements, as well as seasonal symphonic classics and sing-along carols – all conducted by Sir John himself and featuring the highly esteemed Bach Choir.

Offers and discounts

A limited number of discounted tickets are available via the RPO website at £29* (Circle) and £39* (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 prices include 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) and two free under-18 tickets* are available via the RPO website* to RPO Brent members in the Rear Circle and Upper Choir. 

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
  • 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. (Please note that 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.)

*Ticket prices include a £4 transaction fee (charged once per order). All offers are subject to availability. 

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.