Events Calendar
Sir John Rutter's Christmas Celebration 2026
Sir John Rutter Conductor
The Bach Choir
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.
We are pleased to present two performances of this festive extravaganza on Friday 4 December 2026 at 3pm and 7.30pm.
Ticket information
Doors: 6.45pm
Concert starts: 7.30pm (approximate end time: 9.50pm)
Tickets from £20* (prices may be subject to change)
*All RPO orders are subject to a £4 transaction fee.
Group Discounts
Groups of just 6 or more people save up to 30% off all ticket prices* – visit rpo.co.uk/groups or phone 020 7608 8840 to find out more.
*For group 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.
RPO Club
Members receive priority booking for this concert (two days in advance of general sale) and can book full price tickets via their RPO account (please note that RPO Club discounts do not apply to this concert).
Find out more about the RPO Club and sign up here.
*A £4 transaction fee applies.
Tickets for RPO Under 30s
Members receive priority booking for this concert (two days in advance of general sale) and can book from a limited number of discounted tickets* in selected seating areas, via their RPO account.
Aged 18 to 29? Find out more about the RPO Under 30s and sign up for free here.
*All offers are subject to availability, a £4 transaction fee applies.
Tickets for RPO Brent members
Members can book from a limited number of discounted tickets* in selected seating areas, via their RPO account.
Live or work in Brent? Find out more about our free Brent membership and sign up here.
*All offers are subject to availability.
Tickets for Students and Young People
Student tickets from £15 available via Student Pulse closer to the time of the concert.
Under 18 offers apply: £7* 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.
*All offers are subject to availability, a £4 transaction fee applies.