As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra UK tour.

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects.

Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian pianist and film score composer playing new age and neoclassical music. Trained at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, Einaudi began his career as a classical composer, later incorporating other styles and genres such as pop, rock, folk, and world music.

Rootsy US singer/songwriter with an increasingly intoxicating laidback sound.

Multi-million-selling Italian singer-songwriter.

The Grammy award nominee has sold over 40 million records across the world during his 40 year career including a number 1 hit in Ireland with Senza Una Donna.

Musically, Rufus has collaborated with artists including Elton John, David Byrne, Boy George, Joni Mitchell, Pet Shop Boys and producer Mark Ronson among others. His most recent collaboration is on the title track of Robbie Williams’ latest album, Swings Both Ways, which was co-written with renowned musician and producer Guy Chambers and sung as a duet between Rufus and Robbie. For me, recording this album has been a marriage made in heaven, as it combines my love of classical music with my love of pop music.

If there were a need for poster boys and girls for the accidental popstar, twee indie poppers Belle & Sebastian would fit the bill. The Scottish outfit, formed around the songs of Stuart Murdoch, built a reputation on jangling guitars, winsome melodies and poetic lyrics about the mundanity of life, all without any intent towards building any kind of reputation at all.

10cc is one of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands. They have announced their return to the UK concert scene with the typically tongue-in-cheek ‘And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour’ — celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continues to captivate audiences across the world.

The legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock. Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis in 1971, making his band debut on the Nursery Cryme album which enjoyed a greater commercial success in Europe than the UK. After extensive touring, the band were encouraged, by audience reactions, to further experiment with ever longer compositions and develop their ability to incorporate strong narratives. This, in turn, allowed frontman Peter Gabriel more opportunity to indulge in the theatrics which helped to raise the band’s profile. Foxtrot was critically acclaimed and became the first Genesis album to make the UK album charts. The Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited - Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights tour also promises more Genesis favourites and highlights from Hackett’s extensive solo catalogue.

Nerina Natasha Georgina Pallot is a British singer, songwriter and producer, who has released seven albums and over a dozen EPs. She was nominated for British Female Solo Artist at the 2007 BRIT Awards and nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for "Sophia" in the category of 'Best Song' in the same year.

Critically acclaimed London rapper and multi-disciplinary creative Kojey Radical has been described by music site Noisey as “as one of UK rap's most fearless voices, as well as one of its most imaginative artists”. His eclectic and unique music incorporates elements of old-school hip hop, grime, soul, r&b, new jack swing, jazz, gospel, punk poetry and electronic music. His lyrics are complex and address issues such as religion, politics and gender. BBC Radio 6 Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs compared Radical to US rap superstar Kendrick Lamar saying: “I’m as excited by Kojey as I was by Kendrick when I first heard him.” Radical, whose music incorporates elements of UK rap, grime, hip hop, R&B, pop and spoken word poetry, is known for speaking out in support of mental health through his work. Recent single ‘If Only’ explored his struggles with depression, while he also collaborated with adidas for a short film, ‘Infinite Silence’, about suicide. For fans of: Kendrick Lamar, Roots Manuva, Ghostpoet, Young Fathers, Fela Kuti, Pharrell Williams, Loyle Carner, MJ Cole, Tupac, Dr Dre, KRS One, Sampha, Dave, M.I.A Saul Williams, Andre 3000

Rock band Pixies formed in 1986 and released their first album Surfer Rosa in 1988. The original line-up was composed of Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, backing vocals) and David Lovering (drums) and their debut album, which received good reviews and became a college hit in the US and UK, catapulted them to fame. With top 10 hits like Monkey Gone to Heaven and Here Comes Your Man, the band went on hiatus after the release of their second album before returning in 1990 with Bossanova, which reached No.3 in the UK. The band then disbanded acrimoniously in 1993, but reunited again in 2004, going on to enjoy several sold-out world tours. After Deal left in 2013, the Pixies hired Kim Shattuck as a touring bassist; but was replaced the same year by Paz Lenchantin, who became a permanent member in 2016.

Celebrated blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter A versatile artist from New York, Joe Bonamassa has been blazing his own trail while amassing an innovative and soulful body of work ever since he started his career at the age of 12. That was in 1989 when he opened for larger-than-life blues giant B.B. King. Growing up, several British and Irish blues acts were influential in shaping Bonamassa’s sound and style of playing including Eric Clapton, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Rory Gallagher, Cream and Jeff Beck. As a teenager, he performed in the band Bloodline alongside the sons of Miles Davis, Robby Krieger and Berry Oakley. Called “smokin’ virtuosity” by The Times and hailed around the world as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Bonamassa is an ever-evolving singer-songwriter who between 2000 and 2020 released 14 solo albums and 16 live albums, all on his own label J&R Adventures.

Since the release of her first, career-defining solo album Little Earthquakes, and her number one album Under The Pink, Tori Amos has been one of the music industry’s most enduring and ingenious artists. Tori has transcended from commercial pop success to using her music to tackle serious issues around female gender, subsequently paving the way for a generation of young female activist popstars. From her visceral depiction of sexual assault in Me and a Gun and her post-9/11 album Scarlet’s Walk, to her decidedly feminist stage musical The Light Princess, her work has never shied away from intermingling the personal with the political. Her stunning album Ocean To Ocean addressed the feelings of lock down, isolation, family and grief, with a gentle euphoric approach to such potentially dark musings.

Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk 3-D concerts are a true "Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.” By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic soundscapes and their musical experimentation with robotics and other technical innovations. Their compositions, using innovative techniques, synthetic voices and computerised rhythms, have had a major international influence across an entire range of music genres: from Electro to Hip Hop, from Techno to SynthPop. In their live performances, Kraftwerk – Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Fritz Hilpert, Falk Grieffenhagen – illustrate their belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine.

Jack Savoretti brings his unique blend of chart-topping folk and soul to Sage Gateshead this Summer. Captivating audiences with his unmistakable voice and heartfelt lyrics, expect an exciting set of familiar favourites including hits from his latest #1 album Europiana. Get your tickets now for a night of beautiful music and heartfelt storytelling.

Tony Award winning English tenor and platinum-selling singer, Alfie Boe brings his hits to the stage. The highly acclaimed singer performs classical crossover works such as opera arias, show tunes and light music.

In 2006 Corinne Bailey Rae released her self-titled debut album, a record she had recorded on a shoestring budget while still unsigned. An early appearance on BBC2's 'Later With Jools' and some intimate gigs around the UK had already started a word-of-mouth buzz leading her to be tipped as the next big thing. But the success of that album was instant and immense. Debuting at Number One in the UK, featuring hit singles such as 'Put Your Records On' and 'Like A Star', becoming a smash-hit around the world, and crashing straight into the Billboard Top 20 in the US - the first British female singer-songwriter to do so in decades - meant Bailey Rae gained a huge global audience within months. And now, four years and four-million album sales later, comes the long-awaited second album. For the 30-year-old singer and songwriter from Leeds, this meant politely declining the suggestions that she work with this or that big-league producer in this or that big-money studio. It meant co-producing the album herself with friends and musicians she had worked with in the past to retain intimacy and control, shrugging off the huge, worldwide expectations engendered by the self-titled debut and refusing to be bedazzled by that album's multiple Grammy and Brit Award nominations.

The Basement Jaxx catalogue includes the legendary singles Red Alert, Rendez-Vu, Jump n Shout, Do Your Thing, Bingo Bango, Romeo, Where’s Your Head At and Good Luck as well as a series of albums including the ground-breaking, million-selling debut, Remedy, and the double platinum UK number one collection, The Singles, earning two BRIT awards and a GRAMMY along the way. Their iconic live show has graced The Hollywood Bowl & headlined both the Pyramid Stage & The Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival & they continued to bring the party around the world via their eclectic DJ sets in 2023 including a headline slot at Detroit’s “Movement Festival”, continuing their long running residency at “Glitterbox” in Ibiza and New Years Eve in Melbourne. 2025 saw the return of the acclaimed Basement Jaxx full live experience, launching with triumphant sets at Coachella 2025 followed by a series of huge outdoor shows in the UK & Ireland.

Highways Festival returns for its fourth instalment in May 2026, bringing three days of incredible Country and Americana music to our main stage. This year’s edition promises another unmissable weekend of heartfelt storytelling, soaring harmonies, and unforgettable performances. With Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, and the legendary Emmylou Harris headlining across the weekend, Highways 2026 showcases the full spectrum of modern and classic country, from Nashville chart-toppers to Americana icons redefining the genre for a new generation. Back to host the main auditorium is Baylen Leonard, the vibrant voice of Absolute Radio Country's Americana and Roots show, The Front Porch. A two-time CMA International Broadcaster of the Year, Baylen will guide the festival through its musical journey, celebrating the vibrant world of country music.

THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS £53.80 - £80.00 (incl. service fee and facility fee) plus £2.95 order processing fee. 30th June 2026 Four years after their last UK appearance, soul legends The Temptations and The Four Tops return to the UK for a short co-headlining tour in June and July. Almost 60 years after they first performed in the UK, these two Motown giants will join forces to bring the golden age of Soul to the stage with decades of chart-topping hits, unforgettable harmonies and timeless stage charisma giving fans a night of pure fun and sing-a-long nostalgia that transcends generations. Expect an evening of Top 40 hits and Number One singles including ‘Reach Out I`ll Be There’, ‘It`s The Same Old Song’, ‘I Can`t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Get Ready’ and ‘Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone’ and many others. Otis Williams: “I always, always love coming to the UK. I think of it as my second home. The people here make us feel so at home. They love and appreciate the music and they have always strongly supported us. They are so loyal and dedicated. What`s not to love about coming to the UK.” Lawrence Payton Jr. “The Temptations with their choreography is matched by no one. When they first came out, it was so exciting to see that. It was something we'd never seen before. With the Four Tops, there's the vocal prowess. You had that bellowing lead voice of Levi and those beautiful harmonies that they put together. So it's like a perfect contrast. We're not going to out-dance them and they're not going to out-sing us.”

What happens after an artist has achieved his dreams? That was the major ques­tion Jason Isbell was asking himself leading up to the creation of his newest album, Re­unions, recorded with the 400 Unit and produced by celebrated producer Dave Cobb. After all, four-time Grammy winner Isbell is at the top of his game. He is widely acclaimed as one of our best songwriters and possesses a devoted audience who have pushed his last two albums to the tops of the charts. The result is a seamless collection of ten new songs that delve into relationships with lovers, friends, chil­dren, parents, and one’s self. There are rousing an­thems that will have stadiums singing along, lyrical standouts that highlight some of Isbell’s best writing to date, moving looks at youth and childhood, a deep dive into the challenges of relationships, and deeply personal songs about alcoholism and parenthood. All of them offer us an artist at the height of his powers and a band fully charged with creativity and confidence.

Orchard are the newest eight-piece neo-soul group to emerge from the London jazz scene. Having met at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, they have been shaped by their shared love of the jazz tradition, and yet bring their most valuable contributions to the music through individual influences and unique musical backgrounds. Celebrating the interaction between individuality and collective experience is what Orchard’s music is all about - like rows of trees in the orchard, each individual voice grows in conversation with the whole. Heavily influenced by artists such as Roy Hargrove, Robert Glasper and Kokoroko, Orchard’s music synthesises meaningful songwriting with heavy grooves, warm horn lines, and blistering improvisation. Having met on the Artist Masters course, Orchard’s sound is fully grown - they released their debut EP Where We're Calling From in April 2025, gaining traction on Spotify's Jazz UK playlist, Soweto Kinch's Round Midnight, and with YolanDa Brown on Jazz FM. Our intimate Late Night Jazz series presents sensational music in the Elgar Room, celebrating the freshest sounds on the London scene alongside the finest in jazz standards. We have a laid-back attitude at Late Night Jazz at the Royal Albert Hall. Customers are welcome to dance, move around, sing along, and enjoy themselves in whatever way feels most comfortable! Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Following sell-out shows over the past three years, Magic at the Musicals returns to the beautiful surroundings of the Hall. Hosted by West End legend Ruthie Henshall and star of Disney’s Aladdin, Trevor Dion Nicholas, the dazzling show, complete with sixty-piece orchestra, is set to wow audiences all over again. Magic at the Musicals returns with a brand new line-up of leading cast member performances from the West End’s most celebrated shows: Disney’s Aladdin, Jesus Christ Superstar, SCHOOL OF ROCK and Come From Away as well as Fiddler On The Roof, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical, Disney’s The Lion King and MAMMA MIA! The Musical. Joining on the night will be Six, the sell-out intoxicating Tudor take-off!, smash hit musical comedy Waitress and very special performances from icons of the West End stage John Owen Jones & Louise Dearman.

Orchard are the newest eight-piece neo-soul group to emerge from the London jazz scene. Having met at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, they have been shaped by their shared love of the jazz tradition, and yet bring their most valuable contributions to the music through individual influences and unique musical backgrounds. Celebrating the interaction between individuality and collective experience is what Orchard’s music is all about - like rows of trees in the orchard, each individual voice grows in conversation with the whole. Heavily influenced by artists such as Roy Hargrove, Robert Glasper and Kokoroko, Orchard’s music synthesises meaningful songwriting with heavy grooves, warm horn lines, and blistering improvisation. Having met on the Artist Masters course, Orchard’s sound is fully grown - they released their debut EP Where We're Calling From in April 2025, gaining traction on Spotify's Jazz UK playlist, Soweto Kinch's Round Midnight, and with YolanDa Brown on Jazz FM. Our intimate Late Night Jazz series presents sensational music in the Elgar Room, celebrating the freshest sounds on the London scene alongside the finest in jazz standards. We have a laid-back attitude at Late Night Jazz at the Royal Albert Hall. Customers are welcome to dance, move around, sing along, and enjoy themselves in whatever way feels most comfortable! Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon has announced he will bring his intimate A Quiet Celebration Tour to the UK in 2026 in a celebration of his timeless classics and Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms.

The veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist, born Declan Patrick MacManus, plays from a selection of his pub rock and new wave hits including 'Alison', 'Watching The Detectives' and 'Pump It Up'.

On a rare run of European shows, Emmylou Harris brings her remarkable career in folk, country and Americana to the stage for an intimate evening of songs and stories. With her unmistakable vocals and deep well of timeless material, she reflects on decades of musical innovation - from trailblazing collaborations to her own era-defining records. Poised, heartfelt and unfiltered, this is a chance to see a true icon in a beautifully personal setting. A final opportunity to witness Emmylou Harris live in concert - a night no admirer of American music should miss. 14+ (Under 18s accompanied by an adult)

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), The John Bishop Christmas Show (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure (ITV1). More recently John Bishop’s Ireland for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed John Bishop: In Conversation With… which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest household names.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Don Airey, Mark VIII of the band, continue to travel the scope of hard rock — the textures and nuances of recent works are anything but thudding retreads. If you set a random play setting for the band’s entire catalogue, the result is one of the finest musical outputs to grace rock music. The latter-year Purple has moved progressively into new areas, piquing fans’ interest who were not born when the mighty Purple machine ruled the music world’s money trees. Their holy grail of ‘In Rock’ (1970) ‘Machine Head’ (1972) and ‘Made In Japan’ released in 1973 catapulted Deep Purple to the top in concert grosses and album sales around the world, with track ‘Smoke On The Water’ ascending to mega-status.

Recently co-starring as The Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the critically acclaimed global box office smash, “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good”, Jeff Goldblum’s storied career now spans nearly six decades of award-winning work as a starring actor in film, television and theater. He has also produced both film and television projects and is an Oscar nominated director for his short feature film, “Little Surprises”. Goldblum’s many cinema credits include “The Big Chill”, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, and “The Fly”— and box office behemoths “Independence Day”, “Jurassic Park”, and “Thor Ragnarok”. On television, Goldblum most recently starred in the highly regarded Netflix limited series, “KAOS”. In addition, he has been Emmy nominated for his work on “Will and Grace” and for his National Geographic/Disney Plus off ering “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” which he also executive produced. On the stage, Goldblum has starred in Broadway productions including “The Pillowman” and “Domesticated”, and the London production of “Speed the Plow”. Goldblum launched the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra 30 years ago. Since then, he and his band have performed for delighted audiences throughout the United States and all over the world playing contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards. The group has released four albums, all with Decca Records, that have featured brilliant guest artists including Gregory Porter, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple, Freda Payne, Haley Reinhart, Imelda May, Maiya Sykes and more. Their most recent fourth album, “Still Blooming,” debuted at #1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #10 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2025. Upcoming, Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will present “Night Blooms,” the companion album to “Still Blooming,” on June 5, 2026 under Universal’s recently relaunched Fontana label. Featured guests on this album include: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Charlie Puth, dodie, Scarlett Johansson, and Melody Gardot.

Mitski Miyawaki, known mononymously as Mitski, is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter.

The Parks and Recreation star comes to the UK with his newest stand-up show.

The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman of Porcupine Tree, plays an experimental mix of progressive rock and psychedelic rock with his backing band.

Rooted in the Québec landscape and inspired by the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, Canadian composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Flore Laurentienne’s music - a harmonious blend of strings and analog synthesizers - takes us on a journey to the edge of the sublime. Flore Laurentienne draws inspiration from contrasting worlds: the melodic clarity and counterpoint of Johann Sebastian Bach; the narrative intensity and progressive audacity of King Crimson; and the electronic minimalism of Hans-Joachim Roedelius. From this unexpected encounter at the crossroads of classical, progressive, and experimental music, a dense and generous sound emerges, with unapologetic lyricism and dynamic textures. On stage, Laurentienne comes to life through a core ensemble of seven musicians. At the centre stands composer and keyboardist Mathieu David Gagnon, surrounded by a string quartet and two keyboardists-percussionists. Our intimate Late Night Jazz series presents sensational music in the Elgar Room, celebrating the freshest sounds on the London scene alongside the finest in jazz standards. We have a laid-back attitude at Late Night Jazz at the Royal Albert Hall. Customers are welcome to dance, move around, sing along, and enjoy themselves in whatever way feels most comfortable! Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best selling poet, and critically acclaimed actress are only a few titles held by Jill Scott. Before having the #1 album in the country with "The Light Of The Sun", performing at The White House, being named People Magazine's Top TV Breakout Star of 2010 and appearing on VH1 Divas alongside Aretha Franklin, the triple threat began her career collaborating with musical icons, The Roots, Will Smith, and Common in the late 90s. In 2000, she released her much anticipated debut record, Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1, a double platinum album that earned Scott several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Two more critically acclaimed albums followed, Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds, Vol. 2 and The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 which garnered two more Grammy Awards and spawned multiple worldwide tours. Never limited to music, Jill Scott is a true multimedia brand across books, clothing, TV and film. Most recently, Jill starred in Get On Up: A James Brown Biopic, as DeeDee, the wife of James Brown. She also starred alongside Tyler Perry & Janet Jackson in the #1 national movie series Why Did I Get Married? (Pt. 1 and 2), Baggage Claim, Steel Magnolias and Sins of the Mother which aired on Lifetime and became the second-most watched premiere in the network's history. Jill was casted as the lead character in the HBO/BBC mini series filmed on location in Botswana, The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, a Peabody Award-winning show directed by the late Oscar Award-winning director Anthony Minghella. A consummate writer at heart, she penned The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, a compilation of poems that instantly became a New York Times bestseller. Scott also developed an intimates line for Ashley Stewart and founded Blues Babe, a registered 501(c)3 foundation that has raised over hundreds of thousands dollars to support minority students pursuing college degrees. Jill released her highly anticipated 5th studio album WOMAN on July 24, 2015 which opened on the music charts at #1 giving Jill her 2nd consecutive number one album. Her “Woman” tour was a successful nationwide sold out tour in the Summer 2015 and she toured both internationally and domestic in the Summer of 2016.

First Aid Kit is a Swedish folk duo composed of sisters Johanna (b. 1990) and Klara (b. 1993) S├Âderberg, whose close vocal harmonies and woodsy, folk-influenced songwriting take influence from the likes of Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. Hailing from Enskede, a southern suburb of Stockholm, the teenaged siblings began composing songs in 2007. Their 2008 YouTube video cover of the song "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song" by the Fleet Foxes spread their name rapidly on the Internet, the sisters subsequently appeared alongside Fleet Foxes performing the song in a concert in Holland.

Bassems Arabic standup show is a unique and new experience showcasing a 90 minute show of ground breaking Arabic comedy. Standup comedy a relatively new art form for the Arabic culture. The show challenges the audience with subversive narratives that uses very strong language that is not usually are not heard on Arabic live show. That is why there is a clear warning for Arabic audiences to attend at their own risk. Bassem connects with all Arabic audiences from all the Arab countries which is almost an impossible task knowing that Arab dialects extremely vary from one country to another with totally cultural references making each dialect almost have its own comedic language. Bassem takes the audience into a very personal journey for Hal life before the fame touching on hilarious nuances that connect different generations and cultures. A unique performance of Arabic comedy that has had massive success in the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

Back by popular demand, Sir John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and John for this much-loved Christmas spectacular – full of John’s own works and arrangements, as well as seasonal symphonic classics and sing-along carols – all conducted by John himself and featuring the highly esteemed Bach Choir.

Two books, two tracks, one person. First Five invites artists, innovators and cultural leaders to share the stories behind five things that have shaped them. For our second event of the year Yomi Ṣode welcomes one of the UK’s most loved and recognisable broadcasters and tv presenters. With Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother and shows like Strictly Come Dancing under her belt, AJ Odudu will dive into the influences behind her journey from a lively Lancashire childhood to fronting primetime TV, all united by a love for access and confidence. Come and enjoy as she shares the tracks that shaped her, the books she leans on and the inspirational people that have guided her. Expect an evening full of energy, honesty and the kind of joy AJ brings to every stage while DJ Conrad Kira will bring her musical picks to life. The Elgar Room is the Royal Albert Hall’s versatile contemporary performance space. It's steeped in history and a great way to enjoy live entertainment at the Hall beyond the main stage. Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Crafting her unique sound from an expansive fusion of genres, Elysia Biro (pronounced Eh-lee-sha Bee-row) blends modern pop form and classical technique with jazz sensibilities. An expressive and introspective songwriter, her warm, soulful vocals reflect her journey through self-discovery, love, and introspection, painting a compelling portrait of life as she knows it right now, blossoming between seasons. Our intimate Late Night Jazz series presents sensational music in the Elgar Room, celebrating the freshest sounds on the London scene alongside the finest in jazz standards. We have a laid-back attitude at Late Night Jazz at the Royal Albert Hall. Customers are welcome to dance, move around, sing along, and enjoy themselves in whatever way feels most comfortable! Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Rosie Turton and Miryam Solomon bring their new duo album 'maar' - an exploratory conversation between voice, modular synthesizer and trombone - to the Elgar Room. Rosie Turton is a trombonist, modular synthesist, composer, and producer making waves on the UK jazz scene. Miryam Solomon is a London-based vocalist, by way of Sweden and Eritrea. Her work is underpinned by her love for interlocking rhythms, vocal interplay, and storytelling. Our intimate Late Night Jazz series presents sensational music in the Elgar Room, celebrating the freshest sounds on the London scene alongside the finest in jazz standards. We have a laid-back attitude at Late Night Jazz at the Royal Albert Hall. Customers are welcome to dance, move around, sing along, and enjoy themselves in whatever way feels most comfortable! Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

The Christopher White Collective explores the intersection of jazz, ambient, and cinematic sounds. Christopher White is a long-time collaborator with Van Morrison as musical director, arranger, and saxophonist, and has been a presence in the London music scene since moving to the UK nearly three decades ago. Our intimate Late Night Jazz series presents sensational music in the Elgar Room, celebrating the freshest sounds on the London scene alongside the finest in jazz standards. We have a laid-back attitude at Late Night Jazz at the Royal Albert Hall. Customers are welcome to dance, move around, sing along, and enjoy themselves in whatever way feels most comfortable! Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Two books, two tracks, one person. First Five invites artists, innovators and cultural leaders to share the stories behind five things that have shaped them. First Five Live cannot wait to welcome award winning author and showrunner behind Queenie, People Person and Champion Candice Carty-Williams. Fast becoming a one of the defining voices in contemporary British storytelling, Yomi Ṣode sits down with Candice for a warm, insightful conversation about the influences that shaped her writing and world building. Through her “First Five”, she explores the books that formed her craft, the tracks that energise and focus her and the person that inspires her the most in conversation with Yomi Ṣode. With DJ Conrad Kira weaving her musical choices into the room and Roundtable selling Queenie 2 (with post show signing) the night will feel like stepping inside a creative, thoughtful and funny mind at work. The Elgar Room is the Royal Albert Hall’s versatile contemporary performance space. It's steeped in history and a great way to enjoy live entertainment at the Hall beyond the main stage. Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Two books, two tracks, one person. First Five invites artists, innovators and cultural leaders to share the stories behind five things that have shaped them. Yomi Ṣode is joined by founder of TreasureTress and a leading voice in beauty, business and culture Jamelia Donaldson. Yomi and Jamelia will explore the influences behind her entrepreneurial vision, sharing the books that have grounded her, the tracks that powered her forward and the inspirations that helped her build a community first brand that changed the landscape. With DJ Conrad Kira curating the soundtrack and joining the discussion, expect a night full of insight, ambition and the creative spark that defines Jamelia’s work. The Elgar Room is the Royal Albert Hall’s versatile contemporary performance space. It's steeped in history and a great way to enjoy live entertainment at the Hall beyond the main stage. Presented by Royal Albert Hall. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt both of whom worked directly with Burt Bacharach - plus additional guests to be announced. The show will be brought to life with the WTWNN Band accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra under the musical direction of Rob Shirakbari - Bacharach’s long time arranger and music director. The show features Bacharach’s classics including ‘The Look of Love’, ‘Walk on By’, ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’, ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’, ‘Make It Easy On Yourself’ and the timeless anthem ‘What The World Needs Now Is Love’ plus lots more. Bacharach remains one of the most decorated songwriters in modern music with a catalogue that includes 73 US Top 40 and 52 UK Top 40 hits as well as three Academy Awards, six Grammy Awards and an Emmy. His songs have been recorded by hundreds of artists across multiple generations and genres.