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A Monday evening show like this tends to draw a quieter, more attentive crowd than a weekend date, with people settling in early for a seated performance rather than a standing gig. Expect a set built around piano and strings, favouring atmosphere over spectacle, with the acoustics of the room doing much of the work. Doors open well before the 6. It's the kind of night that rewards arriving unhurried rather than dashing in at the last minute.

An ornate Victorian rotunda in South Kensington, the Royal Albert Hall is one of the world's most famous concert halls, celebrated above all for the summer Proms. It sits amid the great museums, Kensington Gardens and the elegant streets of Knightsbridge, making the setting as memorable as the show.

South Kensington and High Street Kensington tube stations are a short walk, with excellent central links. Staying in the neighbourhood lets you pair a performance with the galleries and a leisurely evening stroll home.