Hotels for Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Progressive rock of a particularly musicianly sort awaits, built around a catalogue spanning early symphonic epics and later solo work. Expect long-form songs, intricate guitar work and an audience that knows the deep cuts as well as the familiar ones. A Monday evening start suits a seated, attentive crowd rather than a rowdy one, with the show structured for listening rather than dancing. Fans of this particular strand of British rock tend to travel from well beyond the immediate area for a night like this.

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.