Royal Albert Hall carer tickets and visitor rules

Royal Albert Hall gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.

Carer ticketFree
Carers allowed
1 free Essential Companion with a paid ticket for the disabled person, subject to availability
Proof
Access Card and other national schemes recognised, not required
How to book
Box Office only: AccessBooking@RoyalAlbertHall.com, 020 7070 4410, in person or online Access Booking Enquiry Form
Re-entry
Not stated

Carer and companion tickets

Carers allowed
1 free Essential Companion with a paid ticket for the disabled person, subject to availability
Proof accepted
No specific documents listed; Access Card not required
Access schemes recognised
Access Card and other national schemes recognised, not required
How to book
Box Office only: AccessBooking@RoyalAlbertHall.com, 020 7070 4410, in person or online Access Booking Enquiry Form

Accessible seating, viewing and queues

What is available
Wheelchair locations across the auditorium (not all areas); BSL seats with clear view; Relaxed Performances

Bag policy

Maximum bag size
25 litres (approx 40x30x20cm), one bag per person
Bag rules
All bags searched; small rucksacks, handbags, satchels and briefcases allowed; extra or larger bags must be cloaked
Bag storage
Cloakroom before main auditorium events, £2 per item

Visitor rules

Re-entry
Not published by the venue
Age rules
Not published by the venue
Payment
Cashless

Good to know

Access tickets can be refunded up to 24 hours before the performance but cannot be resold. Some events have airport-style security, with details sent to bookers in advance.

Sources and last check

Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.

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