VISITOR INFORMATION - CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION NATIONAL FINAL
The Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London, England, and has a seating capacity of over 5,000. Since the hall's opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from many performance genres have appeared on its stage.
The Championship Section National Final - the pinnacle of the annual National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain - has been held at the "RAH" since 1945, making it one of the longest continuously-running events in the Hall's calendar. Unbelievably, the first ever national brass band event took place in 1900: 125 years ago!
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Competition Schedule
The weekend schedule will be announced after the closing date for entries (approx. mid-June 2026).
Venue Facilities
The Royal Albert has a wide range of public facilities to enhance your visit - including multiple food & drink options, full accessibility, and much more!
Qualifiers
When the Regional Championships have concluded, the bands which have qualified for the Championship Section National Final from their respective Regional Championships will be shown here.
Event Tickets
Exclusive tickets will only be available to purchase from the RAH Box Office. Tickets usually go on sale in April/May, and when the venue gives us the ticket release date we'll publicise this on our digital platforms.