Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert History

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra". The RPO was founded in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham and played its first concert in Croydon on September 15, 1946. Beecham was principal conductor until his death in 1961. He was followed by then assistant conductor Rudolf Kempe, who was given the title of Conductor for Life in 1970. Subsequent musical directors and principal conductors have been Antal Doráti...

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Oct 25, 2023
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Very Best Of Elivs In Concert - Live On Screen

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OVO Hydro Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 22, 2023
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

JOHN WILLIAMS' MUSIC FROM STAR WARS

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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 27, 2023
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Proms in the Park - The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Battersea Park London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 26, 2023
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Gabrielle

Battersea Park in Concert Weekend Ticket (Sat/Sun/Mon)

Battersea Park London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 15, 2023
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Prom 41 Vasily Petrenko

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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
May 18, 2023
Mike + The Mechanics / Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2023
Matt Goss / Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
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Utilita Arena Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Apr 01, 2023
Carl Orff's Carmina Burana
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Hilary Davan Wetton / Chloe Hanslip / Jennifer France / Robyn Lyn Evans / Samuel Dale Johnson / City of London Choir / Winchester College Quiristers / Cardinal Vaughan Schola Cantorum Trebles
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 24, 2023
Marti Pellow / Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Marti Pellow

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The London Palladium London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 01, 2022
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tubular Bells

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The Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom

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The Making of the first show at the 2009 O2 Arena Concert


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Dirk Brossé / Anthony Daniels, Narrator
Apr 10, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards on Nov 20, 2009 [704-small]

Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards on Nov 20, 2009 [705-small]

Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards on Nov 20, 2009 [706-small]

Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards on Nov 20, 2009 [707-small]

Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / James Morgan
Dec 8, 2019
 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / James Morgan
Dec 8, 2019
 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Arnie Roth on Jan 11, 2024 [618-small]

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Arnie Roth
Jan 11, 2024
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Mar 13, 2024 [106-small]

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Mar 13, 2024
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / The Crouch End Festival Chorus on Apr 28, 2024 [644-small]

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / The Crouch End Festival Chorus
Apr 28, 2024
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Elvis In Concert / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Nov 24, 2016 [842-small]

Elvis In Concert / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Nov 24, 2016
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Elvis In Concert / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Nov 24, 2016 [843-small]

Elvis In Concert / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Nov 24, 2016
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Royal Philharmonic Orchestra had?

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has had 237 concerts.

What genre is Royal Philharmonic Orchestra?

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is most often considered to be Instrumental, Classical, Orchestra, Symphonic Rock, British Orchestra, Orchestral Performance, Orchestral, and Symphony Orchestra.

When was the last Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert?

The last Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert was on August 25, 2024 at Battersea Park in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Royal Philharmonic Orchestra play live?

The songs that Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 25, 2024 concert at Battersea Park in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Mars, the Bringer of War
  2. Highway Star
  3. A Bit on the Side
  4. Hard Lovin' Man
  5. Into the Fire
  6. Guitar Solo
  7. Uncommon Man
  8. Lazy Sod
  9. Lazy
  10. Show Me
  11. Portable Door
  12. Anya
  13. Keyboard Solo
  14. Bleeding Obvious
  15. Space Truckin'
  16. Smoke on the Water
  17. Hush
  18. Black Night

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