Ministry Of Sound Classical at Royal Albert Hall: Full info on event times and last-minute tickets

London’s Royal Albert Hall is set to host a classical evening of dance music this weekend. Ministry Of Sound Classical will see some of the dance music genre’s biggest hits re-imagined into symphonies.

The event, which combines dance and classical music, is back at the Royal Albert Hall. As part of the festivities, the London Concert Orchestra will play classical versions of dance tracks live to London crowds.

Having first launched in 2018, during its five-year run, the event has been hosted in familiar venues across the capital, including London’s O2 Arena. This year will mark its debut at the Royal Albert Hall.

Ministry Of Sound Classical was initially set to be held at the venue in May 2020. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, that year’s event was eventually cancelled.

Here’s everything Ministry Of Sound Classical fans need to know about the 2023 Royal Albert Hall event this weekend.

Door opening times for Ministry Of Sound Classical at the Royal Albert Hall 

Doors for the early evening concert will open at 5.30pm, while doors for the second classical show will open at 9.30pm.

Full showtimes for Ministry Of Sound Classical at the Royal Albert Hall - when it starts and finishes

Early evening Ministry Of Sound Classical show times

5.45pm - DJ Beat-A-Maxx pre-show set

6.30pm - Concert starts

8pm - Concert ends

Late evening Ministry Of Sound Classical show times 

9.30pm - DJ Beat-A-Maxx pre-show set

10.15pm - Concert starts

11.45pm - Concert ends

What songs can fans expect to hear at the Ministry Of Sound Classical at the Royal Albert Hall?

As explained on the Royal Albert Hall website, the 50-piece London Concert Orchestra are set to perform classic dance hits, including The Chemical Brothers’ Hey Boy Hey Girl, Sunchyme by Dario G, Faithless’ Insomnia, and Fatboy Slim’s Right Here, Right Now.

Last-minute tickets for Ministry Of Sound Classical at the Royal Albert Hall 

Those wanting to bag some last-minute tickets for the Ministry Of Sound Classical at the Royal Albert Hall may just be able to secure a pass. There appear to still be limited tickets available on the venue’s website.

What is the nearest Tube station for the Ministry Of Sound Classical at the Royal Albert Hall?

• South Kensington - 7-minute walk
• Gloucester Road - 15-minute walk 
• Knightsbridge - 20-minute walk