Bob Dylan at Royal Festival Hall

Doors, start time, travel and parking for Royal Festival Hall, London.

What time does Bob Dylan come on stage at Royal Festival Hall?

Bob Dylan plays Royal Festival Hall — 5 dates, 3–8 December 2026.

The listed start time is 19:00.

Doors are not published. At a hall they usually open 60 minutes before, which is about 18:00.

A concert runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so expect to be out around 21:30.

Bob Dylan at Royal Festival Hall: dates

Prices checked 11:25 on 10 Oct.

Where is Royal Festival Hall?

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX, UK

Royal Festival Hall holds 2,900.

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How do I get to Royal Festival Hall?

Nearest station: Waterloo (London Underground's Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City, and Bakerloo lines), about 5 minutes' walk.

Buses: 1, 4, 14, 15, 21, 26, 35, 40, 59, 67.

By train

The nearest major train station is Waterloo (approx. 5-10 minute walk). Waterloo provides national rail services from across the UK and is also served by the London Underground's Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City, and Bakerloo lines. Other nearby stations include Charing Cross (approx. 10-15 minute walk across Hungerford Bridge) and Blackfriars (approx. 15-20 minute walk).

By bus

Numerous bus routes serve the South Bank area, stopping close to the Royal Festival Hall. Key routes include:

  • 1, 4, 14, 15, 21, 26, 35, 40, 59, 67, 68, 76, 77, 100, 139, 148, 153, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, X68.

By Tube:

  • Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City, Bakerloo lines): The most convenient Underground station.
  • Embankment (Northern, Bakerloo, Circle, District lines): A short walk across the Golden Jubilee Bridges.
  • Blackfriars (Circle, District lines): Offers good access to the eastern end of the South Bank.

Travel notes for Royal Festival Hall, from our venue guide.

Where can I park at Royal Festival Hall?

Sat nav: SE1 8XX

Driving to the Royal Festival Hall is generally not recommended due to congestion and limited parking. However, if necessary:

  • Q-Park Southbank Centre: Located directly beneath the Southbank Centre. Postcode: SE1 8XX. Offers secure parking with direct lift access to the Royal Festival Hall. This is the most convenient option.
  • Nearby Car Parks: Other car parks are available in the vicinity, including those at Waterloo Station and near Tate Modern. However, spaces can be limited and expensive.

Before you go to Royal Festival Hall

  • Age: All ages, but specific age restrictions may apply to certain events.

From Royal Festival Hall's own published notes. Your ticket is the authority.

Accessibility at Royal Festival Hall

The Royal Festival Hall is committed to ensuring a welcoming and accessible experience for all visitors.

  • Wheelchair Access: Level access is available to all public areas of the Royal Festival Hall, including the auditorium, foyers, bars, and restaurants. Lifts provide access to all levels.
  • Accessible Seating: A range of wheelchair-accessible seating and companion seats are available in the auditorium. These can be booked in advance through the box office.
  • Hearing Assistance: Induction loops are available in the auditorium for visitors with hearing aids.
  • Assistance Animals: Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building.
  • Accessible Toilets: Accessible toilets are located on all levels.
  • Sensory Services: Information on sensory guides and quiet spaces is available via the Southbank Centre's website.

Visitors requiring specific assistance are encouraged to contact the Southbank Centre’s access line or box office in advance of their visit.

How much are Bob Dylan tickets at Royal Festival Hall?

The cheapest listing on the dates above is £176.11.

Resale prices move; the figure is the lowest we recorded at the last check, so check the date you want.

Bob Dylan at Royal Festival Hall: your questions answered

What time does Bob Dylan come on stage at Royal Festival Hall?

Bob Dylan is listed to start at 19:00 at Royal Festival Hall. Doors are not published with the listing; Royal Festival Hall is a hall, where they usually open about 60 minutes before — around 18:00. A concert runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, which puts the finish near 21:30. That is an estimate, not a published curfew.

What time do doors open for Bob Dylan at Royal Festival Hall?

We hold no published doors time for this run. Royal Festival Hall is a hall, where doors typically open 60 minutes before the advertised start, so about 18:00 for a 19:00 start. Your ticket is the authority.

How early should I arrive for Bob Dylan at Royal Festival Hall?

No doors time is published for this run. Royal Festival Hall usually opens 60 minutes before the advertised start, which would be about 18:00 for the 19:00 start, so anything from then gets you in ahead of it.

What is the nearest station to Royal Festival Hall?

The nearest station to Royal Festival Hall is Waterloo, served by the London Underground's Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City, and Bakerloo lines, about 5 minutes' walk.

Where can I park at Royal Festival Hall?

Driving to the Royal Festival Hall is generally not recommended due to congestion and limited parking. However, if necessary: Q-Park Southbank Centre: Located directly beneath the Southbank Centre. Postcode: SE1 8XX. Sat nav: SE1 8XX.

Where is Royal Festival Hall?

Royal Festival Hall is at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX, UK.

Is there an age limit at Royal Festival Hall?

All ages, but specific age restrictions may apply to certain events.