Festival of Remembrance 2025
Every year, the RBL’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall honours the service of, and the sacrifices made by the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community.
In the presence of Their Majesties The King and Queen, personal testimonies, storytelling and wonderful music performances express the nation’s gratitude to serving personnel, veterans and their families. The production also marks the sacrifices of those who have defended our freedoms and why it is important to always remember the vital contribution of the Armed Forces community.
New Ballot System for Attendence
This year our ticketing process is changing to ensure fairness, accessibility and inclusivity for the Festival of Remembrance 2025.
What is changing?
Instead of tickets being bought on a first-come-first-served basis, members will have three weeks to enter a ballot for a chance to secure tickets through an online platform.
- The ticketing process will now be through a ballot. Members will need to enter the ballot for a chance to secure tickets through an online platform to make it faster and more user-friendly.
- Unique links will be issued to successful members, where they will be able to select their seats and pay for their tickets.
- Clear communication will be provided on key dates and deadlines to help members stay informed.
- Members will now only be able to purchase a maximum of two tickets for either the afternoon or the evening performance. This is to ensure that more members have a chance to secure tickets.
What do you need to join the ballot?
You will need the following information to enter the ballot when it opens:
- Membership number - You can find your membership number on your membership card or on your renewal letter reminder. Your membership number consists of all numbers.
- A valid email address - Please use a valid email address that is up to date. All ballot communication will be sent via email.
Important rules:
Here are some important rules to know about the ballot process:
- Each member can enter the ballot once, for a maximum of two tickets.
- Successful applicants will be notified by email.
- Payment links will be single-use and must be completed within 7 days from the date the unique link is received
Key dates you need to know about:
Ballot registration opens | Wednesday 4th June 2025 |
Ballot registration ends | Tuesday 24th June 2025 |
Ballot day | Wednesday 9th July 2025 |
Successful members notified from | Thursday 10th July 2025 |
Unique links sent from | Thursday 10th July 2025 |
Payment deadline | 7 days from the date the unique link is received |
Tickets distributed | Tuesday 28th October 2025 |
We encourage all members to review the Ballot Rules and FAQs below, and to keep an eye on this page for further updates, including the launch of the ballot in June 2025.
Other rules can be found here: RBL Festival of Remembrance Ballot Rules 2025
FAQ
Who can purchase tickets for the Festival of Remembrance?
Tickets for the Festival of Remembrance are only available to RBL members in the first instance. Members can purchase two tickets for either the afternoon or the evening performance. A valid RBL membership number is required to be eligible to purchase tickets.
Where can I find my RBL membership number?
Why can I no longer purchase four tickets for the afternoon performance?
I missed registering for the ballot via the ballot registration form; can I still apply for tickets?
Unfortunately, if you do not register your interest before the ballot closes, you will be unable to take part in the ballot process this year. However, if tickets become available at a later date, you may still have an opportunity to purchase them.
If I am successful in the ballot process, how long will I have to purchase tickets?
I was unsuccessful in securing tickets, will there be a returns list if any tickets become available?
If you are unsuccessful in the ballot in the first instance, you may still be offered a ticket through the ballot process at a later date if there are any unused or returned tickets. In the event that there are no longer eligible members in the ballot, tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Got further questions?
For any unanswered questions prior to Saturday 8 November, please contact the Remembrance Events team via [email protected]. Otherwise, on Saturday 8 November itself, Door 12 Box Office at the Royal Albert Hall will be open for queries from 11am.
