Enter the festive season with a swing in your step with a little help from Guy Barker and his big band. Expect a cracking mix of jazz classics, hidden gems and Christmas oddities, with performances from special guests, including Strictly's Tommy Blaize, jazz/funk singer Vanessa Haynes, and clarinettist Adrian Cox, to name but a few.

Hallelujah! It's almost time for the Royal Albert Hall's annual performance of Handel's sublime oratorio, Messiah — which has been performed an incredible 524 times since it first appeared on the venue's programme back in 1871. This year's version features the Philharmonia Chorus and special guest singers accompanied by the inimitable Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Uh oh! Looks like Father Christmas lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Luckily, Albert's Orchestra is here to return it to him... with the help of your little elves that is. My Christmas Orchestral Adventure is a family-friendly musical extravaganza featuring snow, skating, and even a sleigh-ride — all within the Royal Albert Hall's magnificent auditorium.