At which London venue was Concert for George held?

Concert for George was held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The memorial took place there on 29 November 2002, exactly one year after George Harrison died, bringing together musicians from his Beatles, solo, and Indian-music circles.

The venue was especially fitting for a major London tribute. The Royal Albert Hall is one of Britain’s best-known concert buildings, opened by Queen Victoria in 1871 and famous for its distinctive circular auditorium. It has hosted classical concerts, rock performances, orchestral events, and ceremonial programs for generations.

The show’s setting can be confused with the locations associated with other Harrison projects, particularly the Concert for Bangladesh, which was held at Madison Square Garden in New York in 1971. Concert for George was a London event, with Eric Clapton as musical director and performers including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, and Ravi Shankar’s ensemble.