The show takes place on June 21st at the Royal Albert Hall
Grateful Dead co-founder Bobby Weir has announced a special show with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, June 21st. The performance will mark Weir’s first appearance at this iconic venue and first show in London in over two decades.
Weir will be joined by his Wolf Bros bandmates, including Grammy-winning producer Don Was on bass, along with Dead & Company bandmates Jeff Chimenti on piano and Jay Lane on drums.
The evening will feature two full sets of music, including reimagined Grateful Dead classics, selections from Weir’s solo catalog, and beloved songs from Weir’s career, all performed for the first time in the UK with a full 68-piece orchestra.
This orchestral project debuted in the U.S. in 2022 with a sold-out four-night run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where Weir and his bandmates performed with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Building on that debut, Weir has brought the project across the US including stops with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the famed Saenger Theater. The original arrangements are crafted by Stanford professor and composer Dr. Giancarlo Aquilanti.
Presales start tomorrow (Wed, Apr 2nd) at 4 pm local time ahead of the general sale on Friday, April 4th at 4 pm local time.
Fans can elevate their experience at the Royal Albert Hall with a selection of unique VIP and travel packages. The Luxury VIP Box Experience offers groups of four or eight a private box with premium seating, fine wine and champagne, a curated selection of dishes, exclusive merchandise, and dedicated waiter service. The Hospitality VIP Dining Experience includes prime stalls seating, a three-course dinner with beverages, and an official merchandise gift.
For those looking for an immersive pre-show experience, the Soundcheck & VIP Lounge Experience grants access to a portion of the band’s soundcheck in the iconic venue, along with reception in the VIP Lounge featuring drinks, bites, and a cash bar following the hospitality service—plus a special merch gift. Travel packages bundle two nights in a hotel with two tickets, available across all VIP tiers as well as standalone non-VIP premium stalls seats and can be purchased.
Weir’s contributions to American music have earned him widespread acclaim. As a founding member of the seminal American band Grateful Dead, he has played a central role in shaping the sound and culture of rock music – not only helping define the sound of a generation but continuing to influence artists and audiences for more than five decades.
In 2024, Weir was honored as a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, with the Grateful Dead inducted into the institution’s 47th class. In 2025 the band was named MusiCares Persons of the Year, raising a record-breaking amount to support MusiCares’ mission of providing critical health and human services to music professionals in need.
Weir has also been recognized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, is an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is a recipient of both the Les Paul Spirit Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association.
Dead & Company are currently in the midst of their multi-night Dead Forever residency at Sphere Las Vegas. The Dead Forever residency resumes this spring with critically acclaimed shows running through mid-May.
Grateful Dead co-founder @BobWeir joins us this June with Wolf Bros for his Hall debut and first London show in over 20 years.
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