Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss will perform live in concert at the Royal Albert Hall this autumn. He will bring his unique brand of humour and storytelling to an eclectic playlist of songs.
Darren Criss returns to London for a one-night-only show at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 7pm. Part concert, part celebration and part personal scrapbook, this special event offers an intimate and deeply personal portrait of one of Broadway’s most versatile artists, bringing together the songs, stories and performances that have defined an extraordinary career.
From his breakout role as Blaine Anderson in the global phenomenon Glee to his acclaimed Broadway stints, Criss reflects on the projects that have earned him a devoted following while sharing the music, memories and inspirations behind them.
Darren Criss – star of stage and screen
Darren Criss is an Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor, singer and songwriter.
He recently starred in the critically acclaimed and Tony Award-winning original Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending as Oliver — a role that earned him his first Tony Award win for ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical’. He also received a Tony Award win for ‘Best Musical’ as a co-producer. Additional Broadway credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and American Buffalo.
Criss first gained international recognition for his portrayal of Blaine Anderson in the hit TV series Glee and has since established himself as one of the most versatile performers of his generation. He earned widespread critical acclaim for his performance as Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, for which he received an Emmy and Golden Globe. His screen credits also include Hollywood, American Horror Story and Girls.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 26 June.
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