London Theatres

London’s West End is home to over 40 historic theatres, from the gilded Victorian grandeur of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to intimate venues tucked down Soho side streets. Whether you’re looking for a legendary playhouse like the London Palladium, the home of a long-running musical like the Lyceum (The Lion King) or Apollo Victoria (Wicked), or a hidden gem Off West End, you’ll find it here. Browse London’s theatre venues below to discover what’s playing and explore seating plans, or book London theatre tickets for your perfect night out in the world’s greatest theatre city.

@sohoplace Theatre

4 Soho Place, London W1D 3BG

ABBA Arena

Pudding Mill Lane, London E15 2RU

Adelphi Theatre

409-412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS

Aldwych Theatre

49 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DF

Alexandra Palace Theatre

Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Exterior of the Ambassdor's Theatre in London. A large poster of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, featuring a large hour glass, is above the front doors, the theatre is washed in blue.

Ambassadors Theatre

West Street, London WC2H 9ND

Apollo Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EZ

Apollo Victoria Theatre

17 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1LG

Barbican Theatre

Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

Bridge Theatre

3 Potters Fields Park, London SE1 2SG

Buckingham Palace

Cambridge Theatre

Earlham Street, London WC2H 9HU

Criterion Theatre

218-223 Piccadilly, London W1V 9LB

Dominion Theatre

268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AQ

Duchess Theatre

3-5 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5LA

Duke of York's Theatre

St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4BG

Empress Museum

Westfield London, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF

Eventim Apollo

45 Queen Caroline Street, London W6 9QH

Garrick Theatre

Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HH

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6AR

Gillian Lynne Theatre

166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Harold Pinter Theatre

Panton Street, London SW1Y 4DN

Hippodrome Casino

Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH

His Majesty's Theatre

Haymarket, London SW1Y 4QL

Kit Kat Club

Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5DE

London Coliseum

St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES

London County Hall

Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PB

London Eye

Riverside Building

London Palladium

8 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF

Lyceum Theatre

21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ

Lyric Theatre

29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES

Noel Coward Theatre

St. Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4AU

Novello Theatre

Aldwych, London WC2B 4LD

Palace Theatre

113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY

Phoenix Theatre

Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JP

Piccadilly Theatre

16 Denman Street, London W1D 7DY

Prince Edward Theatre

Old Compton Street, London W1D 4HS

Prince of Wales Theatre

Coventry Street, London W1D 6AS

Royal Albert Hall

Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

Savoy Theatre

Savoy Court, The Strand, London WC2R 0ET

Shaftesbury Theatre

210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8DP

Sondheim Theatre

51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6BA

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard

St. Martin's Theatre

West Street, London WC2H 9NZ

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF

Trafalgar Theatre

14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY

Troubadour Canary Wharf

Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

3 Fulton Road, Wembley, London HA9 0SP

Vaudeville Theatre

404 Strand, London WC2R 0NH

Victoria Palace Theatre

126 Victoria St, London SW1E 5EA

Wyndham's Theatre

Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DA

Discover London's Legendary Theatre Venues

London is home to over 40 historic theatres, each with its own character, history, and magic. From the gilded Victorian splendour of the West End to intimate Off West End gems, these London theatre venues have hosted the world's greatest performers for over four centuries. Whether you're searching for West End theatre tickets to a blockbuster musical or seeking out London's best plays, the journey starts with finding the right venue.

The Heart of Theatreland

London's theatre district centres on the streets around Leicester Square, Covent Garden, and Shaftesbury Avenue. Within a few minutes' walk, you'll find legendary West End theatres like the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (staging performances since 1663), the London Palladium (home to countless Royal Variety Performances), and the Apollo Victoria (where Wicked has defied gravity since 2006).

Each West End theatre has its own personality. The Palace Theatre's terracotta facade has watched over Cambridge Circus for over a century. The Lyceum's grand columns have welcomed audiences to The Lion King for 25 years. The intimate Donmar Warehouse seats just 251 people yet has launched productions that conquered Broadway and won every award imaginable.

When you book London theatre tickets, you're not just seeing a show - you're stepping into theatrical history.

Historic London Theatre Venues, World-Class Productions

What makes London theatres special isn't just their architecture, though many are architectural treasures. It's the combination of heritage and innovation. West End productions at these venues blend cutting-edge technology with spaces that have witnessed centuries of theatrical history.

His Majesty's Theatre was purpose-built for The Phantom of the Opera and remains the show's only London home. The Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen's) has housed Les Miserables since 1985, making it the world's longest-running musical production. The Gielgud, the Noel Coward, the Harold Pinter - these London theatres bear the names of theatrical giants for good reason.

Beyond the West End

Finding Your Perfect London Theatre Experience

Whether you're seeking the grandeur of a West End palace, the intimacy of a studio space, or the innovation of a purpose-built venue, London has a theatre waiting for you. Browse our complete guide to London's theatres, explore what's playing at each venue, and book London theatre tickets for an unforgettable night in the world's greatest theatre city.