Venue Information

London Coliseum

  • Address: St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES, United Kingdom
  • Nearest underground or train station: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)
  • Nearest buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

London Coliseum Directions


What's on at the London Coliseum?

Tosca Tickets
Tosca

Booking to: 11 December 2026

Iphigénie en Tauride Tickets
Iphigénie en Tauride

Booking to: 14 November 2026


Coming soon to the London Coliseum

Adriana Mater tickets
Adriana Mater

28 November 2026 - 12 December 2026

To Die for [A Comedy] Tickets
To Die for [A Comedy]

29 Nov 2026

Nutcracker Tickets English National Ballet – London
Nutcracker - English National Ballet

17 December 2026 - 10 January 2027

Romeo & Juliet Tickets – English National Ballet
Romeo & Juliet - English National Ballet

14 January 2027 - 24 January 2027

La Traviata Tickets
La Traviata

3 February 2027 - 13 March 2027

Breaking the Waves tickets
Breaking the Waves

13 February 2027 - 25 February 2027

Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart Tickets
Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart

14 February 2027 - 15 February 2027

Ballet Icons Gala 2027 Tickets
Ballet Icons Gala 2027

21 Feb 2027

Trial by Jury + The Zoo tickets
Trial by Jury + The Zoo

4 March 2027 - 12 March 2027

Legally Blonde The Musical Tickets
Legally Blonde the Musical

22 March 2027 - 22 May 2027

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tickets
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

4 June 2027 - 18 September 2027

Ballet de Santiago’s Swan Lake Tickets
Ballet de Santiago's Swan Lake

21 September 2027 - 25 September 2027


What's on at the London Coliseum?


Frequently Asked Questions

What's on at the London Coliseum?
Iphigénie en Tauride is a current production at the London Coliseum. The latest booking period for Iphigénie en Tauride at the London Coliseum started 6 November 2026 and runs until 14 November 2026. Tickets for Iphigénie en Tauride start at £27.50 and are available to book now
Tosca is a current production at the London Coliseum. The latest booking period for Tosca at the London Coliseum started 30 October 2026 and runs until 11 December 2026. Tickets for Tosca start at £27.50 and are available to book now
How do I get to the London Coliseum?
Public transport is recommended to travel to the London Coliseum.  The nearest underground or train stations are Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line).  If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176.  If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parks are Q-ParkChinatown  and Q-Park Trafalgar  (more parking information).  For directions to the London Coliseum see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions
Is there a dress code at the London Coliseum?
There is no specific dress code at the London Coliseum, with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.
Does the London Coliseum have air conditioning or air cooling?
Yes, the London Coliseum has an Air Cooling system.
What is the Accessibility at the London Coliseum?

London Coliseum accessibility information

Access phone number: 020 7845 9300, 020 7845 9300 (typetalk)

Access email address: [email protected]

Accessible toilets situated: Balcony Dress Circle Stalls Basement

Number of Wheelchair spaces: Stalls x6 Dress Circle x2

Sound amplification: Induction Loop & Sennheiser radio transmission system

Access from street to foyer: Ramp

Access from theatre foyer to seats (number = stairs): 0 to Stalls,30 to Dress Circle, 63 to Upper Circle, 93 to Balcony

Level access: To Stalls Row 0, Dress Circle Row K, Balcony Row K

Stair lift, lift or ramp available: Lift to all Auditorium levels

How many seats are in the London Coliseum?
The London Coliseum has 2939 seats.
Is the London Coliseum a member of the Society of London Theatre?
Yes, the London Coliseum is a full member of SOLT, and productions at the venue are eligible for the main categories of the Olivier Awards.

London Coliseum Facts

What date did the London Coliseum open?

24 December 1904

Who designed the London Coliseum?

Frank Matcham

What was the first production at the London Coliseum?

A Variety Show


Previous Shows

Past shows that have played at the London Coliseum include:

Angel's Bone
Now You See Me Live
Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman
Ballet Icons Gala
HMS Pinafore
Partenope
Kinky Boots
Dead Man Walking
Albert Herring
Carmen
Cinderella (La Cenerentola)
The Great Gatsby
Così fan tutte
The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny
Akram Khan's Giselle
The Little Prince
We Will Rock You
Giselle - English National Ballet
The Elixir of Love
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
La Bohème - ENO
Kirill Richter & Richter Trio: Sands of Time
Swan Lake
Spirited Away
Duke Bluebeard's Castle
The Magic Flute - ENO
Iolanthe
The Barber of Seville
Peter Grimes
Jenufa
The Handmaid's Tale
The Mongol Khan
The Dead City - English National Opera
It's A Wonderful Life
The Yeoman of the Guard
Gloriana
The Rhinegold
Blue
Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
Rumi: The Musical
My Fair Lady
Radio & Juliet / Faun / McGregor + Mugler
English National Ballet 70th Anniversary Gala
Le Corsaire - ENB
Man of La Mancha
War Requiem - ENO
Salome - ENO
The Merry Widow - ENO
Jack The Ripper - ENO
Porgy And Bess - ENO
St. Petersburg Ballet - Swan Lake
The Glenn Miller Story
On Your Feet!
Kiss Me, Kate
Akhnaten - ENO
Notre Dame de Paris
Satyagraha
The Marriage of Figaro
Chess
Aida
Project Polunin
Rigoletto
Carousel
The Pearl Fishers
The Australian Ballet - Swan Lake
The Australian Ballet - Cinderella
Madam Butterfly
Norma
The Mikado
Sunset Boulevard
The Force of Destiny
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
The Pirates Of Penzance
Sweeney Todd
Swan Lake - ENB
English National Opera New Season
The Nutcracker
Sir Frederick Ashton's Romeo & Juliet
The Nutcracker

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