WHAT'S ON AT THE ADELPHI THEATRE, LONDON
The Adelphi Theatre is part of LW Theatre, co-owned with Nederlander Theatres. It originally opened in 1806. The current venue is the 4th version of the venue and has had 7 different names! The Adelphi is presently home to Back To The Future The Musical.
Throughout its history, The Adelphi has hosted pantomimes, melodramas, farces, comedic operas, plays and musicals, and back in 1955 it almost became a Woolworths shop! In more recent years it has hosted huge ALW shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Evita, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and premiered Love Never Dies.
The Adelphi Theatre has had hit show after hit show, such as Chicago, One Man Two Guvnors, Sweeney Todd, Kinky Boots, Waitress, and the world premiere of The Bodyguard. With a seating capacity of 1435, there are plenty of seats for its theatre ghost William Terris to float around! You can book tickets online below for the Adelphi Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Adelphi Theatre, London
What's On at the Adelphi Theatre, London
Back to the Future The Musical

Adelphi Theatre, London
Saturday 19 July 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
WINNER BEST NEW MUSICAL Olivier Awards 2022 | WhatsonStage Awards 2022 | Broadway World Awards 2022 Welcome to Hill Valley! Take an electrifying ride back in time as the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's W...The Van Morrison Alumni Band

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 30 September 2025
An all-star revue staring long-time members of Van Morrison's band. The Van Morrison Alumni Band, a repertoire company unlike any other, features the musicians who played thousands of concerts and recorded hundreds of songs with Van Morriso...The James Brown Experience

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Celebrate the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather's unmatched legacy with The James Brown Experience. Get involved in the movement as you watch high-oc...Trigger Happy TV

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 14 October 2025
It's been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bri...Hollyoaks - The 30th Anniversary Tour

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Three decades of hard-hitting storylines, jaw-dropping drama, and larger than life personalities - now it's time to go behind the scenes like never before! Join the stars of Hollyoaks up close and personal for an access-all-areas live tour,...Brian Cox

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 4 November 2025
One of the greatest actors of his generation, Brian Cox is now a household name due to his embodiment of the infamous character Logan Roy from the international hit Succession, which won him a Golden Globe. But even more extraordinary than ...Matteo Bocelli

Adelphi Theatre, London
Wednesday 5 November 2025
The son of internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, classical crossover star Matteo Bocelli tours with his full live band, performing a mix of songs in English and Italian. "I'm delighted to be announcing this new tour and this new m...Professor Alice Roberts - Domination: The Fall and Rise of an Empire

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire - and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, Dominati...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 25 November 2025
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...An Evening with West Ham Legends

Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Join Tony Gale, Frank McAvennie, Carlton Cole, Julien Dicks, Tony Cottee, and Sir Trevor Brooking for a night of football stories, insights, and nostalgia. Expect an evening packed with behind-the-scenes, hilarious anecdotes, and unfiltered...How to get to the Adelphi Theatre, London
Adelphi Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
The Strand, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7NA
Q-Park offer a 50% discount on pre-booked places for LW Theatre ticket holders via the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme. Click here to find your nearest car park (Leicester Square & Covent Garden) and book your space.
Tube - Covent Garden, Charing cross
Bus - Bus routes that operate in the area are 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
The Adelphi Theatre has a seating capacity of 1435.
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For further information on tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, click here to view their FAQ's.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Adelphi Theatre Box Office, they are open from 12 noon until 7.45pm (apart from Tuesdays when they close at 4pm)
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Back To The Future is 2hrs 40mins including an interval.
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No. LW Theatres, including the Adelphi, do not permit food or drink purchased elsewhere to be taken into their theatres. Empty, reusable water bottles will be permitted.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
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