WHAT'S ON AT THE LONDON COLISEUM, LONDON
The London Coliseum is home to the English National Opera and the English National Ballet. It was originally built as one of London’s largest family variety theatres and opened in 1904. It has been home to variety shows, musicals, comedies, pantomimes, The Royal Variety, and plays for many years, and even became a cinema for a few years.
With a seating capacity of 2359, the London Coliseum holds the largest audience in any West End Theatre. This Grade II listed building situated in the heart of London’s West End on St. Martin’s Lane was the first theatre in England to have a triple revolve installed on its stage.
The London Coliseum is currently home to The Great Gatsby. English National Opera performances to look forward to include Cinderella, Carmen, HMS Pinafore, and Cosi fan tutte, whilst the English National Ballet will be performing Nutcracker, and Akram Khan’s Giselle. You can book tickets online below for the London Coliseum.
Most Popular Shows and Events at London Coliseum, London
English National Opera - Cosi Fan Tutte
London Coliseum
Fri 6 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
English National Opera - HMS Pinafore
London Coliseum
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 7 Feb 2026
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
Thu 11 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
English National Ballet: Akram Khan's Giselle
London Coliseum
Thu 15 - Sun 18 Jan 2026
English National Opera - Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
London Coliseum
Wed 18 - Fri 20 Feb 2026
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
London Coliseum
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb 2026
What's On at the London Coliseum, London
English National Opera - HMS Pinafore
London Coliseum, London
Friday 5 December 2025 - Saturday 7 February 2026
All aboard HMS Pinafore for this hilarious revival of Gilbert & Sullivan's nautical love triangle, where the comic opera duo navigate the tricky waters of class, rank, patriotism and power, in their signature slapstick style. Join Captain C...HMS Pinafore
London Coliseum, London
Friday 5 December 2025 - Saturday 7 February 2026
All aboard HMS Pinafore for this hilarious revival of Gilbert & Sullivan?s nautical love triangle, where the comic opera duo navigate the tricky waters of class, rank, patriotism and power, in their signature slapstick style. Join Captain C...Partenope
London Coliseum, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
Finding The One isn?t easy. Especially when you?re tangled up in a tricky love quadrangle. Join our social butterfly Partenope and her three potential suitors ? Arsace, Armindo and Eurimene ? in this timeless tale where boys meet girl, girl...The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum, London
Thursday 11 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of colour and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians. It?s Christmas Ev...Nutcracker
Nutcracker - London Coliseum
London Coliseum, London
Thursday 11 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of colour and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians. It?s Christmas Ev...The Nutcracker London Tickets
English National Ballet: Akram Khan's Giselle
London Coliseum, London
Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 January 2026
\"A triumph? (Evening Standard), ?sensational? (The Stage), ?staggeringly beautiful and utterly devastating? (The Sunday Express) ? critics have hailed Akram Khan?s Giselle as one of the most electrifying and memorable performances of the p...English National Opera - Cosi Fan Tutte
London Coliseum, London
Friday 6 - Saturday 21 February 2026
Experience all the fun of the fair in Mozart?s Italian comedy masterpiece, where things aren?t quite what they seem for two loved-up couples, who find themselves taking the ultimate relationship test. All women are the same, right? Not to b...The Ballet Icons Gala
London Coliseum, London
Sunday 15 February 2026
An opulent tribute to the timeless beauty of ballet, uniting the world?s most luminous stars from its grandest stages to mark the event?s 20th anniversary. The Legendary Ballet Icons Gala ? 20th Anniversary CelebrationThe Ballet Icons Gala ...Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
London Coliseum, London
Monday 16 - Friday 20 February 2026
Consumerism meets hedonism in ENO?s alluring new production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht?s rarely performed and frighteningly relevant tale of satisfaction at any price. nter the City of Mahagonny, where the pleasure is all yours ? if y...Kinky Boots
London Coliseum, London
Tuesday 17 March - Saturday 11 July 2026
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...How to get to the London Coliseum, London
London Coliseum Frequently Asked Questions
St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
You can pre book with the Q-Park Theatreland scheme to receive a discount, as the London Coliseum is a participating theatre. The nearest carpark is Leicester Square
Tube - Covent Garden, Leicester Square
Bus - bus routes that operate in the area are 14, 19, 24, 38, and 176
The London Coliseum has a seating capacity of 2359.
Click here to view a seating plan
For further information on tickets at the London Coliseum, you can visit their 'How to book' page or you can contact their team.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the London Coliseum Box Office, they are open:
Evening performances - 10am- 30 minutes after the show starts
Matinee only - 2 hours before the show starts - 15 mins after the show starts.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
If the timing is not listed under our 'more info' tab for a particular show at the London Coliseum, you can you can visit their 'How to book' page or you can contact their team.
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Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the London Coliseum.
The London Coliseum does not allow any hot drinks, food, or alcohol purchased from outside the venue to be brought inside.
They do have food and beverages for purchase within the venue.
Yes latecomers will be permitted into the performance but only at a suitable time. There are monitors to watch the performance whilst you wait.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at London Coliseum, London
English National Opera - Cosi Fan Tutte
London Coliseum
Fri 6 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
English National Opera - HMS Pinafore
London Coliseum
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 7 Feb 2026
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
Thu 11 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
English National Ballet: Akram Khan's Giselle
London Coliseum
Thu 15 - Sun 18 Jan 2026
English National Opera - Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
London Coliseum
Wed 18 - Fri 20 Feb 2026
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
London Coliseum
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb 2026