WHAT'S ON AT THE LONDON COLISEUM, LONDON
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.
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.
What's On at the London Coliseum, London
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...Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman
London Coliseum, London
Sunday 3 May 2026
Total Eclipse is a one-night gala event featuring the work of Jim Steinman. Steinman wrote songs built for scale: dramatic, relentless, and unapologetically theatrical. This new orchestral concert brings his greatest hits catalogue to the L...Nutcracker
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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If you lose an item during a visit to the London Coliseum, you can find their contact information here.
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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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