Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY

Palace Theatre Safety Policy

Health & safety measures
  • Regular visible cleaning of all touchable surfaces before and after performances
  • Paperless or print at home tickets
  • Pre-order food and drinks online
  • Availability of hand sanitiser

Getting here

Closest Tube Station

Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road

Closest Train Station

Charing Cross
Palace Theatre Seating Plan

The Palace Theatre Seating Plan

The Palace Theatre seats 1,400 across 4 levels: Stalls, Dress Circle, Grand Circle, and Balcony.

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We recommend taking public transportation to the theatre. The nearest underground stations are Leicester Square Station (Northern/Piccadilly Lines) and Tottenham Court Road Station (Central/Northern Lines). The Palace Theatre is also serviced by bus lines 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, and 176. If arriving by train the nearest rail station to the Palace Theatre is Charing Cross Station. If driving to the theatre the nearest car park is the Q-Park Chinatown.

Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the Palace Theatre. However, sealed bottles of water are allowed.

The Palace Theatre does not have a specific dress code. Most visitors wear casual, everyday clothing, with many opting for jeans.

Since June 2016, the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been staged at the theatre. Performances were paused in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed on 14 October 2021.

Yes, you can pre-order drinks at the Palace Theatre. Bars are located on all levels of the venue, and pre-ordering drinks for the interval is recommended to avoid queues. Staff will prepare your order in advance and place it in a designated collection area for convenience.

It’s best to arrive at least 30–45 minutes before the start of your performance. This allows time for bag checks, ticket scanning, and visiting the bar or restrooms. Doors typically open 60 minutes before the show, especially for major productions like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which may have additional security procedures in place.