Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal, Glasgow is the city’s most historic and prestigious theatre, combining grand Victorian elegance with world-class performance. With a seating capacity of around 1,541, it hosts opera, ballet, musicals and large-scale productions, making it a mainstay in Glasgow’s cultural life.

🎶 About the Venue

The Theatre Royal first opened in 1867 as the Royal Colosseum & Opera House. It was damaged by fire in 1879, and rebuilt by renowned theatre architect Charles J. Phipps, giving it much of its current form. Over its long history, it has hosted plays, variety, opera, ballet and pantomime, and in later years it was used by Scottish Television (STV) before being restored for its theatrical use. Since the mid-1970s it has served as the home for Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. A major renovation in recent decades has improved the foyer, accessibility, and audience experience while respecting its Category A listed status.

🎟️ What’s On at Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal’s programme is rich and varied: full-scale operas, ballet performances, musicals, touring productions and gala concerts. It continues to host high production values and important cultural events for Glasgow and Scotland at large.

Theatre Royal Events

Theatre Royal

282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK.

Telephone Booking* 0333 009 6690.
Group Bookings* 0207 206 1174.
Access Bookings** 0800 912 6971.
Stage Door/Admin 0141 332 3321.
*Calls charged at standard geographic rates and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as calls to 01 and 02 numbers.**(Calls charged at local rate)
The box office will open 90 minutes prior to performances.

A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal.

Q Park are pleased to partner with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit. It’s easy to book in advance at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/.

The nearest subway station is Cowcaddens, which is a 10 min walk.

Glasgow Queen Street is the closest station to the theatre.

🍽️ Before & After the Show

If you’re attending a performance at the Theatre Royal, here are some good dining and drink options in the area to enjoy before or after:

  • Restaurants and cafés around Hope Street, Trongate, Cowcaddens, and Central Station area.
  • Bars and eateries along Sauchiehall Street / Buchanan Street corridor, which are within walking distance.
  • More relaxed pubs or cocktail bars in the city centre that stay open late.