London Palladium, London
The London Palladium is on Argyll Street, 40 metres from Oxford Circus, with 2,292 seats over three levels, and it's arguably London's most famous theatre. It's the home of British variety, the Royal Variety Performance, the biggest traditional pantomime every year (this year Cinderella) and shorter runs of big musicals.
Still choosing seats? The front and middle of the Stalls are the best seats in the building, with the Royal Circle, rows B to F, close behind. Our own pick is a seat a third of the way across the row, next to the aisle in the centre block. Boxes and the far ends of rows are good buys for a concert or comedy night and the wrong ones for a musical or the panto.
Already booked? Arrive 20 to 25 minutes before, no later: there are bag checks and the foyer is small. The Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle each have their own entrance, so go to yours first.
Each level has its own page: the Stalls, the Royal Circle, the Grand Circle and the Boxes, with all of them side by side on the seating plan. After those come how to get here, access, bars and facilities, restaurants, bars and hotels nearby and more about the theatre.
Quick facts
- Address: 8 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF
- Nearest tube: Oxford Circus, 1 to 2 minutes, using the Argyll Street exit
- Capacity: 2,292 seats, plus 20 standing places
- Levels: Stalls, Royal Circle (also called the Dress Circle), Grand Circle (also called the Upper Circle)
- Bars: four, over three floors
- Arrive: 20 to 25 minutes before, no later
What's On at the London Palladium
Cinderella, 5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
The Palladium pantomime is one of the annual treats that returns to the West End every year, and this time round it is Cinderella, with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reuniting as the Ugly Sisters. They are joined by Julian Clary as the Fairy Godfather, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Rob Madge, with Dex Lee as Prince Charming and Hope Dawe as Cinderella.
It's a big, glossy show, with pyrotechnics, a full-size set, and Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin and Nigel Havers back as Palladium panto regulars. Expect plenty of the jokes going over the children's heads, and lots of other hijinks. Audience participation is half the fun! It's full of jokes and innuendo, but do remember it's 4+ to enter the theatre.
Every Palladium pantomime since it came back in 2016: Cinderella (2016), Dick Whittington (2017), Snow White (2018), Goldilocks and the Three Bears (2019), Pantoland at the Palladium (2020 and 2021), Jack and the Beanstalk (2022), Peter Pan (2023), Robin Hood (2024) and Sleeping Beauty (2025).
Before and after the panto
Until Cinderella opens, the Palladium is doing what it does between musicals: concerts and comedy, mostly one nights, so the bill changes almost every evening. Each date is sold separately, so check the one you want rather than the theatre. The longer runs coming up:
- Love Never Dies, 16 to 18 October 2026
- Al Murray, selected dates from 6 November 2026 to 9 April 2027
- Kevin Bridges, 28 to 31 January 2027
- Blue Man Group, 16 to 21 February 2027
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 26 to 27 March 2027
- Russell Howard, 24 to 25 September 2027
- Alan Carr, 27 October to 6 November 2027
Jesus Christ Superstar, which played here until 5 September 2026 with Sam Ryder as Jesus, has moved to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where it plays from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027.
Ticket prices
Prices depend entirely on the production: a panto, a concert and a twelve-week musical are priced differently. For Cinderella, tickets start from around £25. Grand Circle seats cost from around £90 up to around £120, and premium seats in the Stalls and Royal Circle start from around £175. It's selling fast, and most seats are already sold. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we will tell you what the difference between two bands actually buys on your date.
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London Palladium FAQs
How many seats does the London Palladium have?
2,292 seats plus 20 standing places: 1,023 in the Stalls, 597 in the Royal Circle, 656 in the Grand Circle and 16 in the Boxes. The Stalls hold almost half the theatre on their own.
What's on at the London Palladium?
The pantomime, Cinderella, from 5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. Before and after it, concerts and comedy, mostly one nights, plus short runs such as Kevin Bridges in January and Blue Man Group in February 2027.
Can I bring children?
Yes, from age 4: it is venue policy that children under 4 aren't admitted, whatever the show. Booster seats aren't allowed in the Royal Circle or the Grand Circle. The theatre's policy doesn't mention the Stalls, so if your child will need a booster there, ask the theatre before you go. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we'll help you pick seats a child can see from.
Is there a dress code? Can I wear jeans or trainers?
No dress code, and jeans and trainers are completely normal. That is true across the West End rather than particular to the Palladium, and nobody is going to look at you twice.
Some people do dress up, more so for a concert (you might see some fancy dress) or a one-off event than for a musical, and you will see both in the same auditorium on the same night without either looking out of place.
Can I wear shorts to the theatre? What do people actually wear?
Shorts are absolutely fine. Wear what you are comfortable in. In practice most people are in trousers with a shirt or a T-shirt, and plenty of women wear a dress or jeans. You are in the seat for a couple of hours, so comfort beats smartness every time.
Is it cold inside the London Palladium?
The building is air conditioned and the temperature is usually well judged. Take a jumper anyway if you feel the cold, because a theatre this size with the air conditioning running can catch you out on a summer evening.
What time do shows finish at the London Palladium?
Most shows run two and a half to three hours including the interval, so a 7:30pm start usually finishes somewhere between 10pm and 10:30pm. Some run shorter and some longer, depending on the production and who it is aimed at. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we will tell you the running time for your date before you book a train home.
Can I take a bag in?
A handbag or small rucksack is fine, and there are bag checks at the door. The cloakroom takes coats and bags: £3 for clothing, £5 for bags and suitcases.
Can I bring a bottle of water?
Sealed water is normally fine. Outside food and alcohol are not, and there are four bars inside.
Can I buy tickets on the day, or at the Box Office?
Usually, subject to what is left, and the Box Office is separate from the foyer, on your left as you go in. For panto or a star booking, the day of the show is late. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we will tell you whether it is worth the trip.
Can I get a refund or change my date?
Theatre tickets are generally non-refundable once bought, which is standard across the West End rather than particular to this theatre. Exchanges are sometimes possible depending on the production. Ring us and we will tell you your actual options.
Can I book by phone?
Yes. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we'll tell you what's actually free on your date, which level suits the show you're seeing, and what the gap between two prices gets you.
Is the London Palladium the same as the Hollywood Palladium?
No. This is the London Palladium on Argyll Street, W1. There are venues called Palladium in Los Angeles, New York, Worcester, Massachusetts and Prague, and a hotel group of the same name, but this is the one people usually mean.