Unlike most West End theatres, the Palladium doesn’t run a single long-term show, it’s a variety venue hosting concerts, comedy, one-off events and, every Christmas, London’s biggest pantomime. After Love Never Dies in Concert, the annual Palladium panto takes over from 5th December 2026 to 10th January 2027 (the 2026 production is still to be announced), and a concert version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, starring Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker, plays for three performances in March 2027.
The London Palladium has three seating levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Upper Circle. It’s a huge, grand variety theatre with over 2,000 seats, so here’s where to sit.
The Stalls are split into three sections by two central aisles, with rows fanning outward and end seats angled across the stage. Central rows give the most immersive view.
The Royal Circle is on the first level and, being roughly eye level with the performers, gives a great connection to what’s happening on stage. Good legroom too, thanks to the central aisles.
The Upper Circle is the top tier, well-raked so the view over the audience ahead stays clear even from the back rows. It’s the most affordable way to see a show here.
The London Palladium sits just off Oxford Street on Argyll Street. The nearest tube station is Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines), just a couple of minutes’ walk away.
The London Palladium opened on 26th December 1910, designed by the great theatre architect Frank Matcham. It’s one of Britain’s most famous variety venues, having hosted the Royal Variety Performance 43 times, most recently in 2019, and the classic ITV show Sunday Night at the London Palladium from 1955 to 1967, including The Beatles’ legendary 1963 appearance that helped kick off Beatlemania.
The Palladium resumed its now-famous annual Christmas pantomime in 2016 after a 29-year gap, and it’s gone on to win a Laurence Olivier Award. Rather than hosting one long-running show, the Palladium’s calendar is packed with concerts, comedy, one-off events and huge seasonal productions. It’s owned by Really Useful Theatres, part of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s group.
The London Palladium has a capacity of 2,286 across its three levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Upper Circle.
The London Palladium is owned by Really Useful Theatres, part of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s group.
It opened on 26th December 1910.
The Palladium doesn’t run one continuous show. It hosts a changing programme of concerts, comedy and events, with Love Never Dies in Concert on 16th-17th October 2026, followed by the annual Christmas pantomime from 5th December 2026.
Yes, wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls, with an infra-red induction loop and headsets and binoculars available for hire.
Worth a little planning. The Grand Circle and Royal Circle are reached by stairs only – around 50 steps up to the Grand Circle – as the theatre’s lift serves the Stalls level alone in this listed Victorian building. No specific rake figures are published, but that long, uninterrupted climb and the height of the upper tiers can be uncomfortable if you’re prone to vertigo. The Stalls have step-free access from the main entrance, so it’s worth requesting those, or calling the box office to talk through your options.
Oxford Circus is the closest, just a couple of minutes’ walk away.
Central Stalls and the Royal Circle both give excellent views and a great connection to performers. The Upper Circle is a good, well-raked budget option too.
Yes, the Palladium’s annual pantomime is one of London’s biggest, resuming in 2016 after a long hiatus and going on to win a Laurence Olivier Award.
You can book tickets for shows at the London Palladium directly through LW Theatres’ official website. I’d always recommend booking through the theatre’s own site or a trusted official retailer to avoid inflated resale prices.
