At a glance
- Eventim Apollo is in Hammersmith, west London, and is still widely called the Hammersmith Apollo. Its seating plan shows a total capacity of 3,655.
- Stalls rows run from A by the stage to FF at the back. The Circle has rows A to Z, split into Blocks 1 to 11.
- The Stalls seats are removable, so the floor is seated at some shows and standing at others. Check the event page.
- The Circle has no lift: 30 steps to the foyer, 10 more to the entrance, then 12 to Rows A to F or 39 to Rows G to Z.
- Bags must be A4 or smaller, and that rule covers the cloakroom too. Show your downloaded mobile ticket, not a screenshot.
- Stalls, Rows A to M: Front of the ground floor. Seated or standing, depending on the show.
- Stalls, Rows N to FF: Back of the ground floor. The floor slopes down towards the stage.
- Stalls Standing: Behind the mixer area at some events. A limited space behind the seats.
- Circle, Rows A to F: Front of the upper level, Blocks 7 to 11.
- Circle, Rows G to Z: Rear of the upper level, Blocks 1 to 6.
- Circle Standing: Behind Row Z at some events. No bags allowed.
Simple plan, not to scale.
The Eventim Apollo seating plan has two levels: the Stalls on the ground floor and the Circle above. Stalls rows run from A by the stage to FF at the back, and the Circle is split into Blocks 1 to 11. The Hammersmith venue’s plan shows a total capacity of 3,655, and the Stalls can also be all standing.
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How does the Eventim Apollo seating plan work?
The Eventim Apollo seating plan works on two levels, and the ground floor changes with the show. Eventim Apollo is a music venue in Hammersmith, west London, which opened on 28 March 1932 as the Gaumont Palace. Many people still call it the Hammersmith Apollo, and older fans know it as the Hammersmith Odeon. A Hammersmith Apollo seating plan shows this same building.
The Stalls seats have been removable since 2003, so the floor is seated at some shows and standing at others. The event page tells you which. The Circle stays seated, apart from a small standing area at the very back.
| Area | Rows | Places on the venue’s plan | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalls | A to FF | 1,417 seats | Ground floor, step-free from the street. The floor slopes down towards the stage |
| Stalls Standing | Behind the mixer area | 120 | A limited space behind the seated fans, at some events |
| Circle | A to Z, Blocks 1 to 11 | 1,924 seats | Upper level, reached only by stairs |
| Circle Standing | Behind Row Z | 178 | At the very back, at some events. No bags allowed |
The mixer area on the plan is the space kept for the sound desk, where the sound team works during a show.
How do rows, blocks and seat numbers work at Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo’s plan labels each place by level, row and seat, and the Circle adds a block number. The venue’s plan shows these patterns:
- Stalls rows: these start at Row A by the stage. After Row Z come AA, BB, CC, DD, EE and FF.
- Row length: the floor fans out. Row A has 12 seats, Row M has 48 and Row FF has 70.
- Circle rows: Rows A to F form the front, in Blocks 7 to 11. Rows G to Z form the rear, in Blocks 1 to 6.
- Missing letters: neither level has a Row I, and the Stalls have no Row O.
- Seat numbers: the plan puts seat 1 at the right-hand end of each row, with the stage at the bottom. So as you face the stage, low numbers are on your left.
What is the capacity of Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo’s own seating plan shows a total capacity of 3,655, which includes the two rear standing areas. Wikipedia gives 5,039 when the Stalls are open standing.
Where are the best seats at Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo’s best seats for most people are at the front of the Circle, in Rows A to F of the central Blocks 8, 9 and 10. You look straight at the stage from above the crowd, and you keep your seat all night. The venue publishes no ranking, so these are simple rules.
- Best for being close: the front of the Stalls at a seated show, or the front of the floor at a standing show.
- Best for sound: the back of the Stalls, in front of the mixer area, because the sound team sets the mix from there.
- Best on a tighter budget: start with the rear Circle, Rows G to Z, and compare prices on your show’s plan.
- Best for children: the Circle. At shows with Stalls standing, the venue recommends that all children under 14 sit there.
- Best for a treat: a Lounge Pass Premium Seat Package, offered on select shows, which the venue describes as one of the best views in the house.
- Not ideal: the far ends of the rear Circle, Blocks 1 and 6, where you watch from the side.
What is the view from your seat at Eventim Apollo?
Seat views at Eventim Apollo depend on your level and on whether people near you stand. The venue says that for some events customers may stand in the Circle, and staff cannot always stop them. So treat every view below as a seated view.
| Where you are | What you see | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Stalls, Rows A to M | The closest seats, in rows that start narrow | Fans who want to see faces |
| Stalls, Rows N to FF | A wider view, helped by the sloping floor | Most seated shows |
| Stalls Standing | The stage over the heads of the seated rows, from behind the sound desk | Late bookers happy to stand |
| Circle, Rows A to F | The stage from above, with the front of the Circle ahead of you | Most first-timers |
| Circle, Rows G to Z | The whole stage from higher up and further back | Anyone who wants a seat for less |
| Circle Standing | The stage from the very back, behind seated fans | Fans who do not mind standing, without a bag |
For real photos, try A View From My Seat, a fan website. Search for your level and row, not just the venue, because stage sets differ.
Is Eventim Apollo seated or standing?
Eventim Apollo is seated or standing in the Stalls depending on the show, while the Circle has seats at every show. When the Stalls are standing, a ticket gives you a place on the floor, not a numbered spot. Keep these rules in mind:
- Check first: the event page and your ticket say whether you are standing.
- Rear standing: the venue has a limited amount of rear Stalls and rear Circle standing behind seated fans. If those fans stand, a clear view is not promised.
- Bags: none are allowed in the Rear Circle Standing section.
- Leaving: all shows have a no-readmission policy, which means that once you go out, you cannot come back in.
How much are Eventim Apollo tickets?
Eventim Apollo tickets have no fixed price by level, because each show sets its own prices. Its website sends buyers to eventim.co.uk, and Ticketmaster UK sells several shows too. You cannot buy general tickets by phone.
The box office opens at 4pm on performance days, and its sales carry a booking fee. The venue also publishes these extras:
| Extra | Official price | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Cloakroom, jacket | £3 | Limited space |
| Cloakroom, bag | £5 | Only bags smaller than A4 |
| Hearing loop headphones or neck loop | £10 deposit | Refundable. Collect from the box office |
| Lounge Pass | Shown on eventim.co.uk | Needs a separate event ticket |
A Lounge Pass is an optional upgrade. It gives you a short fast-track queue, the private Eventim Lounge, a free drink, and private toilets and cloakroom. The lounge is 30 steps from the main entrance. It suits a birthday or a night out with friends. It is not worth it just to be first through the doors, because it does not promise that.
Where are the accessible seats at Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo has two accessible platforms in the rear corners of the Stalls, with step-free access from the street. They hold up to 8 access ticket holders plus their companions, so 16 people in total. All Stalls seats are also step-free, but the Circle has no lift.
- Booking: email info@eventimapollo.com or call 020 8563 3800, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. Staff aim to reply within 5 working days.
- Timing: contact the venue as early as you can, but not before the show goes on sale.
- Companions: platform tickets are sold in pairs, one full-price ticket plus one free personal assistant ticket. For other seats, send evidence such as an Access Card showing a +1 symbol.
- Arriving: use the ramp by the box office entrance. It does not give you early entry.
- Toilets: two accessible toilets are at the rear of the Stalls, with a RADAR lock. Staff can help if you have no key.
- Hearing: a hearing loop covers the auditorium. Ask about British Sign Language soon after a show goes on sale.
- Assistance dogs: these are welcome, but may not always be able to stay in the auditorium. Email the venue first.
How many steps are there to the Circle at Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo has 30 steps from the main entrance to the Circle foyer, then 10 more to the auditorium entrance. From there it is 12 steps to Rows A to F, or 39 steps to Rows G to Z and rear standing. A seat in Row F is 52 steps in all.
Bringing children to Eventim Apollo?
All customers aged 14 or under must be with an adult aged 18 or over. In general, under-3s are not allowed, but this changes from event to event, so check the event page. Every child needs their own ticket.
How do you get to Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo is at 45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9QH, and the easiest way there is the Tube to Hammersmith. The station sits inside the Broadway Shopping Centre, directly across the road from the venue.
| How | Route | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Tube | Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines) | Across the road. Wheelchair accessible |
| Tube | Hammersmith (Hammersmith & City line) | A separate station, also close by. Wheelchair accessible |
| Bus | Routes 9, 10, 27, 33, 72, 190, 211, 220, 267, 283, 295, 391, 419 and H91 | Hammersmith bus station is in the same shopping centre |
| Taxi | Black cabs | Outside the Hammersmith Broadway exit leading to Hammersmith Road |
| Car | Drop-off only | A drop-off point on Queen Caroline Street, and no venue parking |
- Driving? The venue advises against it. The streets nearby are mostly residential, and it says theft from cars is high.
- Blue Badge holder? You can park free in any shared-use bay in Hammersmith and Fulham. Display your badge and clock correctly.
- Travelling from outside London? The Hammersmith & City line reaches Paddington and King’s Cross St Pancras. Stage times are often confirmed only on the day, so book a late train home.
- Coming from abroad? The Piccadilly line runs from Heathrow to Hammersmith with no change.
What can you bring into Eventim Apollo, and when should you arrive?
Eventim Apollo door times differ from show to show, so go by the time on your ticket or the event page. The venue says stage times are normally confirmed only on the day, at the box office. Everyone goes through a security screening system on the way in, so allow time for it.
- Bags: A4 size or smaller only, and that means the full size of the bag. A larger bag folded over is refused, and the cloakroom will not take it.
- Large items: the venue suggests Stasher or Bounce, services that find places nearby to leave them.
- Not allowed: your own food and drink, large umbrellas, laptops, iPads, GoPros, helmets, flags and professional cameras, among others.
- Your ticket: show the downloaded ticket on your phone. Screenshots are not accepted.
- Collecting tickets: bring your order details and ID in the booker’s name. A bank card will do.
- Drinks: buy them at the bars and take them in plastic containers. Glass, smoking and e-cigarettes are banned in the auditorium.
- Ears: disposable earplugs are available from any bar or the box office.
Which mistakes should you avoid at Eventim Apollo?
Three errors cost people most at Eventim Apollo: bringing a bag bigger than A4, showing a screenshot of your ticket and booking the Circle for someone who cannot manage stairs. Also watch for these:
- Mixing up venues: the Apollo Theatre in the West End and O2 Apollo Manchester are different buildings.
- Assuming a Stalls ticket means a seat: at a standing show it does not.
- Leaving for a break: the no-readmission rule means you cannot get back in.
Going to a bigger London show? The O2 arena seating plan shows how a large arena differs.
Who is playing at Eventim Apollo soon?
Rock, punk, pop and soul all feature at Eventim Apollo over the next year. The Fray is first, on Monday 16 November 2026, and Deacon Blue closes the list in October 2027.
| Date | Show | Last official check |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16 November 2026 | The Fray, rock band | On sale at Ticketmaster UK, 31 October |
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Deep Purple, rock band | Sold out at Eventim Apollo |
| Sunday 20 December 2026 | Sex Pistols, punk band | On sale at Eventim Apollo |
| Friday 5 February 2027 | Donny Osmond, singer | Sold out at Ticketmaster UK, 28 October |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | Donny Osmond | On sale at Ticketmaster UK, 21 October |
| Thursday 4, Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Monday 8 March 2027 | Sienna Spiro, singer | Sold out at Eventim Apollo, 28 October |
| Friday 9 April 2027 | Gabrielle, singer | On sale at Ticketmaster UK, 21 October |
| Sunday 24 October 2027 | Deacon Blue, band | On sale at Ticketmaster UK, 21 October |
| Monday 25 October 2027 | Deacon Blue | Sold out at Ticketmaster UK |
What to do now (as of 31 October 2026)
As of 31 October 2026, the latest official checks show The Fray, Sex Pistols, Gabrielle, one Donny Osmond night and one Deacon Blue night on sale for Eventim Apollo. Deep Purple and all four Sienna Spiro nights are sold out. The next date to watch is The Fray on Monday 16 November.
- Still on sale: choose the Stalls or the Circle using the plan above, then buy from the seller listed.
- Sold out: the Sienna Spiro tickets page shows how it works. Other fans can offer their tickets there, and these are called resale listings.
- Buying a resale ticket: check whether it is a seat or standing, then find the row on the plan above.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at Eventim Apollo?
For most people, the best seats at Eventim Apollo are in the front of the Circle, Rows A to F, in the central Blocks 8, 9 and 10. You look straight at the stage from above the crowd. The front of the Stalls gets you closest, and the rear Circle is a good place to start on a tighter budget.
Is Eventim Apollo seated or standing?
Eventim Apollo can be both. The Stalls seats are removable, so the floor is seated at some shows and standing at others, and the event page tells you which. The Circle has seats at every show, with a small standing area behind Row Z at some events. People near you may still stand.
What is the capacity of Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo's seating plan shows a total capacity of 3,655, with 1,417 seats in the Stalls and 1,924 in the Circle. That total includes the rear standing areas. Wikipedia gives a capacity of 5,039 when the Stalls are open standing, so the number depends on the kind of show.
Is Eventim Apollo the same as the Hammersmith Apollo?
Yes. Eventim Apollo is the current name of the venue on Queen Caroline Street in Hammersmith, west London. Many people still call it the Hammersmith Apollo, and it was once the Hammersmith Odeon. It is not the Apollo Theatre in the West End, and it is not O2 Apollo Manchester.
How are the rows numbered at Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo's Stalls rows start at Row A by the stage and end at Row FF, with AA to FF following Row Z. The Circle runs from Row A to Row Z, with Rows A to F in Blocks 7 to 11 and Rows G to Z in Blocks 1 to 6. Neither level has a Row I.
How many steps are there to the Circle at Eventim Apollo?
Eventim Apollo has 30 steps from the main entrance to the Circle foyer, then 10 steps to the auditorium entrance. From there it is 12 steps to Rows A to F, or 39 steps to Rows G to Z and rear standing. There is no lift, so the Circle does not suit step-free visitors.
What size bag can I take into Eventim Apollo?
You can take a bag of A4 size or smaller into Eventim Apollo. A larger bag folded over to look smaller is refused, and the cloakroom will not take it. The cloakroom charges £5 for a bag and £3 for a jacket. No bags at all are allowed in the Rear Circle Standing section.
Can children go to Eventim Apollo?
Yes, but all customers aged 14 or under must be with an adult aged 18 or over. In general, Eventim Apollo does not allow under-3s, though this varies by event. Every child needs a ticket. At shows with Stalls standing, the venue recommends that all children under 14 sit in the Circle.
Is there parking at Eventim Apollo?
No. Eventim Apollo has no parking spaces, only a drop-off point on Queen Caroline Street. The venue advises against parking nearby because the area is mostly residential and it says theft from cars is high. Hammersmith Tube and bus stations are across the road, inside the Broadway Shopping Centre, and both are wheelchair accessible.
What time does Eventim Apollo open?
Eventim Apollo door times differ by show, and the time is usually given when you book and on your ticket. The box office opens at 4pm on show days. Stage times are normally confirmed only on the day, at the box office. All times can change, so check before you travel.
