London Palladium seating plan: best seats, views and steps to each level

The London Palladium seating plan has three levels: the Stalls at ground level, the Royal Circle above them and the Grand Circle at the top. There are also a few private boxes. The West End theatre holds 2,286 people. For most people, central seats in the Stalls or Royal Circle give the best view of the stage.

Upcoming shows and their sale status are listed near the end. Theatres and arenas elsewhere are on the UK venues page.

How does the London Palladium seating plan work?

The London Palladium seating plan works like most traditional theatres: three levels stacked one above the other, all facing the stage. The theatre stands on Argyll Street in the West End of London, just off Oxford Circus. It opened on 26 December 1910 and belongs to LW Theatres.

Plays and musicals are normally seated. Some concerts turn the Stalls into a standing floor, so check what your ticket says.

How do row and seat numbers work at the London Palladium?

London Palladium tickets show a level, a row letter and a seat number. So L46 means Row L, Seat 46. The same letter appears on more than one level, so read the level first.

In the Grand Circle, rows run from A at the front up to M at the back, and seat numbers reach 59. LW Theatres’ access guide says the Grand Circle door brings you in at Row E for many seats, so some people walk down and others walk up.

Is the London Palladium seat plan to scale?

No. LW Theatres’ FAQ says its seating plans are not accurate representations of the auditorium, and that they are for illustration only and not to scale. Use the plan to see where a seat is, not how far it is from the stage.

How many seats does the London Palladium have?

The London Palladium holds 2,286 people, according to Wikipedia, which cites London Theatre. LW Theatres’ own pages give no capacity figure.

Where are the best seats at the London Palladium?

The London Palladium’s best seats for most people sit in the middle of the Stalls or near the front of the Royal Circle. Both look straight at the stage. LW Theatres offers a clue: its VIP package for Barry Manilow used Band A seats in the Stalls or Royal Circle. A band is a group of seats sold at one price.

• Best for seeing faces: the Stalls, close to the stage. The slope helps you see over the row in front.
• Best for big musicals: the front of the Royal Circle, where you look down on the whole stage picture.
• Best for children who need a booster seat: the Stalls, because boosters are not allowed on the two upper levels.
• Best on a tighter budget: start with the Grand Circle, the highest level, and compare prices on your show’s plan.
• Best for a private treat: a box, if you do not mind the stairs and can accept a view from the side.
• Not ideal: the Grand Circle for anyone who finds stairs hard. The climb is the longest in the building.

What is the view from your seat at the London Palladium?

Your view at the London Palladium depends mainly on your level, since all three face the stage. Lower seats put you nearer the performers, and higher seats show you more of the stage floor. Here is what to expect.

To check your own seat, follow these steps:

1. Open the seat map for your own date, because each show can differ.
2. See if the Stalls are seated or standing on the event page.
3. Look at fan photos. A View From My Seat is a website where visitors post the view from their seats. The stage set in someone else’s photo will differ from yours.
4. Read the note beside the seat before you pay.

Can you stand at the London Palladium?

You can stand at the London Palladium only at gigs sold as standing, and then only in the Stalls. LW Theatres’ listing for one such gig, Cradle of Filth, said a Stalls ticket meant standing downstairs, while Royal Circle and Grand Circle tickets were seated upstairs.

People upstairs at that gig were asked to stay in their seats. Seated concerts are different. Listings for Barry Manilow and Olly Alexander warned that other people around you may stand during the concert. So even a seat may not give you a clear view at a gig.

How much are London Palladium tickets?

London Palladium ticket prices change with every show, so no fixed price exists for the Stalls, Royal Circle or Grand Circle. Your show’s seat map shows the price of each band. Ticketmaster UK is the seller listed for the three acts below, and LW Theatres sells many other shows itself.

If you need a personal assistant with you, their ticket comes at no extra cost, with proof of eligibility.

How accessible is the London Palladium?

The London Palladium has up to four wheelchair spaces in the Stalls. For theatre productions they are at L46, O48, Q48 and S49, and for gigs and concerts at B4, B31, C3 and C35. The building is listed, which means it is protected by law, and the Royal Circle and Grand Circle cannot be reached without stairs.

• Getting in: use the level access door to the left of the main entrance on Argyll Street. A host meets you and takes you to the Stalls in the lift.
• The lift: the entrance is 90cm wide, and the lift is 103cm wide and 140cm deep. Larger wheelchairs are advised to use Ramillies Place.
• Moving to a seat: all aisle seats in the Stalls suit guests who can transfer. Hosts will store your wheelchair and bring it back. At gigs, LW Theatres suggests the wheelchair spaces, because audiences may stand.
• Booking: call 020 3925 2998, even if you are not on the LW Theatres Access Scheme. New members of the scheme now need a free Digital Access Pass or an Access Card, checked by Nimbus Disability.
• Toilets and bars: there are 2 accessible toilets. The Stalls Bar and The Val Parnell Bar are fully accessible.
• Hearing: ask a manager about the induction loops. Infra-red audio systems are at the cloakroom in the main foyer.
• Assistance dogs: these are welcome, and staff can look after your dog during the show.

How many steps are there to each level of the London Palladium?

The London Palladium has steps to every level, and the Grand Circle has the most. LW Theatres’ access pages give these counts from the entrance.

Bringing children to the London Palladium?

LW Theatres says babies are not admitted to the auditorium, and children must be able to sit unaided in their own seat. The recommended age changes with each production, so read the show page before you book. Every person needs a ticket, whatever their age.

How do you get to the London Palladium?

The London Palladium is at 8 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF, and the easiest way there is the Tube to Oxford Circus. The station is about 100 metres from the main entrance, though it has no step-free access.

• Being dropped off? Guests with access needs can usually be driven to the level access door. If a production has closed the road, the nearest drop-off is on Great Marlborough Street.
• Travelling from outside London? From Oxford Circus, the Victoria line reaches Euston, King’s Cross St Pancras and London Victoria, and the Bakerloo line reaches Paddington and Waterloo.
• Coming from abroad? The Elizabeth line runs from Heathrow to Bond Street, a short Tube ride or walk from the theatre.

What time do doors open at the London Palladium, and what can you bring?

Aim to reach the London Palladium at least 30 minutes before the advertised start, as LW Theatres recommends. Its theatres aim to open 60 minutes before a show, but timings differ, so check your own booking. Concert listings have shown doors an hour before the start.

• Bags: staff may search clothing and bags on the way in and out. Do not bring a large suitcase, because it may be refused.
• Cloakroom: it is in the main foyer, but space is not promised.
• Drinks: LW Theatres suggests ordering your interval drinks at the bar before the show. The interval is the break in the middle.
• Lost tickets: the box office can reissue them on the day, but only to the person who bought them, with ID.
• Smoking: the whole building is no smoking, and that includes e-cigarettes.
• Medical needs: you may bring medicine, food or drink for a medical condition. Tell a duty manager when you arrive.

Which mistakes should you avoid when booking the London Palladium?

The biggest mistakes at the London Palladium are booking the Grand Circle for someone who struggles with stairs, and treating the seat map as an exact picture. Three others catch people out:

• Assuming a Stalls ticket means a seat: at a standing gig, it does not.
• Planning on a booster seat upstairs: boosters are for the Stalls only.
• Choosing Oxford Circus for step-free travel: use Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road.

Going to a bigger show? The O2 arena seating plan shows how a large London arena differs from a theatre.

Who is playing at the London Palladium soon?

London Palladium shows on the current list begin with four nights of stand-up comedy from Kevin Bridges in January 2027. Emeli Sandé and Wet Wet Wet follow later in the year. See all UK concerts for other nights out.

Kevin Bridges also has a long run in Glasgow, so the OVO Hydro seating plan may suit fans in Scotland.

What to do now (as of 31 October 2026)

As of 31 October 2026, the latest official checks show Wet Wet Wet and Kevin Bridges’ Sunday night on sale for the London Palladium. His other three nights and Emeli Sandé are sold out at Ticketmaster UK. The next date to watch is that Sunday night, 31 January 2027.

1. On sale? Pick a level, check the steps above, and book with the seller named on the artist’s page.
2. Sold out? Look at the Kevin Bridges tickets page. Tickets that other fans are reselling appear there, and each artist has a page like it.
3. Buying from another fan? Compare the level, row and seat with the plan above first.