Tickets for events at Apollo Victoria, London

The Apollo Victoria Theatre is one of London’s most striking and historic entertainment venues. Originally opened in 1930 as the New Victoria Cinema, it was designed by architects Ernest Wamsley Lewis and William Edward Trent. Its dramatic Art Deco architecture features twin façades and a vast interior inspired by an underwater fantasy, complete with scallop-shell motifs, crystal-like lighting, and curved chrome finishes. Once nicknamed “Sing Sing” by cab drivers for its fortress-like exterior, the theatre is now a Grade II listed building and seats over 2,300 guests.

Over the decades, the Apollo Victoria has hosted an impressive array of shows and artists. From classic musicals like The Sound of Music and Fiddler on the Roof, to pop concerts and, perhaps most notably, the ground-breaking Starlight Express, which ran for 18 years with a custom-built race track weaving through the auditorium. In 2006, the theatre became home to Wicked, one of the West End’s most popular and longest-running productions. 

It once served as a rehearsal space for Led Zeppelin, was one of the first venues to trial live TV broadcast in 1939, and is rumoured to be haunted. It was also the first auditorium in London to be fully lit with LEDs - a nod to its ongoing legacy of theatrical innovation.

By Train

The theatre is within walking distance of Victoria Station, one of London's busiest stations with many connections across the South East. The station is also accessible via the Tube on the Victoria, District and Circle lines.

By Bus

The nearest bus lines are 38, 73, 8 & 24.

Parking

If driving, the nearest car parks are MasterPark at Rochester Row, NCP Car Park at Semley Place, & Q Park Pimlico/Victoria.

Number of Steps

There are 3 steps between rows in the auditorium.

Step-free information

‍Limited stairs or stair free access is in Row F of the Dress circle. There is a total of 17 steps to these seats with handrails, or they are stair-free if you enter the theatre and auditorium using two platform lifts, accessed from the Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance.

Wheelchair Access

The Apollo Victoria Theatre has 4 wheelchair positions located at either end of Row F in the Circle. 

Hearing Systems

All seats in the auditorium are able to pick up the signal using our Sennheiser MobileConnect sound amplification system.

Guide Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, and can either be taken into the auditorium or looked after during the performance.

General Access Info

For all access bookings, please call 0800 912 6973 or email apollovictoriaaccess@theambassadors.com.