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About Criterion Theatre

The Criterion Theatre is a West End theatre at Piccadilly Circus in the City of Westminster, and is a Grade II* listed building. It has a seating capacity of 588.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Piccadilly CircusMetro station60 m · 1 min walk
  • Leicester SquareMetro station430 m · 7 min walk
  • Charing CrossMetro station540 m · 9 min walk
  • Tottenham Court RoadTrain station630 m · 10 min walk
  • Green ParkMetro station720 m · 12 min walk
  • Tottenham Court RoadMetro station730 m · 12 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Q-Park Leicester SquareMulti-storey car park190 m · 3 min walk
  • Banksy StatueCar park350 m · 6 min walk
  • QPark ChinatownUnderground car park420 m · 7 min walk
  • Q-Park Burlington StreetUnderground car park · 330 spaces470 m · 8 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • GranaioRestaurant30 m · 1 min walk
  • The Hard Rock CafeCafé · burger30 m · 1 min walk
  • Caffee ConcertoCafé30 m · 1 min walk
  • Masala Zone Piccadilly CircusRestaurant · indian30 m · 1 min walk
  • Simit SarayiCafé50 m · 1 min walk
  • Wok and FireRestaurant · chinese70 m · 1 min walk
  • Angus SteakhouseRestaurant70 m · 1 min walk
  • FallowRestaurant80 m · 1 min walk

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Criterion Theatre: FAQs

What's on at Criterion Theatre?

Criterion Theatre has 87 upcoming events. Next up: Titanique on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Where is Criterion Theatre?

Criterion Theatre is located at 218 - 223 PICCADILLY, London, W1J 9HT.

How big is Criterion Theatre?

Criterion Theatre has a capacity of around 588.

Is there parking at Criterion Theatre?

There is limited street parking around the area with pay and display charges. Please note that resident parking bays are not available for visitor parking. The Congestion Charge is currently operational Monday to Sunday 7am - 10pm, including Bank Holidays. The nearest car park is: Q-Park Leicester Square Whitcomb Street London WC2H 7DT

Does Criterion Theatre have accessible seating?

The auditorium is situated below street level with step free access only available to the Upper Circle. Dress Circle is one further level down and the Stalls three levels below Jermyn Street level, and four floors below Piccadilly Circus. Via the main entrance stairway there are 23 steps down to the Upper Circle, 32 steps down to the Dress Circle and 54 steps to the Stalls. Unfortunately we do not currently have a lift facility in the Grade II listed building.

When is the Criterion Theatre box office open?

Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 8pm, Sundays 11.30am to 7.30pm

What is the nearest station to Criterion Theatre?

The nearest station is Piccadilly Circus (Metro station), about 60 m from Criterion Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to Criterion Theatre?

The closest places to stay are Moxy (30 m), Zedwell Piccadilly Circus (80 m), and Zedwell Capsule Hotel (90 m).

When did Criterion Theatre open?

Criterion Theatre opened in 1874.