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About Opera House Buxton
Buxton Opera House in The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, is a 902-seat opera house. It hosts the annual Buxton Festival and the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, among others, as well as pantomime at Christmas, musicals and other entertainments year-round. Hosting live performances until 1927, the theatre then was used mostly as a cinema until 1976. In 1979, it was refurbished and reopened as a venue for live performance.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Buxton railway stationTrain station350 m · 6 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near Opera House Buxton
Check prices ↗- Old Hall HotelHotel110 m · 2 min walk
- Ensana Buxton CrescentHotel140 m · 2 min walk
- Grosvenor House HotelHotel160 m · 3 min walk
- The Savoy HotelHotel160 m · 3 min walk
- Grove Hotel and Grove ParadeHotel260 m · 4 min walk
- Palace HotelHotel270 m · 4 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Opera House Buxton
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Opera House Buxton: FAQs
What's on at Opera House Buxton?
Opera House Buxton has 23 upcoming events. Next up: Phil Wang: UH OH on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Where is Opera House Buxton?
Opera House Buxton is located at Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN.
Is there parking at Opera House Buxton?
There is free parking close to the theatre if you arrive early, or after 18:00 at the rear of the Pavilion Gardens just a short walk away from the venue.
Does Opera House Buxton have accessible seating?
The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact the venue for further details.
When is the Opera House Buxton box office open?
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00 If there is no performance the box office will close at 18:00. The box office will open from 16:00 on a Sunday of a performance is taking place.
What is the nearest station to Opera House Buxton?
The nearest station is Buxton railway station (Train station), about 350 m from Opera House Buxton.
Which hotels are closest to Opera House Buxton?
The closest places to stay are Old Hall Hotel (110 m), Ensana Buxton Crescent (140 m), and Grosvenor House Hotel (160 m).
When did Opera House Buxton open?
Opera House Buxton opened in 1903.