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Shaftesbury Theatre in London has 87 upcoming events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Shaftesbury Theatre

The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End theatre, located in Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden. It opened in 1911 as the New Prince's Theatre, with a capacity of 2,500. The current capacity is 1,416. The title "Shaftesbury Theatre" belonged to another theatre lower down the avenue between 1888 and 1941. The Prince's adopted the name in 1963.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Tottenham Court RoadMetro station310 m · 5 min walk
  • Covent GardenMetro station380 m · 6 min walk
  • HolbornMetro station430 m · 7 min walk
  • Tottenham Court RoadTrain station460 m · 7 min walk
  • Leicester SquareMetro station560 m · 9 min walk
  • Goodge StreetMetro station750 m · 12 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Holborn Car ParkMulti-storey car park100 m · 2 min walk
  • Drury LaneUnderground car park270 m · 4 min walk
  • Underground car park270 m · 4 min walk
  • Bloomsbury Square Car ParkUnderground car park · 450 spaces370 m · 6 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

  • Thai CupRestaurant10 m · 1 min walk
  • Arancino of SicilyRestaurant · italian10 m · 1 min walk
  • Beirut GardenRestaurant · lebanese20 m · 1 min walk
  • Lever & Bloom CoffeeCafé30 m · 1 min walk
  • London CocktailBar40 m · 1 min walk
  • Wuxian Tea 雾鲜Café · bubble tea50 m · 1 min walk
  • NaruRestaurant · korean60 m · 1 min walk
  • Ji ChickensRestaurant · chicken60 m · 1 min walk

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Shaftesbury Theatre: FAQs

What's on at Shaftesbury Theatre?

Shaftesbury Theatre has 87 upcoming events. Next up: Avenue Q on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Where is Shaftesbury Theatre?

Shaftesbury Theatre is located at 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP.

How big is Shaftesbury Theatre?

Shaftesbury Theatre has a capacity of around 1,400.

Is there parking at Shaftesbury Theatre?

Nearest NCP: Drury Lane. Street parking is strictly limited. We strongly advise using public transport.

Does Shaftesbury Theatre have accessible seating?

Yusuf/Cat Stevens-20th November 2016 (ONLY)-Please call 0800 988 4440 All other events apart from Cat Stevens,refer to the venue on 0207 379 5399

When is the Shaftesbury Theatre box office open?

The theatre box office is open: 10:00 - 19:45pm Monday - Saturday

What is the nearest station to Shaftesbury Theatre?

The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road (Metro station), about 310 m from Shaftesbury Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to Shaftesbury Theatre?

The closest places to stay are LSE High Holborn Residence (100 m), Travelodge (150 m), and Seven Dials Hotel (170 m).

When did Shaftesbury Theatre open?

Shaftesbury Theatre opened in 1911.