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The Old Vic in London has 81 upcoming events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About The Old Vic

The Old Vic is a 1,000-seat, nonprofit producing theatre in Waterloo, London, England. It was established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre. In 1871 it was rebuilt and reopened as the Royal Victoria Palace. It was taken over by Emma Cons in 1880 and formally named the Royal Victoria Hall, although by that time it was already known as the "Old Vic". In 1898, a niece of Cons, Lilian Baylis, assumed management and began a series of Shakespeare productions in 1914. The building was damaged in 1940 during air raids and it became a Grade II* listed building in 1951 after it reopened.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Waterloo EastTrain station260 m · 4 min walk
  • London WaterlooTrain station280 m · 5 min walk
  • SouthwarkMetro station360 m · 6 min walk
  • WaterlooMetro station360 m · 6 min walk
  • Lambeth NorthMetro station390 m · 6 min walk
  • London Eye - Waterloo PierFerry terminal810 m · 13 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Waterloo Station Car ParkCar park190 m · 3 min walk
  • Underground car park460 m · 7 min walk
  • Cornwall Road ParkingUnderground car park500 m · 8 min walk
  • Waterloo Upper MarshCar park · 90 spaces550 m · 9 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

  • Pit BarBar40 m · 1 min walk
  • Franco MancaRestaurant · pizza80 m · 1 min walk
  • Rosa's Thai CafeRestaurant · thai90 m · 1 min walk
  • Latitude on the WheelsCafé · coffee shop90 m · 1 min walk
  • Jerk in Da ParkRestaurant · caribbean90 m · 2 min walk
  • The Bus CafeCafé · diner100 m · 2 min walk
  • Circe's RooftopBar110 m · 2 min walk
  • WahacaRestaurant · mexican110 m · 2 min walk

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The Old Vic: FAQs

What's on at The Old Vic?

The Old Vic has 81 upcoming events. Next up: Martin Guerre on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Where is The Old Vic?

The Old Vic is located at Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB.

How big is The Old Vic?

The Old Vic has a capacity of around 1,067.

Is there parking at The Old Vic?

No public car parks in the area. There is ample on street parking available after 18:00.

Does The Old Vic have accessible seating?

There are two wheelchair places available. For disabled bookings please contact the box office directly. The venue is fitted with an infa red system for the hard of hearing in the auditorium. This comes with a number of personal receivers which can be used with or without hearing aids. The box office counter is fitted with a standard induction loop at one position.

When is the The Old Vic box office open?

Mondays to Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00

What is the nearest station to The Old Vic?

The nearest station is Waterloo East (Train station), about 260 m from The Old Vic.

Which hotels are closest to The Old Vic?

The closest places to stay are Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo (140 m), Travelodge London Central Waterloo (210 m), and Premier Inn (220 m).

When did The Old Vic open?

The Old Vic opened in 1818.