CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Theatre Royal Glasgow is home to Scotland's resident companies, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment for all!

Theatre Royal Glasgow

About Theatre Royal Glasgow

282 Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3QA
/// backs.exile.really
Theatre Royal Glasgow Website

The Theatre Royal Glasgow is a historic theatre located in the heart of Glasgow's city centre. It was opened in 1867 and has since hosted a wide variety of productions, including opera, ballet, musicals, and plays. The theatre is home to Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, and it also hosts a number of other events, such as concerts, conferences, and gala dinners.

The Theatre Royal Glasgow is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture. The auditorium is decorated with ornate plasterwork and chandeliers, and the stalls and dress circle offer excellent views of the stage. The theatre is also fully accessible, with wheelchair spaces and hearing loops available.

If you're looking for a great night out in Glasgow, be sure to check out the Theatre Royal Glasgow. With its stunning surroundings and varied programme of events, it's the perfect place to see a show.

Upcoming Events at Theatre Royal Glasgow

Picture You Dead

10th June 2025 - 14th June 2025

Superintendent Roy Grace is back for the seventh Peter James stage adaptation, with the bestselling Picture You Dead, at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in June!

READ MORE

Killer Couples with Emma Kenny

15th June 2025

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends!

READ MORE

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

26th June 2025 - 27th June 2025

Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! He'll bring Re:Creation to the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June!

READ MORE

Rhys Darby - The Legend Returns

28th June 2025

Kiwi icon Rhys Darby returns to the stage with a brand new stand-up show for 2025, don't miss him live at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Saturday 28th June!

READ MORE

Ballet Nights Glasgow

4th July 2025

Ballet Nights makes its Scottish Debut with an unmissable programme in the ballet calendar on Friday 4th July at the iconic Theatre Royal Glasgow!

READ MORE

Anton & Giovanni - Together Again

8th July 2025

The nation's favourite dancing double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, will bring their brand new show, Together Again, to the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Tuesday 8th July!

READ MORE

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Awful Egyptians!

READ MORE

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Terrible Tudors!

READ MORE

The Last Laugh

15th July 2025 - 19th July 2025

Direct from a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Last Laugh re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes, Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse!

READ MORE

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

25th July 2025 - 26th July 2025

Creative Learning presents a talented local cast and a sensational new youth production of one of the world's most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz!

READ MORE

Scottish Ballet - Mary, Queen of Scots

17th September 2025 - 20th September 2025

With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Theatre Royal Glasgow by Scottish Ballet!

READ MORE

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

23rd September 2025

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making... don't miss it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on September 23rd!

READ MORE

An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

24th September 2025

Fierce rivals, close friends, and racing icons - don't miss this unique chance to see Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard as you've never seen them before!

READ MORE

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

26th September 2025

In this brand new show at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.

READ MORE

Edwyn Collins

27th September 2025

Don't miss Eighties indie icon Edwyn Collins, the co-founder of the iconic Orange Juice and Postcard Records, as he plays live at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in support of his brand new album!

READ MORE

Scottish Opera - La bohème

11th October 2025 - 25th October 2025

Puccini's La bohème stands as one of the world's most celebrated and frequently performed operas, don't miss Scottish Opera's production when it comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in October!

READ MORE

Scottish Opera - L’heure espagnole & The Bear

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 22nd October 2025

Scottish Opera presents L'heure espagnole & The Bear a new double bill of two comedies of infidelity directed by Jacopo Spirei!

READ MORE

Hamilton

29th October 2025 - 27th December 2025

Don’t throw away your shot, West End smash hit Hamilton the musical is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow for an eight week run between October and December!

READ MORE

Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

3rd January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Scottish Ballet's spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow, after its sell-out tour in 2022!

READ MORE

The Woman In Black

20th January 2026 - 24th January 2026

Over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged, make sure you're one of them when The Woman In Black returns to Glasgow!

READ MORE

Scottish Opera - The Great Wave

Selected dates between 12th February 2026 - 14th February 2026

Scottish Opera presents the world premiere of Dai Fujikura and Harry Ross's The Great Wave: an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print!

READ MORE

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift

17th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

READ MORE

Talking Sopranos

22nd February 2026

Two of The Sopranos' most beloved cast members, Steve Schirripa and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli bring the show to life in hilarious live stage show, Talking Sopranos!

READ MORE

Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile

24th February 2026 - 28th February 2026

A brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story Death on the Nile is heading out on a nationwide tour, don't miss it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in February!

READ MORE

Scottish Opera - Tristan und Isolde

7th March 2026

Justin Way directs a timeless tale of forbidden love when Scottish Opera bring Tristan und Isolde to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

READ MORE

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

31st March 2026 - 4th April 2026

Starring Tom Chambers as Inspector Morse, House of Ghosts at the Theatre Royal Glasgow is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries!

READ MORE

Scottish Ballet - Starstruck

16th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in April!

READ MORE

Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

9th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece when Scottish Opera bring The Marriage of Figaro to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

READ MORE

The Battle

26th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

Glasgow's Theatre Royal is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in May 2026!

READ MORE

Operation Mincemeat

9th November 2026 - 14th November 2026

Singin' in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II!

READ MORE

Related Links

Kings Theatre Glasgow

297 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4JN

King's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres and is a must-visit for any theatre lover!

READ MORE

More Theatres in Glasgow

The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

113-117 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!

READ MORE

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre

Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G12 8NR

The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!

READ MORE

Scottish Event Campus

Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way, Glasgow West End G3 8YW

Find out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

READ MORE

The Social Hub Glasgow

15 Candleriggs Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 1TQ

The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a coworking space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals!

READ MORE

Theatre 118

118 Osborne Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5RP

Glasgow’s newest producing theatre, supporting grassroots theatre making across the city.

READ MORE

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

103 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is one of the most popular and unique attractions in Glasgow, entertaining and enthralling its audiences for over three decades since the original opening in 1989.

READ MORE

Glee Club Glasgow

11 Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3AB

Comedy in Glasgow has a rich history, and Glee Club are proud to bring our newest venue to such a vibrant city!

READ MORE

Centre for Contemporary Arts Glasgow

350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3JD

The CCA is a unique contemporary arts organisation at the heart of Glasgow's city centre and vibrant cultural community.

READ MORE

Kilmardinny Arts Centre

50 Kilmardinny Avenue, Bearsden G61 3NN

This gracious A-listed Georgian mansion, surrounded by attractively landscaped gardens operates primarily as an arts centre, delivering a diverse range...

READ MORE

City Halls

City Halls Candleriggs, Glasgow City Centre G1 1NQ

City Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose built performance space, has been entertaining visitors since 1841 and is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics!

READ MORE

The Tower Digital Arts Centre

79-81 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8TG

The Tower is a not for profit Indy Cinema and Community Arts hub based in the town of Helensburgh!

READ MORE

Glasgow Film Theatre

12 Rose Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RB

What began as a single screen cinema over 80 years ago has become Scotland’s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema, and home to the award-winning Glasgow Film Festival.

READ MORE
All Theatres listings in Glasgow

Sponsored Links

Glasgow Music City Tours
East Renfrewshire Culture
Fayre Play
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Paisley First
Glasgow City Council
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Scottish Refugee Council
Glasgow Requiem
Tea Green
Renfrewshire Council
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Glasgow Music City Tours
East Renfrewshire Culture
Fayre Play
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Paisley First
Glasgow City Council
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Scottish Refugee Council
Glasgow Requiem
Tea Green
Renfrewshire Council
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Glasgow Summer Sessions: Punk All Dayer
The Punk All Dayer, with Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter, The Stranglers, The Undertones and more comes to Bellahouston Park in June!
Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
Summer Nights on The Southside
Del Amitri, The Saw Doctors, Echo & The Bunnymen and Ocean Colour Scene will all headline The Big Top Tent in Queens Park when Summer Nights on the Southside returns in 2025!
Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games
The annual Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games on Saturday 14th June promises to be a fun day out for all the family!
LUSH Glasgow City - Mystery Bath Bomb Making
Join LUSH Glasgow City in making your very own mystery bath bomb... Will it fizz? Will it foam? Each creation will be different!

Popular Listings

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro