Grand Opera House York
The North Yorkshire home of world-class live entertainment. The Grand Opera House York has been showcasing the finest West End theatre, first-class comedy, variety and musicals from across the UK since 1902. Historically hosting Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellan, Laurence Olivier, Charlie Chaplin, Morecombe & Wise and Laurel & Hardy to name a few.
Nearby venues:Stockton Globe
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Getting here
Travel Directions
Q Park are pleased to partner with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit. It’s easy to book in advance at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/
Nearest train station is York (within 15 minutes' walk of the theatre).
Many bus routes have stops close to the theatre, including York Park and Ride. Please note the Park and Ride does not always operate a late evening service, please see their website for details
Priority Access
Your shortcut to the main event. Skip the queue into our venue with Priority Access.
About us
Box office opening hours
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times.
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The Lounge
The stage is set for your arrival. Our Lounge is ready for you. Your table is ready to be reserved. Your drinks order ready to be served. The show starts here we are just waiting for you. Make it part of the performance and complete your experience.Learn moreSecurity
Welcome to the Grand Opera House York. To help ensure an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone, please take a moment to read the following important information: Safety & Security. The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. Bag checks may be in place, so we recommend arriving early to avoid queues. Please do not bring suitcases, rucksacks, or large bags as these are not permitted inside the theatre and will be refused entry.
Food & Drink -To maintain a safe and pleasant environment, hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, and all food (hot or cold) may not be brought into the venue and will be confiscated. Tins, cans, and glass bottles are not allowed in the auditorium, and these items will be held at the entrance and will be available for collection after the show.
Children & Age Restrictions - All children aged 18 months to 15 years require their own ticket. Please note: Children under 3 will only be admitted to shows specifically advertised as suitable for that age group. If child discounts are unavailable at the time of booking, a full-price ticket must be purchased. All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and we require one adult for every 10 children, with the supervising adult sitting next to the children. The Management reserves the right to ask an adult to remove a child if they are causing a disturbance. Babes in arms (under 18 months) are only permitted at performances clearly marked as suitable for them (e.g., pantomimes). They are admitted free of charge but will not be allocated a seat. Any additional age restrictions will be listed on the show’s event page. During a performance we are able to store pushchairs/prams outside the auditorium
Cashless Venue - We operate as a cashless venue and all purchases—including Box Office, bars, merchandise, and concessions—must be made using a credit or debit card.
During the Performance - Please be considerate of other audience members and avoid any behaviour that may disturb the performance. For full terms and Conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com/legal/terms-and-conditions