Her Majesty’s Theatre is a performing arts venue at 58 Grote Street in central Adelaide, with Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle seating. Its history, central location and varied seating make it a useful address to know when planning a theatre night in Adelaide.
- Address: 58 Grote Street, on the north side of the street
- Public transport: Victoria Square tram stop is about 250 metres away
- Seating: Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle
- Ticket enquiries: Adelaide Festival Centre’s number is 131 246
What is Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide?
Her Majesty’s Theatre is a central Adelaide venue managed and operated by Adelaide Festival Centre. The theatre opened in 1913 as The New Tivoli; its name changed to Her Majesty’s Theatre in 1962, then to The Opera Theatre in 1977, and back to Her Majesty’s Theatre in 1988. After closing for redevelopment in 2018, it reopened in 2020.
The auditorium has three seating areas: Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle. Its full technical capacity is 1,467 seats, though the number varies with the orchestra-pit configuration.
How do you check the programme and book tickets?
Ticketek provides ticket listings for shows at Her Majesty’s Theatre, while Adelaide Festival Centre handles venue information and ticket enquiries. Check the listings for the performance you want, then use the relevant ticket link or call 131 246 with ticket questions.
Before you go, check the Adelaide Festival Centre official site for current venue and ticket information.
How do you get to Her Majesty’s Theatre?
The theatre is on Grote Street, and public transport stops close to the entrance. Victoria Square tram stop is about 250 metres away; buses also stop nearby, including the free City Connector.
For getting around Adelaide, the free City Connector’s 98A and 98C routes link North Adelaide with the city, while 99A and 99C serve inner-city areas not served by the tram. The listed frequency is every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends.
There is no designated passenger drop-off area, but cars can stop nearby on Grote Street to drop off passengers. Nearby parking options include Care Park at 15 Pitt Street, Adelaide Central Market parking at 60 Gouger Street, with entry also from Grote Street, and Wilson Parking at 23 Franklin Street.
What accessibility arrangements are available?
The theatre entrance is on a flat surface, and doors 3 and 4 at Stalls level are wheelchair accessible. Removable wheelchair seating and easy-access seats are available in Stalls row G and Dress Circle row J. Accessible toilets, including ambulant toilets, are also available.
You can request a wheelchair loan by calling 131 246 or by telling the ticket operator when booking. Borrowed wheelchairs should be returned within 20 minutes after the show ends. The venue participates in the Companion Card program, and assistance animals are permitted throughout its theatre and event areas.
Hearing-loop facilities are available in foyer areas, and the venue offers a Beyerdynamic Hearing System. Some performances are captioned or Auslan-interpreted when advertised, so check the specific event listing if you need these arrangements.
What can you find inside the theatre?
Foyer bars are available on every level and open 45 minutes before each performance, serving drinks and snacks such as beer, wine and potato chips. The Ian & Pamela Wall Gallery is the theatre’s rooftop dining space. Her Majesty’s Theatre is about a 15-minute walk from BreakFree Adelaide, a four-star aparthotel in Adelaide.
FAQs
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Where is Her Majesty’s Theatre?
It is at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, on the north side of the street.
How many seats does the theatre have?
The full auditorium capacity is 1,467 seats, but it varies with the orchestra-pit configuration.
How can you contact the venue about tickets?
Adelaide Festival Centre gives 131 246 as its ticket-enquiry number. Ticketek listings provide ticket links for performances.
Are assistance animals allowed?
Yes. Assistance animals are permitted throughout the theatre and event areas.