Glasgow Kings Theatre & Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is a multi-purpose venue presenting a wide variety of performances – its magnificent façade offering a unique landmark in the heart of Glasgow. Our decadent Victorian auditorium and stylish contemporary foyer and function spaces create the perfect destination for a wide range of occasions, events and corporate gatherings.

Opened in 1867, the Theatre Royal is the oldest theatre in Glasgow. Built in the shape of a horse-shoe with classical columns and ornate baroque-style golden plasterwork, the auditorium is a truly impressive venue with great audibility, and a real destination for large scale events. With seating for up to 1,544 guests, our auditorium is the perfect venue to amaze and delight your guests, customers and employees. Your hire can be adapted to suit your every need by opening different levels, offering breakout spaces in our foyers, and providing the highest standards of hospitality – all with a touch of theatre glamour. The contemporary extension of the Theatre Royal offers a visually striking façade and provides us with four elegantly designed reception spaces. Constructed with a dramatic spiralling staircase and floor to ceiling windows, our foyers are exquisitely bright and spacious areas with an impressively panoramic view from the higher levels. Each of our foyers enjoy full bar facilities, as well as cloakroom services and lift access. These impressive spaces are perfectly suited to a variety of gatherings, including drinks receptions, exhibitions and fairs, dining events, and corporate breakout spaces, with space for up to 200 guests on each level (standing). Guests can also elevate their event by choosing our balcony foyer and stylish rooftop terrace. With spectacular views of the Glasgow city-scape spanning as far as the Campsie Fells, the terrace is an enviable place for guests to unwind and take in their surroundings, or even host a summer BBQ in the warmer months.

Passing through our old Victorian foyer and up the original grand staircase to the Dress Circle, our Hemmings suite has been thoughtfully designed to connect the old with the new at the Theatre Royal. Our bespoke function space perfectly combines Victorian decadence with modern functionality, creating a flexible and adaptable space for a variety of events and gatherings. With capacity for up to 150 guests (standing), our suite benefits from its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, retractable divide wall and AV equipment, with space for multiple table layouts.