King's Theatre, Glasgow

Name: King's Theatre
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 871 7627

#121 among attractions in Glasgow

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904. The theatre is primarily a receiving house for touring musicals, dance, comedy and circus-type performances. The theatre also provides a prominent stage for local amateur productions. The King's Theatre also stages an annual pantomime, produced by First Family Entertainment. The theatre is currently operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group, under a lease from Glasgow City Council who own the building. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 12 September 1904 (120 years ago)Capacity: 1785Coordinates: 55°51'54"N, 4°16'7"W

Address

City Centre (Blythswood Hill)Glasgow United Kingdom

Contact

+44 844 871 7627

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Day trips

King's Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art, Tenement House, Glasgow Film Theatre.

~1030 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
5 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
~1090 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Glasgow School of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is not only a prestigious educational establishment but also an architectural masterpiece, renowned for its significant contribution to the modern arts...
~1170 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Tenement House, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Tenement House is a historic house museum in Glasgow, owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. It is located at 145 Buccleuch Street, in the Garnethill area, near Charing Cross railway station and Cowcaddens subway station.
~1550 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Glasgow Film Theatre is an independent cinema in the city centre of Glasgow. GFT is a registered charity. It occupies a purpose-built cinema building, first opened in 1939, and now protected as a category B listed building.
~1160 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
6 min walk • King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, also known as King Tut's, is a live music venue and bar on St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned and managed by Glasgow-based gig promoters DF Concerts. The Glasgow live music venue takes its name from a club in New York that hosted music, comedy and performing arts events in the 1980s.
~1790 ftSW
Church
The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Pyramid at Anderston is a community-owned centre for the people of Anderston in Glasgow, which uses the building of the former Anderston Kelvingrove Parish Church.
~1510 ftE
Church
St Aloysius Church, Glasgow
8 min walk • St Aloysius Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Garnethill area of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only church in Glasgow to be run by the Society of Jesus. It is situated on the corner of Hill Street and Rose Street and is next door to St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, having a close relationship with the school.
~860 ftE
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
5 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
~880 ftS
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow
5 min walk • St. Vincent Street Church is a Presbyterian church on St. Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland. It was designed by Alexander Thomson and built from 1857 to 1859 for the former United Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
~790 ftN
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow
4 min walk • Garnethill Synagogue is the historic 'cathedral synagogue' of Scotland. It is located in Garnethill, Glasgow.
~1320 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
McLellan Galleries, Glasgow
7 min walk • The McLellan Galleries are an exhibition space in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, situated behind a frontage of shops in Sauchiehall Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King's Theatre?

Nearby attractions include The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum, Glasgow (3 min walk), Mitchell Library, Glasgow (4 min walk), M8 Bridge to Nowhere, Glasgow (4 min walk), Elphinstone Place, Glasgow (4 min walk).

How to get to King's Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to King's Theatre:

Bus

Bath Street / King's Theatre • Lines: 3, X78 (1 min walk)
Sauchiehall Street/ St. George's Road • Lines: 3, c1 (2 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (2 min walk)
Anderston (10 min walk)

Metro

Cowcaddens • Lines: Subway (11 min walk)
St Georges Cross • Lines: Subway (11 min walk)