Shakespeare's Globe
No upcoming performances are currently listed for Shakespeare's Globe.
Venue Tips
✨ Best For
Open-air Shakespeare, family-friendly classics, school groups, tourists and theatre-goers who want the audience and building to be part of the experience.
💺 Best Seats
Middle Gallery and Lower Gallery seats give the most comfortable balance of atmosphere and view. Groundling standing is the most immersive option if you can stand throughout and cope with weather.
⚠️ Seats to Avoid
Avoid Groundling standing if you need back support or shelter. Check end/side gallery seats for pillar or angle notes, and remember the theatre is open to the weather.
Things to Know Before You Go
Which seats are worth prioritising at Shakespeare's Globe?
Start with the official seating plan for Shakespeare's Globe and prioritise a central, front-on view unless the production specifically sells standing, cabaret, immersive or restricted-view areas. This venue still needs a fully verified seat-by-seat editor pass, so avoid treating third-party row advice as definitive.
What should I check if no show is listed at Shakespeare's Globe right now?
Treat the venue page as a theatre guide, not a now-playing listing. Check the official what's-on page before making firm plans, because theatres often sit between seasons, host one-night events or announce new runs before ticket feeds update everywhere.
What kind of night out does Shakespeare's Globe suit best?
Shakespeare’s Globe is one of London’s most iconic theatres—a painstakingly reconstructed version of the original 1599 Globe Theatre where many of William Shakespeare’s plays were first performed. For booking, the useful question is what kind of production is in residence: a star-led play, a concert night, a family show and an immersive staging can all ask different things of the same auditorium.
What should I know about access before booking Shakespeare's Globe?
Check the venue's official access page or box office before booking wheelchair spaces, transfer seats, step-free routes, companion seats or assisted performances. London venues vary sharply by level, and the most comfortable choice is often a specific access seat rather than a general price band.
How early should I arrive at Shakespeare's Globe?
Aim to be at the doors around half an hour before the performance, and earlier if you need access support, cloakroom time, box-office collection or a quiet drink. For older West End buildings, late arrival can mean stairs, narrow foyers and a less relaxed start.
What is the easiest way to reach Shakespeare's Globe?
Blackfriars, London Bridge and Waterloo are all workable; riverside walking routes are part of the appeal but can be slower at weekends. The venue address in our data is New Globe Walk, Bankside. For weekend visits, check engineering works and leave a little extra time around the West End and major transport hubs.
Venue Location
Nearest Tube
Mansion House/Cannon Street/London Bridge
Nearest Train: Cannon Street