Piccadilly Theatre, London

The Piccadilly Theatre is on Denman Street, tucked just behind the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus, and it's the West End home of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. It has 1,232 seats over three levels, the Stalls, the Royal Circle and the Grand Circle, and is in central Soho, so perfect for restaurants and bars just around the corner.

Still choosing seats? For Moulin Rouge the front Stalls are the seats to beat, because the show reaches out into the auditorium and you feel part of it. The Can Can tables at the very front are the most special seats in the building. For value, look for a slightly cheaper seat in the first five or six rows of the Royal Circle, and try not to sit further back than row Q or R in the Stalls, where you lose the top of the stage.

Already booked? Arrive 30 minutes before, earlier than we'd say for most theatres: there's nearly always a queue to get in, and the pre-show starts before the advertised time. The Stalls bar is tiny, so order your interval drinks before the show.

Each level has its own page: the Stalls, the Royal Circle and the Grand Circle, with all three side by side on the seating plan. After those come how to get here, access and the bars, restaurants, bars and hotels nearby and more about the theatre.

Quick facts

  • Address: 16 Denman Street, London W1D 7DY
  • Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus, 2 to 3 minutes
  • Capacity: 1,232
  • Levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle, plus the Can Can tables at the front
  • Doors: bars open 90 minutes before, the auditorium 30. Arrive 30 minutes before, no later

What's On at the Piccadilly Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has played here since 2021. It's a loud, immersive love story built around pop songs you already know, performed in an auditorium dressed end to end as the Parisian club. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes including a 20-minute interval.

Evening performances are Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2:30pm. From Monday 11 January 2027, Monday and Tuesday evenings start at 7pm instead.

There's no closing date, rather a booking-until date that moves forward every Monday, when another week goes on sale. If your date isn't on sale yet, keep checking.

It's a bit racy in parts (no nudity or bad language), so it suits older teens and adults more than younger children. The age rules are in the FAQs below.

Ticket prices

Tickets for Moulin Rouge start from around £25. Most seats cost from around £65 up to around £100, and premium seats start from around £120. The show uses dynamic pricing, so prices move up and down with demand, and weekends are usually a little higher. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay. The show page has the prices level by level.

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Piccadilly Theatre FAQs

How many seats does the Piccadilly Theatre have?

1,232, over three levels. The Stalls are the biggest, with almost 500 seats, plus 28 at the Can Can tables in front of them. The Royal Circle has about 335 and the Grand Circle, at the top, about 365.

What's on at the Piccadilly Theatre?

Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which has played here since 2021 and has no closing date. A new week of performances goes on sale every Monday.

How long is Moulin Rouge, and what time does it finish?

2 hours 35 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. A 7:30pm evening performance finishes a little after 10pm, and the Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2:30pm finish around 5pm. From 11 January 2027, the 7pm Monday and Tuesday shows finish at about 9:35pm.

Is there a dress code? Can I wear jeans and trainers?

There's no dress code. Smart-casual is the norm and jeans and trainers are completely fine. Many people do dress up for Moulin Rouge because it suits the mood of the show, but that's a choice rather than a requirement.

Can I bring children?

The show is recommended for ages 12 and over, and under-12s can go at a parent's discretion. Under-5s aren't allowed in at all. It's a bit racy in parts, with no nudity or bad language, and there are strobe lights, fog, loud bangs and firearms on stage.

Can I take food and drink in?

Cold food in a plastic container is allowed. There's a bar on every level, and everything bought inside the theatre is card only.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes. It takes coats, bags and rucksacks for a small charge and opens 90 minutes before the show. Bags are checked at the door and the theatre can refuse suitcases and large items, so travel light.

What happens if I'm late?

Latecomers are let in at set points in the performance, and the wait is usually no more than 10 minutes. The Can Can tables are stricter: be there at least 15 minutes before the start, or you may be seated elsewhere until the interval, or for the whole show.

What are the Box Office opening hours?

Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7:30pm, and closed on Sunday. The desk is in the main foyer on Denman Street. It doesn't sell tickets for future dates after 6pm, or between 1pm and 2:45pm on matinee days.

Is there a phone number for the Piccadilly Theatre?

The theatre says the best way to reach its Box Office is in person on Denman Street. To book by phone, call us on 020 7193 9050 and a real person will tell you what's free on your date, talk you through the seating plan and book it with you.

Can I book group tickets?

Yes. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we'll find seats together for your group, including a run of Can Can tables if you want to make an occasion of it.

Is this the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End?

Yes. This page is the Piccadilly Theatre at 16 Denman Street, W1D 7DY, just off Piccadilly Circus, home of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Other venues around the UK use the Piccadilly name.