Best seats in Palace Theatre
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Grand Victorian theatre on Cambridge Circus, home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since 2016.
Quick Tip
Four levels, and the steps add up: 20 down to the Stalls, 30 up to the Dress Circle, 56 to the Grand Circle and 77 to the Balcony.
Best Sections
- +Stalls centre
- +Dress Circle front centre
Sections to Avoid
- -Balcony if steps are a problem (77 up from the foyer)
- -Extreme side seats on the upper levels
Introduction
The Palace Theatre on Cambridge Circus is, in Nimax Theatres' words, one of the West End's grandest venues. Nimax gives its capacity as 1,434, and it has been the home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since 2016.
The auditorium has four levels: the Stalls, the Dress Circle, the Grand Circle and the Balcony.
Quick Reference
Closest: Stalls centre (20 steps down)
Elevated: Dress Circle front centre (30 steps up)
Mid-level: Grand Circle (56 steps up)
Highest: Balcony (77 steps up)
The Stalls
Nimax gives 20 steps down from the foyer. Wheelchair spaces and transfer seats are in the Stalls, reached through the access entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue.
Best for: being close to the stage effects. Centre seats face the stage squarely.
The Dress Circle
The first raised level, 30 steps up from the foyer.
Best for: an elevated view of the whole stage. The front centre rows are the usual pick for a show with a lot happening across the stage at once.
The Grand Circle
The third level, 56 steps up from the foyer.
Best for: a fuller overview at a lower price. Centre seats are the better choice over the sides.
The Balcony
The top level, 77 steps up from the foyer.
Bear in mind: it is the furthest from the stage and the longest climb.
The Bottom Line
Choose the Stalls centre or the Dress Circle front centre for most visits.
The Grand Circle is the mid-price option, and the Balcony is for price rather than closeness.
Where These Facts Come From
Nimax Theatres' Palace Theatre page and its accessibility page, read on 24 October 2026. Check the seating plan for your performance before booking.