Buying Opera Tickets
Buying your opera tickets is easy to do on our website.
Head over to our What’s On page where you’ll find details of all our current performances in London and Greater Manchester.
You will need an email address to receive your e-tickets which can be held on your phone or tablet and added to your wallet/passbook app. Alternatively, you can also print your ticket at home and bring it with you if you prefer.
The London Coliseum Box office hours
For performances held at the London Coliseum you can contact the Box Office via Live Chat which is available Monday – Friday at eno.org 10.00 to 18.00.
On days when there is an evening performance in the London Coliseum, we open at 10.00 and close 30 minutes after the show starts.
On days when there is only a matinee performance at the London Coliseum times may vary, usually opening 2 hours prior to the start time of the performance and closing 15 minutes after the performance begins.
Booking fees
For ENO performances at the London Coliseum, all fees are included within the ticket price.
For ENO performances in Greater Manchester, fees may vary by venue. Please check the event page for those productions for details.
Performances at the London Coliseum
There are four seating levels to choose from at the London Coliseum. Starting at ground level they are Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle and Balcony.
Please note there is limited lift access to the Balcony and the staircase has 86 steps.
Boxes are available in the Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle levels.
View the London Coliseum seating plan.
Under 16s
Children under 16 attending performances at the London Coliseum must be accompanied by an adult. Children under five will not be admitted.
Entry Requirements
For performances at the London Coliseum, please arrive as early as possible and no later than 30 minutes before the performance starts. Main doors and all bars will open 75 minutes before the performance. Auditorium doors open 30 minutes before. To avoid delays, please have your tickets ready on arrival.
Accessible Tickets
For performances at the London Coliseum, we recommend that wheelchair users or customers with other access needs join our Access Scheme so you can purchase tickets at half-price or less, subject to availability. Level access seats, wheelchair accessible seats and extra leg room seats are all marked the London Coliseum seating plan. Please note there is limited lift access to the Balcony and staircase has 86 steps.
Read more about ENO accessible performances at the London Coliseum
Performances at Lowry, Salford
To plan your visit to Lowry, Salford take a look at their Your Visit page.
The Lowry building is fully accessible with step-free access, lifts to all floors and accessible toilets throughout. If you have access requirements for your visit, we recommend taking a look at Lowry’s Access Services page.
For any further queries you can contact the Lowry Box Office by phone using one of the contact numbers below:
- Groups: 0161 876 2003
- Access: 0161 876 2183
Performances at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
To plan your visit to The Bridgewater Hall. Manchester, take a look at their Your Visit page
The Bridgewater Hall has step free access into the auditorium, meeting rooms, restaurant, bars and toilets. The Box Office, Stalls Foyer and Auditorium are at ground level. All other floors are accessible via lift. The bars on Stalls, Circle and Gallery levels, and the Box Office all have low level, accessible counter positions.
Find out more about accessibility and how to book accessible tickets at The Bridgewater Hall
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