Tivoli Theatre
1 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
The Tivoli Theatre is a historic performance venue, originally opened in 1872 as Her Majesty’s Theatre. It was designed by architects James Matthews and Charles J. Phipps. Following restorations and a period as a bingo hall, the building was saved from the Buildings at Risk Register and reopened as a mid-scale venue.
This architectural gem is significant for its interior work by renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham, who reconstructed the auditorium in 1897 and 1909. After a modern restoration project that returned the frontage to its former integrity, all three levels of the theatre are now open to the public.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of live entertainment within the 450-seat auditorium, ranging from original plays to traditional pantomimes. The venue also features ancillary facilities including a cafe and a gallery, offering a complete cultural experience in a beautifully restored setting.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Theatre
- Good for
- Architecture, Theatre & performance
- Characteristics
- Edwardian, Victorian
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Facilities
- Café
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 1 min walk, 0.1 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 6 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- Music Hall — 7 min walk from the station
- The Kirk of St. Nicholas — 7 min walk from the station