Great place. Love this design mix of old and new. The actual theatre was outstanding in terms of the art on the roof etc. I think I spent just as much time looking up as I did the show. read more

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I love the Grand Opera House. A visit to see a show here makes for a fabulous day or evening out. Over the years some of my favourites have been The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dracula Untold, Columbo: Prescription Murder, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, Dirty Dancing and The Woman In Black. It's also a visually fabulous Victorian style theatre and even the modern architecture of the Baby Grand section is beginning to appeal to me (although I disliked it when it was first built). There are a couple of bars inside which boast a good drinks menu and as with all theatres, you can preorder your beverages for performance intervals. Being a relatively small theatre auditorium I always find there's a good view of the stage no matter where you sit, great sound and comfortable seating too. There are a couple of small drawbacks however. Tickets to popular performances can sell out fast, so you need to book immediately if you're interested in a show. Plus tickets can be expensive as well, so it's not a cheap day out. Nonetheless, you'll find a huge range of performances here including musicals, drama, comedy, opera, pantos and dance so there really is something to suit all tastes. read more

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Maggies feg run is an absolute geg! This is the final installment in the Maggie Muff trilogy. I never saw the original 50 shades story but saw the Dirty Dancin' in the Shabeen last year which was just ok. Feg Run is def worth a watch. Plus GOH put on a special cocktail for the show - vodka slushees - yum! I pre-ordered my interval drinks at the bar which were immediately available without issue. All in all a great wee night with the girls. read more

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Just love,love,love this place at Christmas time! The Christmas panto here is simply the best .Humour to keep all ages of the family entertained.May Mcfettridge makes the show! Great seats in the stalls,took my nephew along for his third year in a row.Now he's getting a bit older he is taking more of an interest in the show. This year it was Snow White so good, hats off to the back stage- costume design,lighting ,props and music.The compilation of old and modern music made the performance even more engaging and relevant.Of course boy bands got a mention -One Direction,the only direction to expect. Hope to return to again next year.Make sure you book well in advance to be guaranteed good seats!! read more

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I love the Opera house, it is beautifully designed, decorated and it is very intimate feeling. The bar is handy for before the show and they offer the service to order drinks before the show for the interval so you don't have to wait. I usually order my tickets online with ease and they get posted out within a few days. The box office, theatre and bar staff are all lovely and friendly. Can't fault the Opera House at all. Love it. read more

It's hard to put into words just how fabulous the Opera House is, but I'll give it a go as it's such a jewel in Belfast's crown that it totally deserves to be on Yelp. The Grand Opera House to give it its full title has been around since the end of the 1800s which is newsworthy in itself. It hasn't escaped the bombs and was badly damaged a couple of times but happily it was fully restored each time and is still just as impressive today. For my family, Christmas isn't Christmas without a visit to the panto at the Opera House and before the show starts I love to just look around and up at the interior of the theatre. I'm no architecture buff and would attempt to describe the outside and inside as a kind of grand oriental extravaganza of little towers and domes and cherubs. It is just stunning. There are stall and circle seats and a good old fashioned orchestra pit. The most impressive seats are the boxes which jut over the circle and towards the stage and are intricately decorated and embellished. You can have drinks during the interval and have a meal before or after your show in the in house restaurant. There are loads of different performance at the Opera House, from ballet to raucous 'girls night out' plays to kids shows. Hopefully you'll appreciate the surroundings as much as the show. read more

I'm giving the Opera House four rather than five stars as, like most cities' main theatres, it's a little pricey daahling. But for those nights you decide to treat yourself, or get tickets as a welcome pressie (hint), the Opera House really gives you the feeling of a special night out. A lot of the time it does big touring shows or pantomimes, which aren't my cup of tea, but it also shows some more locally based dramas and comedies which are always top quality. The theatre itself is just how a theatre should be and like most old theatres everywhere, with rows of seats on two levels as well as private boxes overlooking the stage (where bottles and glasses are allowed, unlike for us plebs in the stalls who have to make do with plastic glasses). There's even an orchestra pit, and the seats and curtains are done in that fancy red plush you just associate with the theatre. There are two bars, one in the foyer and one on the first floor, and like most theatres you can pre-order drinks before the show for the interval. There's also a cafe bar and a restaurant for full blown meals or light bites, both not too expensive at all considering the venue. The Grand Opera House has been around since 1895, surviving the political madness and is now one of Belfast's must-sees. Whether you're just visiting Belfast or have been living here since year dot, you should go at least once. read more

The grand opera house is a real piece of history,great venue. I went to the James Huish night here where he sings some swing songs and musicals. Very nice to see all the original fixtures and fittings. Id like to see more music concerts held here as its smaller than most venues its easier to see whoever is performing. There's two bars as well for intervals .really under used venue but great when there's something on . read more

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A great old theatre where all the big shows come to in Belfast - the newly built entrance and box office are a bit of a contradiction to the old world feel of the main auditorium although I admit something had to be done in order to meet with the demand. read more

Its nice that Belfast has a theatre that you could easily make comparisons with some of the theaters in the likes of London. But I don't want to kid myself. I can wholeheartedly say it is the best we have to offer in this genre but I'm not sure if that sentence is as good as it reads. London has twenty theaters that are up to this standard if not better. I don't want to seem negative but I think this is a good venue but probably not great value for money. On the other hand it is good to have a place that will show local productions as well as host the bigger name touring plays and shows. I am never wowed when I visit here, mainly because I've been in better theaters... But alike a lot of things its good for Belfast!!! read more

As a budding young playwright (yes I said it, and if you disagree with me I'll write about it) the GOH is a stunning place and must be what it's like for sex addicts to go into a strip club. Everything about it creates an atmosphere that nothing or nowhere will ever be able tarnish. The place is stunning on the inside. Although I have never quite made it to the stage, the brouchers tell you it is bigger than ever before thanks to a fancy new extension in 2006 so an extraordinary experience gets better. Wow wow wow... But sadly unlike some stunning places (Ulster Museum for example), the GOH does have one slightly huge downside and that is the new extension from the outside. It's almost repulsive and is nothing like in keeping with the older part. Kind of disappointed when I found out both were connected because they look like two totally individual places. It's a shame 'modern design' has once more reared its ugly pretentious head. But in saying that, it's a fabulous place on the inside and I recommend it a lot read more

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The Grand Opera House is a very beautiful building. Or rather, it was until they added on the Baby Grand, a modern, soulless extension that looks so out of place next to the big old Victorian theatre. Aesthetics aside, the Grand Opera House is something Belfast should be genuinely proud of. It's a proper survivor of the Troubles, and despite my own personal reservations about the outside of the new annex, the Baby Grand, a small performance space is a great way for the Opera House to put on smaller, more intimate performances. The Opera House isn't a producing theatre, Instead, it stages touring shows. It also takes some shows that have been popular in smaller theatres (like the Lyric) and gives them a grander scale and a bigger audience. This is the place where you'll catch touring versions of West End shows, or the Pantomime at Christmas. It will set you back more than going to a smaller theatre will, but then, it's sometimes worth forking out the extra money for quality showmanship. Inside, the theatre is beautiful: voluminous, red stage curtains, audience boxes and comfortable seating take you back to the days of Victorian opulence, when a trip to the theatre was something special. Fair enough, you might be going to see Sing-along-a-Sound-of-Music, but you can't have everything! read more

I have been to the Grand Opera House three times- to the Panto twice, to see Cinderella and Grease, and last winter my mum and I went to the Baby Grand for Ted & Co Dinner Show which was very good and the food was fantastic! The building itself is lovely to look at and is certainly grand! It's situated next to Great Victoria Street station, making it very easy to get to. For anyone driving, there is a multi-storey car park behind the Europa Hotel, which you can get to via Hope Street (on Sandy Row) and is open until 1am every day. There is also a McCausland Car Park, on the Grosvenor Road. Available parking on the street is very limited. There are a number of bars on site and you can pre pay for your interval drinks (recommended!) Attending a show at the GOH is a fantastic experience and a real treat - we have agreed to make it a yearly tradition! read more

Depending where you sit, can make or break the show! The opera house is a good size, but also small and intimate so you nearly feel part of the show sometimes. Lucanios, the restaurant is amazing. The chicken is amazing and you keep your table for the interval too and you pre-ordered drinks are waiting for you. The staff also let us leave our winter coats and umbrellas too! Centrally located, right beside a main train and bus station and attached to the five star Fitzwilliam Hotel, it's easy to find with lots nearby. read more

I hadn't been to the Grand Opera House in a number of years but I had the opportunity to visit for a business networking event recently and I was pleasantly surprised. I was seeing the place in a completely different context in that my main purpose was to meet other business people in convivial surroundings and hopefully enjoy some nice food and be able to hear the main speaker in comfort. The Opera House certainly did us proud as the saying goes it was great craic! All had a most enjoyable evening in beautiful setting and I think it could be called agreat success. read more

I came here for the first time for a Nathan Carter concert. I mean, you wouldn't be here if you weren't attending a show/concert. The concert hall was ok. Feels like a traditional opera house with the columns with some curvy motif/design on it. Acoustics were grand - nothing to complain about and equally, nothing much to rave about either. Drinks at the bar were pricy. But i suppose that's how prices at such events usually go. I'm not sure whether I'm giving a four stars because of the Nathan Carter concert or because of the actual venue. I am giving the Grand Opera House the benefit of the doubt here - 4 stars then. read more

Always good to check what is on in the Opera House . If you haven't been you will love the building and theatre. Nice bar for drinks too read more

I love this place, they have a great programme every year and facilities are great and staff are super helpful. The new addition to the building is an eye-sore unfortunately but the room it brings is useful, I just wish it didn't look so bad from the outside.It's steeped in history and when in the opera house itself you really get a sense of it grandeur. Drinks are expensive and my experience in the restaurant wasn't great, but for a night out and a cheeky coffee it's a great spot and a must visit for visitors to Belfast. read more

Recently given a makeover and a new shiny modern annex, the Grand Opera House is the main place for most theatre-goers in Belfast. Although the Waterfront and Ulster Hall provide space for most music acts, the Opera House is the home of the travelling ballet companies, the Christmas Pantomimes with good 'aul May McFettridge, musical theatre performances, as well as various popular plays and operas. A regular theatre-goer, my most recent experience of the Opera House was for a performance of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", which was, as it always is, very entertaining. We had good seats, and the theatre is arranged on a slope, which means everyone in the stalls has a good view of the stage. I've been in the 'God's' before, and those dizzying heights don't have quite the same view of the action, but are still decent seats. The new annex is not everyone's favourite, some people I thnk miss the ambience and coziness of the original bar area, but I champion the new space. It's light and spacious and has a decent amount of seating as well as a cloakroom. There are far better toilet facilities than before, which is great considering I drank quite a few wines before the show. Well, it was Rocky Horror after all! A standard 1/4 bottle of white wine will set you back £3.50, and the same for a pint of Guinness. Not the cheapest drinks around, but possibly to be expected in the theatre 'dahling!' Whatever show you choose to see, The Grand Opera House is a great night out. read more

I love coming to the opera house. Prices can be steep mind you but it is a great wee night out. I've a string of shows coming up and have just seen Little Shop of Horrors which was fab read more

The Grand Opera house is a Belfast landmark and as a result, it's hard to say too many bad things about it. Like the fact that the balcony seats have been built so that you feel like your on the peak of a rollercoaster and about to the floor below. Or the overpriced sweets and drinks, with a bag of Haribos and Minstrels with a bottle of Coke likely to set you back £5. Or the eyesore of a 'facelift' they gave it recently, the poor lighting that strains the eyes and terrible acoustics. I'm not a fan as you can tell, even though I probably should be. If you can watch your favourite show in the Waterfront then do yourself a favour and give this place a miss. read more

One of the crowning architectural achievements in the city and one of the best places to soak up some music, theatre and all round culture. The Opera house has been tweaked, fixed and tampered with over the years to keep it as fresh and up to date as possible, the last major renovation being the addition of the new restaurant bar and cafe (which has faced some serious criticism for it's modern styling not fitting with the rest of the venue) You can understand why, it does spoil it a tad but still, the venue is superb inside, like a smaller, denser Albert Hall with a touch of the Carnegie about it. I saw Steve Earle here when I was in single figures and although the gig was fantastic the sound was unbelievably deafening - not the place for a hard edged roots rocker like the southerner but great for the quieter and more ambient. read more

very nice place, new look, good for a special night out. i wasn't very impressed with the food though - it sounded good on the menu but the taste was quite disappointing. read more

The opera house is a great venue, and is so much nicer after its recent refurbishment. The interior is amazing, and adds to the atmosphere of an evening out to see a show. The only thing i didn't like is the coffee shop place on the ground floor, i found it overpriced and not very nice. read more

A good, old fashioned feel about this great venue. There is something magical about making your way into the seating area, sitting down and taking in the surroundings. There is always a buzz of anticipation before a show starts and this adds to your night out. The shows themselves are often well produced and executed. As with most theatres, though, seating can be a bit tight for space and you don't get much room to stretch, so take a chance to go for a walk around when there is a break. read more

A beautiful Opera House, rebuilt many times and as wonderful as ever. A credit to those who look after it. A fab and diverse selection of shows throughout the year to suit all ages from old to young. Prices could be better, an expensive night out. read more

I attended yet another amazen show ANNIE my two young girls age 7 loved it the whole cast were delightful to watch i just couldnt take my eyes of the show incase i missed anything my girls were the same, the stage probs were outstanding, the music to the show was awesome, the staff of the opera house were very helpful indeed an nothing was to much bother. read more

Overpriced overated and over the top acting. Not much choice. well fitted out by the taxpayer funds no doubt. staff a bit like National trust ones, rather stuck up but they need to work. Not to arty farty. worth a try plenty of poseing read more

The Grand Opera House Theatre in Belfast is the perfect city centre venue for meetings and conferences with a range of fully equipped meeting rooms and a dedicated Conference & Events Coordinator. read more

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The good things about this theatre are that it's fairly close to the city centre with some good restaurants, bars & coffee places close by. We opted for the pre theatre meal deal in the darn good Red Panda Chinese restaurant which was a five minute walk to the theatre. The theatre is fairly well maintained with some scruffy bits but management could do much better here as for instance the toilet doors on the second floor don't lock so a staff member stands outside at the interval to ensure guests are not disturbed. What a way to use your human resources. The staff here are friendly and eager to direct guests to seats and the other facilities including the bars as well as being toilet watchers. We were at Buddy. The Buddy Holly story. It was an electric show. The theatre was so warm that some guests thought it had wood pellet burners under RHI but it was decided that it couldn't be as those are reserved mostly for dormant businesses and chickens. The downsides are that the seating is very uncomfortable and space around the seating is unpleasantly tight. These places seem to be designed for South Koreans. The show lasted about two hours, by which time I was so uncomfortable that I was glad it ended when it did. So it's not a place I would look forward to going back to more frequently as I think these places should offer a decent level of comfort. I mean even our local cinema seating is superb in comparison. At the interval, staff were selling tiny tubs of 'ice cream' at £2.50 which I can buy outside for £1. So those selling at £1 are already making a profit. But it's not the significant mark-up that annoys as much as the lack of quality of the over priced product. While it's called ice cream it's accurate to describe it as a vegetable oil & sugar confection. By all means charge me a few quid but when you are ripping me off at least balance the deal a bit in my favour and give me a quality product and not a crap one. read more

i go with my mum at least twice a year and no matter how many times i go i am always in awe when i look up at that ceiling it truely is breathtaking. i love this place and would recommend it to anybody who is looking for a good night out without being surrounded by all the lager louts. rocky horror is always great here i hope it comes back soon. read more

I have been inside the Grand Opera House once before to see a comedian. The staff in this place where all very friendly and courteous. I was blown away however by the magnificent interior of the Opera House. It really is stunning. The carved heads and decorative paintwork wouldn't look out of place in a luxury palace. The seats are pretty comfortable and the way they are arranged gives it a nice cosy feeling. There is also an area for eating and drinking which was great as we had a bite to eat before the show started. read more

I love the surroundings of the theatre, so grandand loads of atmosphere. Never fail to get a kick out of going in and sitting down amidst all the grandeur and looking up and around me. However, not having the best hearing in the world, I do find the accoustics a problem.is it just me? I would need continuous subtitles, unless I'm sitting very close to the stage, I find it really hard to hear everything. Even worse if I find myself behind a pillar. Might as well doze off. The productions don't always live up to the surroundings either. Went to see a really DREADFUL play a few months ago something about blue haired ladies on a bench (yes, the title should have warned me!) .apparently this production has been round half the world and to lots of applausebut we found it unbearably boring the plot, writing, acting.a plethora of cliches at every turn. Horrendously fake American accents from the cast including yer woman Lorraine Chase who is famous for her 70's adverts with Leonard Rossiter. It had other fairly well known actresses too of the older generation but nothing could save this appalling play. There were some older ladies in the seats behind me and I'm sure I heard several stifled yawns, starting within the first half an hour. Not a good sign. At interval, the crowd was noticably subdued in the cafe, and nobody was smelling the coffee. We took our opportunity to leave then, leaving 2 very noticeable empty seats in the 2nd row (I'd been determined I would hear the dialogue this time but what a mistake). That wasn't the only poor production we'd seen in the GOHlove the place but. read more

i have been here a few times and it is great they always put on a great show.

have attended many shows in grand opera house and always love every one and had the privledge of watch kids in belfast preforming bugsy malone.it shows what talent we have here.yesterday i watched jesus christ superstar,it was fantastic so moving the cast were amazing so everyone support your grand opera house as often as you can.ps for anyone complaining about the prices of everything it cost me as much to go to pictures with my grandchildren and i bring my sweeties and drinks from very cheap shops with me so no excusessjust go and enjoy! read more