Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park features a line up of several plays during its 16 week summer opening

The Open Air Theatre is a permanent venue completely surrounded by parkland. It is located inside Queen Mary's Gardens, part of the inner-circle of Regents Park.
The Open Air Theatre was opened in 1932 and recently rebuilt in 1999. The theatre is uncovered except for a multi-level auditorium which has a bar stretching it's entire length. The bar serves complete meals starting 1½ hours before performances and is open until midnight for refreshments.
Performances are held from late May until early in September. If bad weather forces a performance to not be completed, tickets can be exchanged for an upcoming performance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, UK
Phone: 0333 400 3562
Official Website: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
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The theatre is about a 10-minute walk from either Baker Street Station or Regent’s Park Station. At the moment, York Bridge is shut, so the most direct route is closed. This means you’ll need to take a longer, more scenic diversion that passes over a bridge across the water.
On arrival, there’s a bag check at the entrance. The ground level has a spacious area for food and drinks, along with a covered, elevated dining section with seating. Both areas are pleasant, though—as expected—drinks come with the usual markup. We tried the pizzas, which were disappointing, with far too much cheese and generally below average.
Being an open-air venue, it’s worth remembering that it can get chilly in the evening. Our show finished around 10 pm, and with temperatures dropping to about 15°C, many people in shorts looked quite uncomfortable. Bringing a light jacket or blanket is definitely advisable.
The main downside of the venue was the toilets. During the interval, the queues were extremely long, with clearly inadequate facilities for the size of the audience. There was only one unisex accessible toilet, plus men’s and women’s toilets, and at one point women were being directed through the men’s facilities. After the show, queues for the men’s toilets were again very significant.
Exiting the venue was also a bit confusing. At the end of the performance, everyone was directed out through a different exit. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, this could leave you disoriented—especially since York Bridge, the most direct route, is still shut.
Overall, it’s a lovely summer theatre experience with a great atmosphere, but be prepared for the evening chill, limited toilet facilities, and a slightly confusing journey home.
Travelling Doc - 2 weeks ago
Absolutely loved this venue, first time to see Noughts and Crosses. Great venue, Baker Street probably the best station. Beautiful theatre, with a bar, pizza ovens, restaurant. Great setting but there is no cover at all so go prepared for the weather conditions. We were so lucky with the weather as an hour prior to the start it had been pouring with rain. All the seats are pretty good to be honest. Will definitely go and see other productions there. Excellent customer service from staff too.
Julie Griffith - a month ago
I’ve seen 2 shows here and they were both incredible! It’s such an experience.
There’s lovely food before hand so arrive early!
We had a fair bit of rain the first time (see the video) but was able to get through the performance with a few brief pauses. The show was still INCREDIBLE and we were able to get through it.
The second time we had lovely weather. We will be back again this year and I can’t wait.
Donovan Shores - a month ago
We bought some last minute tickets (on TodayTix) to see "Shucked" at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, and honestly, any seat will give you a good view of the stage. .
It's a great musical (all about corn) that we originally saw on Broadway in New York a few years ago. It's funny, entertaining, and has you engaged from start to finish. We enjoyed this production just as much as we did on Broadway!
This was our first time at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, and I was greatly impressed. The staff were great, and the price reasonable. In the venue itself, the seats are a little hard, and it can get a little chilly after the sun goes down. My suggestion...bring a little blanket. You can sit on it to make the seat more comfortable, and if you get cold you can wrap it around yourself.
In general, I found the venue to be fully accessible (I have mobility issues), with disabled parking nearby. In my opinion, there venue is suitable for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. I would suggest seats in row J for wheelchair users and for anyone who needs more legroom (though perhaps double check with the venue).
It is an open air theatre, so make sure to check the weather and dress appropriately.
Shucked is currently on until the 14th June 2025, and we'd highly recommend seeing it. Our seats were great, and they only cost £30 each for via Rush tickets on the app. It was a lovely way to spend the evening with my beau. 🌽😍🥰🌽
Christina Sanchez de Beggs - 3 months ago
This venue provides such a beautiful and memorable experience. Despite its Central London location, it masterfully creates the feeling of a luxurious countryside retreat, complete with excellent bars and inviting seating areas. The theatre experience is outstanding, captivating guests with its natural light, immersive sounds, and scenic views.
Harry Jack UK - 2 months ago
Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines | Baker Street | 10 MInutes |
How to get to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Tube
From Baker Street Station exit onto Baker Street and go to your right (north) until you can see Regent's Park ahead and to your right. Double back slightly to the pedestrian crossing and cross over to the park. Make your way to the foot bridge just inside the park, walk across and follow the path to your left on the other side keeping alongside the trees. When you get to the Inner Circle cross the road and continue along the path on far side. At the 'T' (just past the Park Cafe), go left and follow that path to the theatre entrance.
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