Your Visit
Everything you need to know about your visit to the Gate Theatre
Getting Here
Located in the heart of Dublin City at the top of O’Connell Street.
Gate Theatre, Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, D01 WY26
By Bus and Luas
- Dublin Bus: take any route which stops near O’Connell Street or Parnell Square.
- Expressway/Intercity: the Gate Theatre is a twenty-minute walk from Busáras, Bus Éireann’s main station, at Store Street, Dublin 1.
- Red Luas Line: disembark at Abbey Street Lower, which is a ten-minute walk from the theatre.
- Green Luas Line: disembark on Parnell Street.
By Rail
- DART: the nearest stations are Tara Street and Connolly Station.
- Train: from Heuston Station, take the Red Luas Line to Abbey Street Lower.
- Train: from Connolly Station, take the Red Luas Line to Abbey Street Lower.
By Dublin Bike
The closest docking stations are Cathal Brugha Street, off O’Connell Street, and Parnell Street North, near the Hugh Lane Gallery.
By Car
Car Parking is available at three locations:
- The Spire Q Park
The Spire Q-Park, which can be accessed from Cathal Brugha St, is a three-minute walk from the theatre. Patrons of the Gate can avail of a discount of 25% on their parking by pre-booking in advance of their visit.
Visit https://www.q-park.ie/en-gb/cities/dublin/thespire/ and use promo code GATE25 to avail of a 25% discount. Please note, discounts can’t be applied to parking tickets purchased on site in Q-Park.
Q-Park is open 24/7 and features PaSS Technology (Automated Number Plate Recognition) for seamless entry and exit. Selected sites also offer convenient electric vehicle charging stations – more information on how to use these facilities.
- Rotunda Car Park
Updated Information: Due to ongoing work in the Rotunda, parking in the Rotunda car park is now extremely limited, and strictly subject to availability.
The entrance to the car park is on Parnell Square West, just beside the main hospital entrance. Please note that the intercom must be pressed in order to access the car park. We regret that it is not possible to reserve or pre-book spaces in advance. The car park is open from 5pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday, and all day until 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays. A fee of €8 is paid at the automatic barrier upon exit using either cash or contactless card. If you wish to pay by cash, please note that exact change will be required – €2, €1 and 50c coins only.
- Limited on-street parking is available on Parnell Square West and Parnell Square North.
Access
We are fully committed to making our venue as welcoming and accessible as possible to all our audience members.
Two wheelchair spaces in the auditorium are reached by a lift at the rear of the building, with an accessible bathroom on the same level. Auracast™ streams audio to compatible hearing aids, and selected performances are ISL interpreted.
Local Food & Drink
The area around the Gate Theatre is brimming with brilliant restaurants and cafés. Whether you are looking for a light lunch before a matinee, a group dinner or a drink after the show, you’ll find it nearby. Check out our local recommendations for food and drinks before or after the show!
Opening Hours
Mondays | 10am – 6pm
Tuesday to Friday | 10am – 7pm
Saturdays | 12pm – 7pm
Sundays | 12pm – 1:30pm
Mondays to Fridays | 10am – 6pm
First time at the Gate Theatre?
Everything you need to know before your visit!
Is there a dress code?
There’s no formal dress code at the Gate Theatre. Whether you prefer to dress up for the occasion or keep it casual, you’re very welcome.
Where can I find my ticket?
You can find your tickets in ‘My Account‘.
Can’t find it? Don’t worry! Our friendly Box Office team will be happy to help and can locate your booking on our ticketing system.
How early should I arrive?
Our doors open one hour before the performance begins. We recommend arriving 30–45 minutes before the show starts to give yourself plenty of time to collect your tickets, grab a drink, and find your seat without rushing.
Where do I go when I arrive at the theatre?
When you arrive at the Gate Theatre, you’re welcome to relax in our café or bar before the performance. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a light snack in the café or head to the bar for a drink before taking your seat.
How do I find my seat?
Our ushers will be at the auditorium entrance to welcome you and guide you to your seat. If you have any questions or need assistance, they’ll be more than happy to help!
What happens if I'm running late?
Due to the intimate nature of our venue, late seating may not be possible once the performance has begun. If you arrive late or leave the auditorium during the show, you may need to wait until the interval before being admitted or readmitted. We recommend arriving early to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the performance.
Can I return or exchange my ticket?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, except in cases of event cancellation or rescheduling. Subject to availability, we may be able to exchange tickets to another performance if contacted at least 24 hours before the performance you can no longer attend.
Are there programmes available?
Yes! Most productions we will offer a traditional programme for purchase. For some productions, we offer a copy of the play text, which includes the programme. Availability and options may vary depending on the production.
What do I do with my phone during the performance?
To help everyone enjoy the show without distractions, we ask that all mobile phones are switched off during performances.
If you need your phone to use your hearing aids, please ensure it is set to silent and Do Not Disturb mode.
If you need any assistance with your phone settings, a member of our team will be happy to help before the performance begins, during the pre-show announcement.
Can I take a photo during the performance?
To avoid distracting the actors on stage and your fellow theatregoers, we kindly ask that you do not take photos or videos during the performance. Please keep your phone safely tucked away during the performance.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes! We offer a 10% discount on group bookings of 6 or more people. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.
Do you have a cloak room?
Unfortunately, we don’t have a dedicated cloakroom at the Gate Theatre. However, there are coat stands throughout our café and bar areas where you’re welcome to leave your coat, hat or umbrella during the performance.
Content and Age Advisory
Age recommendations and any relevant content or trigger warnings will be listed on each production’s page on the Gate Theatre website.
If you have any further questions or would like more information about a particular production, please contact our Box Office team, who will be happy to help.
Is there food and drink available at the Gate Theatre?
Café
Our Café is a small refreshment dock with coffee, tea, treats and a mini bar located at the doors of the auditorium. The café opens from 6:30pm before evening performances and 1:00pm before matinee performances. The café is also open during the interval.
Not available to the public outside of show times.
Bar
Our Bar is an intimate and charming space for you to enjoy a pre-show, interval or post-show drink. The bar opens an hour before evening performances and an hour before matinee performances. The Bar also opens at the interval, if the show has one, and after the show.
You can also pre-order your interval drinks at the Bar before the show to skips the queue at the interval.
Not available to the public outside of show times.
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