Ambassador Theatre
Upper O’Connell Street, County Dublin, Ireland
About Ambassador Theatre
Welcome to the Ambassador Theatre, one of Dublin's most historic and iconic entertainment venues! Located at the corner of Parnell Square South and Upper O’Connell Street, in the heart of the vibrant Rotunda district, our theatre has been a beloved point of interest for generations of Dubliners and visitors alike.
Built in 1897 as a music hall, the Ambassador Theatre has served many purposes over the years, including as a cinema and a variety theatre. Today, the venue is primarily used for concerts, stand-up comedy, theatre productions, and other live performances. With a capacity of 1,000 seats, it is one of the largest mid-sized venues in Dublin, offering an intimate yet lively atmosphere for both performers and audiences.
As you step into the Ambassador Theatre, you'll be immediately struck by the grandeur and elegance of the space. With its ornate plasterwork, sweeping staircases, and rich red velvet accents, the interior is a testament to the theatre's rich history and enduring appeal. At the same time, the venue is fully equipped with modern sound and lighting systems, ensuring that every performance is of the highest quality.
Over the years, the Ambassador Theatre has played host to a wide variety of performers, including music legends like David Bowie and Johnny Cash, comedians like Dara O'Briain and Tommy Tiernan, and theatre productions ranging from Shakespearean classics to contemporary dramas. Whether you're a fan of rock music or stand-up comedy, classical theatre or cutting-edge performance art, there's sure to be something for you at the Ambassador Theatre.
So whether you're a local resident or a visitor to Dublin, we encourage you to come experience the magic of the Ambassador Theatre for yourself. Check out our upcoming schedule of events to find a show that interests you, or simply stop by to soak up the atmosphere of one of the city's most beloved institutions. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Parnell Square South, Upper O’Connell Street, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland
Reviews of Ambassador Theatre
"The Ambassador Theatre is located at the top of Parnell Square looking down onto O'Connell Street. It was formerly a cinema, but now it is an excellent live music venue. Alternative rock, electro, hip-hop and DJ's with musicians can all be heard regularily here. It's a Beautiful building and well worth a visit if your in dublin . In the 1890s the concert hall was used to show ‘moving pictures’ which were all the rage then and from 1910 it was used exclusively as a cinema. It had 736 seats then. In the 1950s it was redesigned to hold 1,200 people. It had a balcony for 500 people as well as private boxes. On 23 September 1954 it was reopened by the then Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alfie Byrne, with the new name of Ambassador Cinema. It was very popular as the Ambassador for many years, often showing films for the first time. It closed its doors as a cinema in September 1999 but was still used for various concerts and events."
"Dinos were great crack definitly go again"
"Brought my son here to see the dinosaurs and we had a great day staff were amazing"
"Great exhibition..... A bit short.... But great"
"Went for Dinosaurs exhibition which was brilliant. The guys at the ticket desk very helpful and chatted to the kids. Security man took care of pushchair and got it ready for us when we were ready to leave"
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