London Royal Festival Hall: Where are the best seats for shows?

Having a good seat at a show can make or break a good theatre experience, but where’s the best spot at London's Royal Festival Hall? Some previous visitors have had their say online.

The iconic 2,700-capacity Southbank venue offers multi-levelled seating across its upper and lower tiers, although some areas appear to be more sought after than others.

However, those stuck on deciding where they should sit for a show needn't worry. We’ve compiled some of the best-rated seating spots around the venue, according to former theatregoers.

Here’s what Royal Festival Hall seating areas are favoured by reviewers online.

Where are the best seats at London's Royal Festival Hall, according to reviewers?

Those looking to sit close to the on-stage action in the front stalls, row D appears to offer the best seating. Past visitors on SeatPlan highlighted how the line of seating offers a good close-up view of the stage without being too close to the stage.

Others wanting to sit further back in the rear stalls may want to book in row JJ. The central section of the row, in particular, has received several five-star reviews from past Royal Festival Hall attendees on SeatPlan.

The front row of the Balcony section has also been rated highly. Seats towards the left side of Row A, in particular, appear to be the most favoured spots in the section.

Where to find a seating plan for London's Royal Festival Hall

Those curious to see where their seat is within the venue will be able to see it on the Seat Plan website. The site also accepts photos from past visitors showing the view from their particular seat.

On the Southbank Centre website, a 360-degree view of the venue from different sections is also available, so you can get a further idea of what your seat view will look like.