FAQs
The place to find answers to the most common queries about planning your visist to the Lyric.
Tickets & Booking Information
Book tickets online 24 hours a day.
Call our Box Office on 028 9038 1081, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm (times will vary when performances are on).
For details on our exchange and refund policies, see our Terms and Conditions.
Babe-in-arms tickets are available for children under the age of two years old who do not require their own seat. This ticket is free of charge and must be booked through Box Office.
Beginning in May 2025, a Theatre Levy of £2 will be included in the price of each ticket, helping to support the ongoing upkeep and improvement of our theatre building.
The Lyric Theatre is proud to be Northern Ireland’s only full-time producing theatre, a creative home where fresh stories are brought to life and new talent takes root. We’re also a hub for our community, and like any well-used space, our building needs regular upkeep to stay in great shape.
As we continue to grow and evolve, it’s important that our venue can grow with us. From essential maintenance to forward-looking improvements, this levy will help us look after our theatre and keep it ready for future generations of artists and audiences.
Every contribution, big or small, plays a part in making the Lyric a sustainable, welcoming, and inspiring space. In the short term, it means vital repairs. In the long term, it means a greener, more accessible theatre for everyone.
We’ll keep you updated with how these funds are being put to good use, with an annual update on our website.
Thank you for being part of our story and helping us keep the Lyric thriving. If you’d like to go even further in supporting our work, donations are always welcome and appreciated
Your Visit
We are at the junction of Ridgeway Street and Stranmillis Embankment, 50m from the Kings Bridge and easy walking distance from Stranmillis Village, Botanic Avenue and the Ormeau Road.
The Lyric Theatre
55 Ridgeway Street
Belfast
County Antrim
BT9 5FB
There is no car park at the theatre, however, there are a number of parking options available nearby
- Free car parking at Stranmillis Road Car Park BT9 5DT (87 spaces, including accessible bays, max stay 12 hours)
- There are two extended parking bays with dropped kerbs for customers with disabilities outside our front door.
- Queen's Sport PEC Car Park at £1.80 per hour is a short walk away on Stranmillis Embankment BT9 5YR.
- Limited on-street parking along Stranmillis Embankment. (Please consider our neighbours in the Stranmillis area and we respectfully ask you to avoid parking in the residential streets off Ridgeway Street, Stranmillis Road and Annadale Embankment).
By Bus
The closest bus stop is at the junction of the Stranmillis Road and Ridgeway Street, 200m from our front door. The stop is served by the Translink Metro Bus Service 8a and 8d, which depart from Howard Street in the city centre. Buses leave every 15 minutes at peak times and the journey takes around 15 minutes.
For more information, visit Translink.
By Train
The nearest train station is Botanic Avenue, 0.9 miles away (a 17 minute walk).
For more information, visit Translink.
By Bike
There are cycle racks in front of the building. There are also Belfast Bike Hire docking points at Stranmillis and Botanic Avenue, a short walk away.
Plan your journey with Belfast Bikes!
Yes, there is a lift to take you to every level of the theatre. If you require additional assistance, please speak to a member of our customer service team on arrival.
Toilets are situated on the first floor, with additional accessible toilets situated on the ground floor & third floor.
Our bar opens 1 hour before the show starts, serving a selection of alcoholic / non alcoholic beverage and a wide variety of confectionary and snacks.
Work with the Lyric
All vacancies are advertised on the jobs section of our website.
All vacancies are advertised on the jobs section of our website.
Find Out MoreYou are very welcome to send us an online link to your portfolio and we will keep your details on file for future use. Send the details to [email protected].
The Lyric accepts scripts during specific call periods throughout the year. Check out New Writing for updates on these call dates.