Grand Opera House, Art Nouveau theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Grand Opera House features ornate Victorian architectural elements, decorative details, and a main auditorium that holds 1,063 spectators for performances.
Frank Matcham designed this Grade A listed building, which opened its doors on December 23, 1895, marking a new era of entertainment in Belfast.
The theatre presents a complete program of operas, musicals, dramas, and dance performances throughout the year, enriching the local performing arts scene.
The building maintains facilities for accessibility, including wheelchair spaces, audio description systems, and signed performances for hearing-impaired visitors.
The oriental-style interior decoration of the auditorium represents one of the finest remaining examples of this theatrical design approach in the United Kingdom.
Location: Town Parks
Inception: 1895
Architects: Frank Matcham
Official opening: December 23, 1895
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Capacity: 1063
Address: 2-4 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7HR, Northern Ireland BT2 7HR
Website: http://goh.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.59475,-5.93460
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:30
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