You got a guy™ for venue tickets

The Regal Theatre - Oxford Tickets

Location
Oxford Venue Details, Se

Now selling

Upcoming Events at The Regal Theatre - Oxford

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About The Regal Theatre - Oxford

The Regal Theatre, located at 300 Cowley Road in Oxford, has a storied history spanning cinema, bingo, music, and faith-based events. Today, the venue operates as Christian Life Centre Oxford (The Regal), offering adaptable seating and a welcoming space for a variety of performances and gatherings. With roots dating back to 1937, The Regal has hosted notable acts like One Direction (February 2, 2011) and Trevor Nelson (May 29, 2010). We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure seating, navigate parking and transit, and find comfortable nearby accommodations and dining options.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local planning a night out, you’ll find clear guidance on seating arrangements, parking availability on-site, transit options around Cowley Road, and convenient hotel and restaurant partners to consider before or after your event. This page treats The Regal as its own venue, including its current use and historical context, so you can plan with confidence.

Tip: For accessibility and flexibility, check in advance about seating configurations for each event, as The Regal’s space is adaptable for different types of performances. If you’re staying nearby, secure your hotel with our trusted partners to ensure easy arrival and departure from Cowley Road. And as always, we’re here to help you find the best seats and tickets—like having a friend in the business.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Original cinema capacity: 1,674 seats (Regal Cinema/Regal Theatre).
  • Address: 300 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire (historical Regal Cinema address); current occupant at 300 Cowley Road is the Christian Life Centre Oxford (The Regal).
  • Venue history: opened as Regal Cinema in 1937; converted to a bingo hall in the 1970s; operated as a music venue/nightclub The Regal from 2008 until 2011; renamed/repurposed as Christian Life Centre Oxford (The Regal).
  • Notable events: One Direction performed there on Feb 2, 2011; Trevor Nelson performed May 29, 2010; MC Neat performed July 26, 2008; other concerts documented in 2008–2011 period.
  • Seating chart: public, modern-day seating chart not published; historic cinema seating included a balcony; current use is as a church with adaptable seating.
  • Parking: on-site parking available at the Christian Life Centre Oxford site (as listed by the church directory).
  • Transit: nearest rail station is Oxford; Cowley Road area is served by local bus routes; general transit access documented for the site’s area.
  • Nearby hotels: options within a short distance include Athena Guest House (Cowley Road), Cherwell Guest House (Iffley Road), and Mercure Eastgate Hotel (The High Street), among others listed near Regal in Oxford.
  • Renaming/demolition status: the building is not demolished; it has been renamed/repurposed as Christian Life Centre Oxford (The Regal) after serving as a nightclub.