Tosca

About this experience

Book Tosca tickets in London Buy Tosca tickets for London and see Puccini's 1900 thriller in a new English National Opera staging at the London Coliseum. Across a single day in Rome in 1800, the singer Floria Tosca, her lover the painter Cavaradossi and the police chief Scarpia are pulled into a struggle over an escaped political prisoner. None of the three survives it. The score includes some of Puccini's best-known music, among them Vissi d'arte and E lucevan le stelle, sung here in Amanda Holden's English translation with surtitles above the stage. This production is directed by ENO artistic director Annilese Miskimmon and conducted by Ben Glassberg, with designs by Rosanna Vize, Evie Gurney, Lee Curran and Imogen Knight. It frames the opera as a political thriller rather than a distant costume piece, so the violence, bargains and public power games stay in focus. You do not need to read an Italian libretto first: the English text and surtitles keep the plot clear while the orchestra carries the emotional heat. For other London evenings around the same dates, browse the London tickets hub and then return to choose your Tosca performance. What to expect at the London Coliseum Running time is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, including one interval. Age guidance is 15 and over because the opera depicts violence, murder, torture and suicide. Children under 5 are not admitted. The season runs from 30 October to 11 December 2026 at the London Coliseum, London's largest theatre, on St Martin's Lane. Arrive about 30 minutes before curtain so you have time for entry and seating in a large house. A British Sign Language interpreted performance is scheduled for 10 November 2026 at 7.30pm, and a relaxed performance for 30 November 2026 at 5pm. Check the exact date notes when you book if those access formats matter to your group. Venue access and Tube guidance are summarised on the London Coliseum page. Grammy winner Axelle Fanyo makes her ENO debut as Tosca in this staging. The Coliseum's scale suits Puccini's public scenes and the darker private confrontations that drive the plot. If you are pairing opera with another Coliseum title on the same trip, you can also compare the limited-run magic spectacle Now You See Me when building a mixed London itinerary. If you are new to opera, sung English plus surtitles removes the usual language barrier, while the Coliseum’s scale suits a thriller that needs space for chorus and orchestra. Pair the night with another West End drama if you are building a longer theatre break. How to buy Tosca tickets Ticket prices vary by date, time and seating category across the autumn run. Midweek and matinee options can be useful if weekend circles are thin. Confirm the start time, access performance type if relevant, and content guidance before payment. Then complete checkout on VervTrip to receive your Tosca tickets for London. If you are new to opera, this English-language staging is a practical entry point because the plot stays readable without homework, while still delivering the big arias that longtime Puccini listeners come for. When your plans are clear, book Tosca tickets through VervTrip and prepare for Puccini's thriller sung in English on the London Coliseum stage this season.

Highlights

• New English National Opera staging, 30 October to 11 December 2026
• Sung in English with surtitles, so no libretto required
• Grammy winner Axelle Fanyo makes her ENO debut as Tosca
• Directed by ENO artistic director Annilese Miskimmon
• Staged at the London Coliseum, the largest theatre in London

Before you go

Age guidance: recommended for ages 15 and over. Children under 5 are not admitted to the auditorium. Content guidance: the opera includes depictions of violence, murder, torture and suicide. Running time: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, including one interval. Language: sung in English, in Amanda Holden's translation, with surtitles projected above the stage. Access: a British Sign Language interpreted performance is scheduled for 10 November 2026 at 7.30pm, and a relaxed performance for 30 November 2026 at 5pm. Arrival: arrive about 30 minutes before curtain. The Coliseum is the largest theatre in London and the upper circle and balcony take a while to reach, so allow extra time if you are seated high in the house. In the theatre: photography, recording and phone use are not permitted during the performance, in line with standard West End policy.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.