The Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith — long known as the Hammersmith Odeon and later the Apollo — is an Art Deco theatre from 1932 and one of the capital’s most storied live venues, with a capacity of around 5,000 seated and standing.

This guide covers the venue, what it hosts, the experience and how to get there.

About the venue

Opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace, this Grade II*-listed theatre has hosted countless legendary concerts and comedy nights, its name changing with the times but its reputation intact.

What’s on: live music & comedy

The Apollo hosts major artists, comedy tours, awards and seated or standing gigs — nights that empty a few thousand people onto the busy Hammersmith gyratory all at once.

The venue & the experience

The venue sits right by the Hammersmith flyover and gyratory, with no public parking and heavy traffic — a car to the door, and a pre-arranged pickup, take the stress out of both ends.

Through the year

A busy nightly calendar of concerts and comedy runs year-round.

Getting to Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith

Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith sits about 6 miles from central London, postcode W6 9QH, reached via the A4.

By road

From central London it is the A4 straight to Hammersmith; the gyratory and flyover are busy day and night. Official car parks should be pre-booked for big events and fill early, and the queue to leave after the show is the worst part of the night.

By train

Hammersmith station (multiple lines) is a short walk, with Barons Court and Ravenscourt Park nearby — handy, but the gyratory is chaotic after a big gig.

By air, and the private-hire alternative

For visitors arriving by air, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith is reachable from Heathrow and London City among others. Rather than gamble on a shuttle queue or rideshare surge when the crowd leaves at once, a fixed-fare transfer to Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith collects you at the door, drops as close to the door as permitted and has a driver arranged for the exit.

The calm way to do event night

Fixed-price, pre-booked transfers to Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith (W6 9QH) — executive cars for couples, MPVs and minibuses for groups, no surge and no late-night premium. Your driver is allocated when you book and set down as close to the door as the traffic plan allows, with the pickup arranged in advance for the exit.

Get a fixed Hammersmith Apollo fare

Practical tips

  • Beat the gyratory. Hammersmith traffic is heavy — a pre-arranged pickup point saves the post-gig snarl.
  • Standing or seated? Check your ticket so you plan your night right.
  • Travel as a group. One minibus is cheaper per head and keeps everyone together.
  • Pre-book a fixed fare. No surge the moment the gig ends.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Eventim Apollo and the postcode?
On Queen Caroline Street by the Hammersmith gyratory, west London. The sat-nav postcode is W6 9QH, off the A4.
Is this the old Hammersmith Odeon?
Yes — the Eventim Apollo is the venue long known as the Hammersmith Odeon and later the Hammersmith Apollo.
Is there parking?
No public parking, by a busy gyratory and flyover. A pre-booked car drops at the door and avoids it.
How do I get there from central London?
About 6 miles via the A4, or Hammersmith station on several lines. A door-to-door car beats the post-gig gyratory.
Can the driver wait after the gig?
Yes — a pre-arranged pickup means a car is waiting rather than a surge-priced scramble.