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A bright room with wooden floors, several tables and chairs, and many green plants. Large leafy plants surround and top a central structure. Sunlight streams in from a skylight above.
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Backstage Theatre

  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit
  • Rainy days

Leading arts venue bringing top-tier theatre, gigs, and entertainment.

Experience the warmth and excitement of Backstage Theatre, Longford’s welcoming home for live entertainment. Enjoy professional theatre productions, comedy, music, dance, family shows and community performances and relax in a friendly venue where everyone feels at home.

Why Visit

  • Enjoy a diverse programme of professional theatre, music, dance and comedy.
  • Experience the magic of live entertainment – a night to remember with friends and family
  • Relax in a friendly, welcoming venue with excellent accessibility facilities.

Good To Know

  • Book with confidence to see some of the best national and international artists – with our customer friendly cancellation policy-full details on backstage.ie
  • Accessible venue with free parking infrared hearing system
  • Backstage Theatre delivers a rich cultural experience — bringing live performance, music, and storytelling to the heart of Longford.
  • Fully accessible / universally accessible for a wide range of visitors, including people with mobility, sensory, cognitive and hidden disabilities.

Experience the warmth and excitement of Backstage Theatre, Longford’s welcoming home for live entertainment. Enjoy professional theatre productions, comedy, music, dance, family shows and community performances and relax in a friendly venue where everyone feels at home.

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Backstage Theatre is one of the Midlands' leading arts and entertainment venues, offering visitors an opportunity to experience high-quality live performances in a friendly, welcoming environment. Known as a true home-from-home, the theatre combines professional touring productions with a strong commitment to supporting and showcasing local artists and community groups. Whether you're visiting Longford for a short break or looking for an evening of culture and entertainment, Backstage offers something for everyone, from drama and comedy to music, family events and special performances throughout the year. The theatre is dedicated to ensuring that all visitors enjoy a comfortable and inclusive experience. Accessibility supports include an infrared hearing system and a quiet room equipped with sensory aids and fidgets. Backstage's popular Book with Confidence policy provides added peace of mind, allowing visitors to exchange tickets or receive a credit voucher if plans change, subject to advance notice. Combined with its welcoming atmosphere and varied programme, Backstage Theatre is a must-visit cultural destination in the heart of Longford.

What You’ll Find
  • Live theatre performances
  • Music gigs and concerts
  • Touring productions and shows
  • Cultural and community events
  • Seasonal arts programming
Experience
  • Professional, intimate performance space
  • High-quality stage productions
  • Welcoming atmosphere for all audiences
  • Longstanding hub for local arts and culture
  • 30+ years of entertainment history
  • Step-free access to main entrance and key visitor areas, Accessible parking spaces, Accessible toilet facilities, Wheelchair-accessible routes throughout the premises, Seating/rest areas available, Assistance dogs welcome, Hearing assistance systems (e.g. induction loop),Sensory-friendly facilities or experiences available, Staff trained in accessibility and inclusive customer service, Accessible website and/or online booking facilities, Other accessibility features (please specify)
Frequently asked Questions

1. What type of shows can I see at Backstage Theatre?

Backstage presents a varied programme including professional theatre, live music, comedy, family entertainment, touring productions as well as performances by local artists and community groups.

2. Is the theatre accessible?

Yes. Backstage is committed to making performances accessible for all visitors. The venue offers an infrared hearing system, there is a social story available on their website and are happy to arrange a familiarisation tour before a performance if necessary and they also a quiet room with sensory supports and fidgets for those who may need them. Also be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming sensory shows and ISL performances.

3. Is there parking nearby?

Yes. There is FREE parking and disabled parking available on site making it easy for visitors to attend performances.

4. Can I exchange my tickets if I can no longer attend?

Yes. Under our Book with Confidence policy, tickets can be exchanged for another performance or converted to a credit voucher if you contact the Box Office by 4pm, two working days before the performance.

5. How do I book tickets?

Tickets can be booked online on backstage.ie or through the Box Office. For assistance, call 043 3347888 during Box Office hours, Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm.

6. How early should I arrive before a performance?

We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the performance starts to allow time for ticket collection, finding your seat and enjoying the theatre atmosphere. Our Atrium Gallery Bar is open one hour before show start time so feel free to arrive early and enjoy a drink and a chat before the show.