Best Seats for Come Alive in London
Roll up, roll up! Come Alive London is an epic circus spectacle, inspired by and featuring songs from The Greatest Showman. Fans of the film can enjoy watching world-class circus performers and West End talent flip, leap, fly and sing, with tunes including “This Is Me”, “Rewrite the Stars”, and “A Million Dreams”. It’s perfect for families and the young-at-heart, but we know you’ll want the very best seats in the Big Top!
SeatPlan has real audience reviews and photos from seats across the custom-built Empress Museum, including ratings for view, legroom and comfort. Keep reading for our guide to choosing the best seats at Come Alive.
Prices are illustrative and are correct at the time of writing [August 2026].
Best Seats Money Can Buy
Got a million dreams of sitting in the very best seats? Premium options for Come Alive are in the VIP experience area (Empress Rows A-L) and Rows A-C in every section.
- VIP Experience Tickets, Empress Rows A-L (from £229). These package deals include some great extras like drinks and light bites, photo opportunities, performer interactions and a commemorative gift. It’s the ultimate package to really immerse yourself in this spectacular show, from the moment you arrive! Please note VIP tickets are labelled in the booking path.
- Rows A-C (from £172). The front few rows of each seating block are exciting and immersive. Audience member guiumd in Yellow A5 summed it up: “The best seat. You are next to the performers!”
Also Consider: Seats close to the top areas range in price from approx. £58-£144, and offer excellent views of the stage.
Best Cheap Seats
If you’re looking for a piece of all the action without splurging, there’s good news: the Empress Museum is built in the round with great views no matter where you sit. The cheapest seats are at the back in Row L (from £58). From here, you’ll have a breathtaking view of the entire stage below, as well as great sightlines for the aerial stunts. Performers face all directions, but audiences report that seats at the back of the Empress and Yellow sections have more face-on moments.
Best Seats for Kids
This spectacular circus show is very family-friendly, with great views from every seat for children, so we would confidently recommend most areas. However, specific spots to consider include aisle seats, Row A, and Rows E-G.
- Aisle Seats (from £58). During the show, performers move up and down the stairs, so if your child is on the aisle, performers will pass directly by them. They might even get an interaction like a high-five or wave!
- Row A (from £98). If immersion and interaction are top of your kids’ wishlist, the front row delivers it all – although be aware you’ll be looking up at some of the acrobatics and aerial gymnastics for prolonged periods.
- Rows E-G (from £58). These rows offer a brilliant balance between proximity and space to view everything that’s happening at once.
Seats to Avoid
The Empress Museum is built to ensure every seat has a great view, but there are a couple of spots you should think twice about before booking, especially if you’re tall! These are any seats not on an aisle, and Row A.
- Any seat not on an aisle (prices vary). This may sound extreme, but several SeatPlan reviewers have reported that legroom is cramped across the auditorium. If you’re particularly tall, try to get a seat on an aisle, or without other seats in front.
- Row A (from £98). Some audience members report that they had to look up a lot from here, but the immersion is a huge plus point.
Reviews for these seats do vary, so we wouldn’t suggest you avoid them completely.
Hidden Gems
It wouldn’t be a circus without a few surprises, and these hidden gem seats deserve the spotlight. If you’re attending alone or as a couple, single and double seats at the back of the auditorium are the ones to look for.
- Theatregoer jackieames, who sat in Purple J1 (from £58), “loved this little seat! On its own, but with space next to it for my bag, coat & crutches, and a great view.”
- clairep48, who sat with one other person, said that Purple H2 and H1 (from £58) had, “plenty of room for coats, bags, umbrella” and was, “nice – if there’s two of you, you don’t have to share the row!”
Come Alive Tickets
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