Touring
Venue
London Road, Guildford GU1 2AA
G 라이브, 길퍼드
G 라이브는 서리주 길퍼드 시내 중심가, 하이 스트리트 상단의 런던 로드에 위치한 길퍼드의 대표적인 예술 및 엔터테인먼트 공연장입니다. 길퍼드 자치구 의회 소유로 트라팔가 엔터테인먼트가 운영하며, 옛 길퍼드 시빅 홀 부지에 2011년 개관했습니다. 최대 1,031석을 수용하는 유연한 구조의 메인 홀과 지하층의 작은 벨러비 스튜디오를 갖추고 있습니다. 프로그램은 투어 음악 및 트리뷰트 공연, 스탠드업 코미디, 가족 공연, 낭독회, 길퍼드 국제 콘서트 시리즈를 포함한 클래식 콘서트 등 다양하게 구성되어 있습니다. 내부에는 로비 카페 바, 스톨스 층의 바 두 곳, 대관 가능한 회의 공간이 마련되어 있습니다.
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City
Guildford
Capacity
1,031
Venue info
G 라이브는 서리주 길퍼드 시내 중심가, 하이 스트리트 상단의 런던 로드에 위치한 길퍼드의 대표적인 예술 및 엔터테인먼트 공연장입니다. 길퍼드 자치구 의회 소유로 트라팔가 엔터테인먼트가 운영하며, 옛 길퍼드 시빅 홀 부지에 2011년 개관했습니다. 최대 1,031석을 수용하는 유연한 구조의 메인 홀과 지하층의 작은 벨러비 스튜디오를 갖추고 있습니다. 프로그램은 투어 음악 및 트리뷰트 공연, 스탠드업 코미디, 가족 공연, 낭독회, 길퍼드 국제 콘서트 시리즈를 포함한 클래식 콘서트 등 다양하게 구성되어 있습니다. 내부에는 로비 카페 바, 스톨스 층의 바 두 곳, 대관 가능한 회의 공간이 마련되어 있습니다.
History
The site has been Guildford's main entertainment address for decades. It was originally home to the Guildford Civic Hall, which closed in January 2004 to make way for a new live entertainment and conference building. The replacement, designed by architects Austin-Smith:Lord, reused around 80 per cent of the structural material from its predecessor and cost £26m to deliver.
The new venue took its name, G Live, from a suggestion by members of the local public. It opened on 14 September 2011 with a concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, and 162 shows followed in that first year. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, performed the official opening on 8 February 2012.
Recognition arrived quickly. On the building's first birthday its design won a regional Downland Award from the Royal Institute of British Architects, with judges describing it as an anchor for Guildford High Street and a space suited to everything from ice shows to banqueting. In 2015 it took the Leisure and Lifestyle prize at the Experience Guildford Customer Service Awards, and in 2023 it was voted Best Live Music venue at the Surrey Rocks Awards.
G Live was run by HQ Theatres until March 2021, when Trafalgar Entertainment acquired HQ's theatre operations, and it remains in Guildford Borough Council ownership. During the COVID-19 pandemic the building was pressed into service as a vaccination centre, the second council-owned venue in the borough to support the response alongside Guildford Spectrum. Since 2011 it has hosted touring productions, major comedians and the annual Guildford International Concert Series.
Transport
Train
Guildford Railway Station is roughly a 15 to 20 minute walk away, and the route is mostly uphill. London Road Station is much closer, at around three to five minutes on foot, though there is no step-free access to the platform for return trains towards London. Taxi services operate at both stations, and you can also book a cab through the taxi hotline at the Ticket Desk before the show or during the interval.
Bus
G Live is about a 10 minute uphill walk from Guildford Bus Station, and there are several bus stops close to the venue. Timetables are published by Surrey County Council.
Parking
There are two pay-and-display car parks immediately behind and next to the venue, with five allocated Blue Badge spaces in the G Live car park, a lowered kerb from road to pavement and a marked crossing point over to the stalls entrance. The nearest public car park is Dene Road, Guildford, GU1 4DD, which has accessible spaces and two electric charging stations. All the car parks are managed by the council rather than by G Live. Bike racks are provided outside the building.
Seating plan and where to sit
The Main Hall is arranged over two levels, stalls and circle, with a large extendable stage. Because seats can be removed to create a flat floor, the layout varies between a fully seated concert or comedy night and a standing gig, so always check the plan for the performance you are booking.
Stalls
The lower level, closest to the stage and reached from the foyer either by the lift or down 21 steps, with the side stalls entrance at ground level from the car park side. Good for comedy and spoken word, where being near the performer counts, and the natural choice if you want to be close to the action at a gig. Twelve wheelchair spaces are located here, and both stalls bars are on this level.
Circle
The upper level, entered from the main foyer on the same level as ticketing, so it involves no stairs from the entrance. The elevated angle suits orchestral concerts and larger-scale shows where you want to take in the full stage picture. Six wheelchair spaces are provided here.
Bellerby Studio
A separate studio space on the lower ground floor holding up to 120 standing, used for comedy, private parties and dining events. Seating and standing arrangements change with each configuration, so check the format when you book.
General advice: for classical concerts and big touring music nights, a central position a little back gives the most balanced sound, while comedy and talks reward seats nearer the stage.
Accessibility
G Live aims to be a welcoming and accessible venue, and all areas of the building, front of house and backstage, including The Glass Room and the seminar rooms, are wheelchair accessible.
- Getting in: wheelchair access is available from the main entrance on London Road and from the side entrance off the car park. The main entrance has automatic doors and leads into a foyer that is all on one level, with ticketing directly ahead.
- Lift and steps: there are 21 steps down from the foyer to the stalls and the Bellerby Studio, or you can use the customer lift in the foyer. The circle auditorium entrance and the cafe bar seating are on the same level as ticketing.
- Wheelchair spaces: twelve in the stalls and six in the circle, eighteen in total. Accessible seats show as reserved online, so please contact the venue directly to book. Wheelchairs can be provided for patrons who wish to transfer to an auditorium seat, if requested when booking. The Bellerby Studio has no fixed number of spaces because the layout changes, so please ask when booking.
- Personal assistants: a complimentary personal assistant ticket is offered for all shows and workshops for patrons with access requirements, subject to availability and possible verification. Book by phone or in person.
- Toilets: wheelchair-accessible lavatories are available on all levels, including the stalls and lower foyer level. Look for signage or ask a member of staff.
- Bars and service points: both stalls-level bars are reachable by wheelchair from the stalls entrance or by lift from the foyer, and all service points, including the ticket counter, have a lowered section.
- Hearing support: the Main Hall and the Bellerby Studio both use a Sennheiser infra-red system, with eight headsets available from the cloakroom. Please mention this when booking. There is a counter-induction loop at the box office and four portable units for the private meeting rooms.
- Assistance dogs: welcome throughout. Let the venue know when booking and a complimentary adjacent seat will be reserved for your dog in the Main Hall or Bellerby Studio.
Visual stories are available to help you familiarise yourself with the building before you arrive. For access enquiries, email GLiveAccess@glive.co.uk. Staff training has covered dementia awareness, British Sign Language, visual impairment and mental health awareness, and the venue works with Attitude is Everything and Ramps On The Moon, whose 'Theatre For Everyone' training all staff have completed.
Previous productions
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View listingFrequently asked questions
What's on at G Live?
G Live programmes touring bands and tribute acts, candlelit and orchestral concerts, stand-up comedy, family shows and talks, plus the annual Guildford International Concert Series. The latest listings for the venue appear on this page.
Where is G Live?
G Live is at London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA, in the Surrey town centre at the top of Guildford High Street.
How do I get to G Live?
London Road Station is about three to five minutes on foot, and Guildford Railway Station is roughly a 15 to 20 minute mostly uphill walk. Guildford Bus Station is around 10 minutes uphill, with several bus stops close to the venue, and taxis are available at both stations.
Where can I park at G Live?
There are two pay-and-display car parks immediately behind and next to the venue, including the G Live car park with five Blue Badge spaces and a marked crossing to the stalls entrance. The nearest public car park is Dene Road, GU1 4DD, which has accessible bays and two electric charging points. All car parks are run by the council, not by G Live.
How many people does G Live hold?
The Main Hall seats up to 1,031, and with seats removed it converts to a flat floor for a dinner dance of up to 420 or a reception of up to 800. The Bellerby Studio holds up to 120 people standing.
Is G Live wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas of the building are wheelchair accessible, with step-free entry from London Road and from the car park side, a customer lift in the foyer, accessible toilets on every level and eighteen wheelchair spaces in the auditorium, twelve in the stalls and six in the circle. Accessible seats must be booked directly with the venue, and a complimentary personal assistant ticket is available.
Does G Live have hearing assistance?
Yes. The Main Hall and the Bellerby Studio both use a Sennheiser infra-red system, with eight headsets available from the cloakroom if you request one when booking. There is also a counter-induction loop at the box office.
When did G Live open?
G Live opened on 14 September 2011 with a concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, and was officially opened by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, on 8 February 2012. It replaced the Guildford Civic Hall, which closed in January 2004, and was designed by Austin-Smith:Lord.
What's on at G 라이브, 길퍼드?
G 라이브, 길퍼드 hosts a rolling programme of touring productions. The current what's-on list with dates, last checked 2026-08-23, is further up this page, and tickets are sold through the venue's official box office.
Where is G 라이브, 길퍼드?
G 라이브, 길퍼드 is located at London Road, Guildford GU1 2AA.
How big is G 라이브, 길퍼드?
G 라이브, 길퍼드 has a capacity of 1,031 — small enough to feel intimate but large enough to host major productions.