The guided tours of the Gaiety Theatre have developed over the years encompassing Manx social history, the history of the site of the Gaiety and how it has developed, the history of Manx entertainment over the last 120+ years and the actual survival and restoration of the Gaiety as we know it today.

Our tour guides take people back in time and wind their way through the building starting with all the ‘pretty’ areas and adornments of the front of house and ornate auditorium, to the more practical backstage, then under the stage into the amazing ‘trap house’, one of the Gaiety’s best kept secrets, displaying the famous Corsican Trap, the only one of its kind in the world, then finally via the costume display and historical lighting museum, including original early electrical stage lighting and original projection equipment. Tying in the all-encompassing factors that go together to create the drama for your comfort and entertainment.

Special interest groups and private tours can be catered for by contacting the VillaGaiety Box Office.

Accessibility at the Gaiety Theatre : due to the original features of the theatre, many parts of the tour are inaccessible for people with mobility-related disabilities. Please note that our efforts to improve accessibility at the Gaiety Theatre are somewhat restricted given the age and historic nature of the theatre. We have nonetheless made reasonable adjustments to improve access to this venue, as much as possible to ensure as inclusive an experience as possible. For more information visit our Accessibility page here

Tour Season

Dates: 18th April to 27th September 2025
Duration: Approximately 2hrs 15 mins