Spectres Beyond the Stage: Sheffield Lyceum Theatre Ghost Tour

An after-hours ghost tour inside Sheffield’s historic Lyceum Theatre

Step beyond the curtain and into the shadows with Spectres Beyond the Stage, an intimate late-night ghost tour of the historic Lyceum Theatre.

This atmospheric guided experience invites visitors to explore the Victorian-era theatre after dark, uncovering chilling stories of jilted lovers, lingering spirits, and long-departed theatre managers who, according to legend, still refuse to leave their posts.

What to expect on the tour

As you move through backstage corridors and hidden corners of the Lyceum, your guide will share both the theatre’s legendary tales and first-hand accounts of unexplained encounters, drawn from the experiences of staff who work in the building today.

Designed to entertain as much as unsettle, the tour blends history, folklore, and personal storytelling — creating a memorable evening that remember why theatres are among the most haunted buildings of all.

Expect:

• Supernatural legends rooted in the Lyceum’s Victorian past

• Stories of ghostly sightings and strange occurrences

• Access to rarely seen areas of a working theatre

• A spooky but welcoming atmosphere (rather than jump-scares)

Important information

• Age guidance: 12+

• Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

• Access: Stairs are used during the tour

• Wheelchair access: Please contact the Box Office in advance

• Box Office: 0114 249 6000

Perfect for fans of ghost stories, local history, and anyone curious about Sheffield’s haunted heritage.

🎟 Tickets & dates:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/lyceum-ghost-tours

Organiser: Sheffield Theatres