Opened in 1887, Gaiety Theatre was designed by Henry Irwin, who also built the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla. Gaiety Theatre was a popular entertainment spot for members of the British administration during the times of the Raj. Nowadays, schools in Shimla use the space for performing arts. It also hosts visiting theatre groups. It has a hall for art exhibitions, an art gallery, a modern multi-purpose hall and a restored gothic theatre that can seat up to 320 people.