Symphony Hall, Birmingham | Nearby Theatre

Symphony Hall

📍 Birmingham, United Kingdom

Symphony Hall is a 2,262-seat concert venue located in Centenary Square, Birmingham, featuring an interior modelled on the Musikverein in Vienna and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

About Symphony Hall

A 2,262-seat concert venue and theatre with a building height of 28 meters, completed in 1991 at a cost of 30 million pounds.

Serves as a home for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and hosts around 270 events a year, including concerts, performances, conferences, and business events.

Located at Centenary Square in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with nearby landmarks including the Hyatt Regency Birmingham, Leonardo Royal Hotel, and Utilita Arena Birmingham.

Characteristics

Interior modelled on the Musikverein in Vienna and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam
Height of 28 meters
Managed alongside Birmingham Town Hall
Operates as part of the International Convention Centre

Important Features

2,262-seat capacity
Architects Percy Thomas Partnership and Renton Howard Wood Levin

Interesting Facts

Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on June 12, 1991, though it was in use starting April 15, 1991.
Completed at a cost of 30 million pounds.

Useful Information

Postcode: B1 2EA
Official website: http://www.thsh.co.uk/
Food hygiene rating scheme ID: 1094260

Programming focus

Jazz, world, folk, rock, pop and classical concerts, organ recitals, spoken word, dance, comedy, educational and community performances, as well as conferences and business events.