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Symphony Hall

Classical music ·Birmingham ·Closed
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About

Symphony Hall is a concert hall within the International Convention Centre at 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, and home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

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Symphony Hall — Red auditorium balconies and seating viewed from above

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Why go

  • The UK’s largest mechanical-action organ has 6,000 pipes and 82 stops across four manuals and a pedal.
  • A reverberation chamber can add up to 50% to the hall’s volume, while a movable stage canopy and retractable damping panels adapt its acoustics.
  • The hall hosts two to four classical concerts each week.
  • Free pre-concert talks offer another way to enjoy the programme.

Opening hours

Today13:00 – 15:30Show all
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Friday17:30 – 20:00
SaturdayClosed
Sunday13:00 – 15:30

The hall

Capacity
2,262 seats

Interesting facts5

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  1. 30 metres

    The hall rests on rubber pads to limit vibration from a covered railway line 30 metres away.

    Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Wikipedia
  2. 200 millimetres

    Its concrete walls and ceiling are 200 millimetres thick.

    Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Wikipedia

  3. A double concrete façade shields the hall from Broad Street traffic.

    Symphony Hall (Birmingham) - Wikipedia

  4. Large, low-speed air ducts reduce ventilation noise.

    Symphony Hall (Birmingham) - Wikipedia

  5. The interior design draws on Vienna’s Musikverein and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw.

    Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Symphony Hall cost £30 million to build. Percy Thomas Partnership and Renton Howard Wood Levin designed and built it, with specialist acoustic support from Russell Johnson of Artec Consultants Inc.

  1. 1991The hall began welcoming audiences on 15 April 1991. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on 12 June 1991.
  2. 2001A 6,000-pipe symphony organ designed and built by Johannes Klais Orgelbau was installed.
  3. 2021The hall’s new façade was completed.

How to get there

  • TramThe Library tram stop is beside the front entrance on Centenary Square.
  • TrainBirmingham New Street, Snow Hill, Moor Street and Five Ways stations are within walking distance.
  • 2 minCarThe nearest taxi drop-off is on Cambridge Street; walk two minutes to the entrance.
  • BikeBike racks are available in Centenary Square.
  • ParkingQ-Park Brindleyplace and Q-Park Mailbox are nearby; both have electric vehicle charging.
  • TrainBirmingham International Airport’s adjacent rail station has frequent trains to the city centre.

Sources: Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Wikipedia · Birmingham - Wikivoyage (do) · Symphony Hall | B:Music · Getting Here: Symphony Hall | B:Music · Symphony Hall (Birmingham) - Wikipedia · Symphony Hall - Wikipedia · Symphony Hall: booking (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
Broad Street, Birmingham

Questions and answers

What events take place at Symphony Hall?

Around 270 events take place each year, including jazz, world music, folk, rock, pop, classical and organ concerts, plus spoken word, dance, comedy and education events.

What else takes place at Symphony Hall?

As part of the International Convention Centre, the hall also hosts conferences and corporate events, alongside community events and graduation ceremonies.

What education and community work does Symphony Hall do?

Its projects work with schools, groups and families, reaching about 12,000 young people and 6,000 adults each year.

How can I contact Symphony Hall?

Call +44 121 780 3333.

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