Music Hall Aberdeen

The Music Hall is a concert hall in Aberdeen, Scotland, formerly the city's Assembly Rooms, located on Union Street in the city centre.

Music Hall Aberdeen
AddressUnion Street
Aberdeen
Scotland, United Kingdom
OwnerAberdeen Performing Arts
DesignationCategory A listed[1]
TypeRegional Music Hall
Capacity1,281 (Seated)
Current useConcerts, comedy, variety, exhibitions, art & craft fairs
Construction
Opened1852
ArchitectArchibald Simpson
Website
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

History
Interior of Music Hall

The venue was designed by Archibald Simpson, a notable Aberdeen architect, and cost £11,500 when it was originally constructed in 1822. It was opened to the public as a concert hall in 1859. In September 1896 the building hosted the first cinema screening in Aberdeen.[2]

The building was renovated in the 1980s.[3] It was closed for further extensive renovation in 2016 with a £9 million investment, and reopened in December 2018.

War Memorial

There is a bronze plaque inside the lobby of the Music Hall, bearing the names of all those from Aberdeen who served in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The memorial was removed during the 2016 refurbishment and as of August 2019 is currently stored at the Aberdeen Trades Council.[4]

Events

The Music Hall regularly plays host to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival, and various pop/rock artists. Some notable artists who have performed at the Music Hall include David Bowie, Emeli Sandé, Led Zeppelin, Bullet for My Valentine, Placebo, Morrissey, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.

References
  1. Historic Environment Scotland. "Union Street, South Silver Street and Golden Square, Music Hall  (Category A Listed Building) (LB19991)". Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  2. "UNION STREET, SOUTH SILVER STREET AND GOLDEN SQUARE, MUSIC HALL (LB19991)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. "Music Hall - History & Tour". Archived from the original on 22 February 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2007.
  4. "City Of Aberdeen - Spanish Civil War". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 17 August 2019.


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