Birmingham Town Hall
Birmingham Town Hall
4.4
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Birmingham's Grade I listed concert hall, managed along sister venue Symphony Hall, is home to a diverse programme of events including jazz, world, folk, rock, pop and classical concerts, organ recitals, spoken word, dance, family, educational and community performances, as well as annual general meetings, product launches, conferences, dinners, fashion shows, graduation ceremonies and broadcasts.
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4.4
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,895 contributions
Jun 2022
Seeing Macy Gray play at The Town Hall Birmingham on 16th June was my first ever visit to this historic venue and it really was a great experience. The door staff were polite and helpful, the bar was not crazy busy like in most venues, there was good accessibility for those with special needs and the hall had great acoustics and atmosphere. The seats were comfortable and the venue was small enough to feel intimate whilst being large enough to feel like a proper gig. We parked at the Snow Hill Car Park which is a 6 minute walk from the Town Hall and so it was the perfect place to park. I would like to see more performances at the Town Hall and hope to in the near future.
Written 23 June 2022
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stephens473
Nottingham, UK529 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Went to see an Audience with Lucy Worsley , great venue with very comfy seats , we sat in the very back row with a good view of the stage . Light and airy venue with good facilities and friendly staff.
Parked 4 minutes walk away and enjoyed the evening atmosphere in the square.
Parked 4 minutes walk away and enjoyed the evening atmosphere in the square.
Written 12 October 2023
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK2,005 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We visited to see Lindisfarne perform. The group were great and they seemed to be well-supported by the venue. However the bars were woefully inadequate to serve the audience (even though the venue was only about half full.) The staff on duty seemed to be working efficiently but provision was simply inadequate. Also, we wanted ice creams but they didnt seem to be available
Written 3 November 2023
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permia
Ireland68,310 contributions
Jun 2023
Even though its name may lead to assuming that it is a local administration building, not so. In fact a major performance venue resides here.
Opening in 1834 it is a superb Corinthian Temple style. Fifteen columns adorn the long side while 8 reside on the west to east side. An outstanding edifice on high.
Opening in 1834 it is a superb Corinthian Temple style. Fifteen columns adorn the long side while 8 reside on the west to east side. An outstanding edifice on high.
Written 9 July 2023
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK824,415 contributions
Sept 2020 • Friends
Walking around Victoria Square you are immediately struck by the wonderful architecture and without a shadow of a doubt the most beautiful structure is the Town Hall.
The Town Hall had a checkered beginning, the architect's who were chosen to construct the Town Hall were Edward Welch and Joseph Hansom of the Hansom cab design fame who both expected the cost of the build to be £8.000 , a Roman architectural style was devised but during construction Hansom went bankrupt as their cost estimates were to low ,three guarantors donated money namely W P Lloyd,John Welch and Edward Tench and the Town Hall building opened for the delayed music festival on the 7th October 1834 ,the building of the Town Hall was marked by tragedy as two workers died on the construction but despite this the building was well received by the public.
Charles Dickens gave public readings here and Mendelssohns " Elijah " and Elgar's " The Dream Of Gerontius " were premiered here.
Buddy Holly,The Beatles,Led Zeppelin, Queen ,The Rolling Stones and many more popular bands performed here throughout the 1960's and 70's .
The Town Hall closed in 1996 closed for a £35 million refurbishment which brought it back to its former glory and reopened for concerts in 2007 .
The architecture itself is awesome, a free standing Corinthian temple ,the columns look cool ,very photogenic, makes for some great photographic opportunities and adds to the joy of visiting Victoria Square.
Most definitely well worth a visit if you're in the area or planning to visit Birmingham.
The Town Hall had a checkered beginning, the architect's who were chosen to construct the Town Hall were Edward Welch and Joseph Hansom of the Hansom cab design fame who both expected the cost of the build to be £8.000 , a Roman architectural style was devised but during construction Hansom went bankrupt as their cost estimates were to low ,three guarantors donated money namely W P Lloyd,John Welch and Edward Tench and the Town Hall building opened for the delayed music festival on the 7th October 1834 ,the building of the Town Hall was marked by tragedy as two workers died on the construction but despite this the building was well received by the public.
Charles Dickens gave public readings here and Mendelssohns " Elijah " and Elgar's " The Dream Of Gerontius " were premiered here.
Buddy Holly,The Beatles,Led Zeppelin, Queen ,The Rolling Stones and many more popular bands performed here throughout the 1960's and 70's .
The Town Hall closed in 1996 closed for a £35 million refurbishment which brought it back to its former glory and reopened for concerts in 2007 .
The architecture itself is awesome, a free standing Corinthian temple ,the columns look cool ,very photogenic, makes for some great photographic opportunities and adds to the joy of visiting Victoria Square.
Most definitely well worth a visit if you're in the area or planning to visit Birmingham.
Written 12 September 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,692 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
The Town Hall in Birmingham City Centre is a grand affair. The building does not look like a traditional city hall, instead it reminds me of a temple.
Located in Victoria Square and close to Chamberlain Square it is not too far from the library, conference centre and symphony hall. The shopping area and Gas Street basin are also not too far away.
Located in Victoria Square and close to Chamberlain Square it is not too far from the library, conference centre and symphony hall. The shopping area and Gas Street basin are also not too far away.
Written 9 August 2023
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TheGreenDahlia
Birmingham, UK34 contributions
Sept 2020
Saw some of the Moody Blues perform live here and it's an incredible place for a music venue. Really beautiful inside and feels very intimate as it's quite small. Definitely go to a gig here if you get chance.
Written 25 August 2021
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Markele H
Dublin, Ireland85 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I am visiting and staying in Birmingham for two weeks. All my tourist experiences have been positive so far, except for visiting the Town Hall yesterday. It was a bitter and very disappointing experience!
I was literally kicked out after only crossing the main entrance, by an extremely unfriendly lady that seemed to be a bouncer on the site.
I tried to speak, ask what it was and if it was not today when the town hall could be visited, but she didn’t let me and pushed me back to the main door. She responded. “This is just for families”
I slowly responded. “I am sorry I am not a family”.
I would have liked to put a direct complaint to this employee whose attitude is far from welcoming and professional.
It was hurting!”
I was literally kicked out after only crossing the main entrance, by an extremely unfriendly lady that seemed to be a bouncer on the site.
I tried to speak, ask what it was and if it was not today when the town hall could be visited, but she didn’t let me and pushed me back to the main door. She responded. “This is just for families”
I slowly responded. “I am sorry I am not a family”.
I would have liked to put a direct complaint to this employee whose attitude is far from welcoming and professional.
It was hurting!”
Written 27 March 2023
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Chris Frances
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
This is a Gr8 place to see shows,I went to see Beth Nielson Chapman recently.It's been refurbished a while ago and is very comfortable,there is a bar downstairs where you can buy any drinks you want to.The Pina Colada's are a touch expensive.At only about 7 minutes from New Street Station it's well positioned and now with the Christmas German Market next to it,It's the perfect time to visit,specially if you are a little hungry and fancy one of their huge German Bratwurst sausages in a long bun.There is a Gregg's just a few yards away if you want something else.
Written 6 November 2022
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SnowyP
Northampton276 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Have visited Birmingham Town Hall on a few occasions now, each time to attend a gig. We have sat in various locations in the auditorium and have always had a great view and good sound. The bar areas are good as well. We will look forward to another visit.
Written 1 March 2022
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Are the front row circle seats cramped or is there a bit of leg room
Written 19 January 2023
Did this relate to a special event outside?!
Written 16 April 2023
Not 100% sure of the closest car Park to the town hall, but there are a few nearby, but you would have to take into consideration the cost of parking and the clean air tax, about £8
Written 11 November 2021
Any recommendations of where to sit. No seats left in first few rows in stalls or circle. Thanks
Written 24 August 2018
The upstairs has a fantastic view whatever the row you sit in as it is on a slope so I don’t think that matters. I think it’s more flat downstairs. Hope that helps
Written 24 August 2018
If you sit front row stalls, do yo have to look up? Would you be able to see clearly? Or is the stage high so that you're peering up all night? I'm 3ft8 - just wondering where best to sit to see a show.
Written 13 August 2018
The stage is a raised one. Perhaps a seat booster may help, but It might be best to go for a front centre circle seat.
Written 14 August 2018
553donna
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Are the front row stall seats a lot lower down than the stage, meaning then you would have to sit with your neck back throughout,? If so which row be best seats?
Thankyou
Written 11 December 2017
Yes you are looking up but not uncomfortably.
Written 21 December 2017
I am planning a visit with a 2 year old, do I need to book a separate seat for them or can they sit on an adults lap?
Written 20 December 2016
Sorry I have no idea. Why don't you give them a ring
Written 21 December 2016
May I enquiry if any one else has posted about the behaviour at the Nathan Carter concert, it would be nice to receive a reply from venue regarding the incident.
Written 16 March 2016
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