Caird Hall
5 minute walk from Dundee station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Caird Hall is a Category A listed concert auditorium located in Dundee. Named after benefactor Sir James Caird, the building features decorative plaster work and was officially opened by the Prince of Wales in 1923.
This historic venue is a cornerstone of Scotland’s music scene. It is famously where the term "Beatlemania" was coined in 1963. Over the decades, it has hosted legendary acts ranging from David Bowie and Queen to modern artists like Kasabian and DJ Hannah Laing.
Visitors can experience events in a grand setting with a capacity of 2,300. The hall features a historic pipe organ and hosts diverse gatherings, including Royal Scottish National Orchestra performances, university graduations, and prestigious ceremonies like the Scottish Album of the Year Award.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Concert hall
- Good for
- Architecture, Live music
- Characteristics
- 20th-century, Listed, Nationally significant
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Dundee station — 5 min walk, 0.4 km
Other places near Dundee
- RRS Discovery — 2 min walk from the station
- V&A Dundee — 2 min walk from the station
- St Andrew's RC Cathedral — 5 min walk from the station
- Dundee Contemporary Arts — 5 min walk from the station
- Dundee Parish Church (Saint Mary's) — 5 min walk from the station
- Dundee Science Centre — 6 min walk from the station