Music Hall
7 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
The Music Hall is a historic concert hall located on Union Street in the heart of Aberdeen. Originally constructed in 1822 as the city's Assembly Rooms, the venue was designed by the notable architect Archibald Simpson and officially opened as a concert hall in 1859.
This landmark building boasts a rich history, having hosted Aberdeen’s first cinema screening in 1896. It was also a site of significant suffragette activism in the early 1900s. Following an extensive £9 million renovation completed in 2018, the venue continues to serve as a premier cultural hub.
Visitors can enjoy performances by world-class ensembles like the Royal Scottish National Orchestra or attend the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. The hall has a legendary reputation for hosting diverse acts, ranging from classic rock icons like Led Zeppelin and David Bowie to modern artists.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Concert hall
- Good for
- Architecture, Live music, Local & social history
- Characteristics
- Victorian
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 7 min walk, 0.5 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- Tivoli Theatre — 1 min walk from the station
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 6 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- The Kirk of St. Nicholas — 7 min walk from the station