Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Overview
"Widely considered one of the finest Concert Halls in the world, Symphony Hall sits in the bustling heart of Birmingham City centre and as well as being home to the CBSO also hosts the best in jazz, world music, folk, rock, pop and stand-up comedy. The Hall also plays an important role in the life of the region and is regularly used for community events, graduation ceremonies and conferences."
Contact details
Victoria Square Broad Street Birmingham West Midlands B1 2EA United Kingdom
Access guidance
- Symphony Hall is accessible to wheelchair users, and there are various positions where you can sit. If you need to borrow a wheelchair to transfer from the main entrance to your seat, please ask a member of staff when you arrive. For more information, please visit our website. Lifts are available to access the upper levels of Symphony Hall, but there are steps in the auditorium on all Levels, including the Stalls.
- Once booked, Symphony Hall Disabled Parking is located located in Bay B. Bay B is located at the back of the ICC building next to the Prince of Wales Pub and is accessible from Cambridge Street via the gated entrance.
- Accessible toilets are available on Levels 3, 5 and 5a of Symphony Hall.
- Guide dogs and Hearing dogs are very welcome.
- If you need the assistance of a companion to attend an event, you're entitled to a free companion ticket as part of our Access Scheme. To be eligible for free Assisting Companion tickets, please join our Access Scheme by completing the appropriate form, which can be found on our website.
- Where possible and applicable, we try to work with visiting artists and promoters to have BSL interpreted performances of shows with our interpreter Clare Edwards. Where BSL interpreted performances or pre-concert talks are available, they will be listed on individual show pages. Symphony Hall is equipped with an infrared hearing enhancement system, which you can use in conjunction with a hearing aid or with earphones. In both cases you will need a receiver to use the system. You can borrow a receiver free of charge from the cloakroom near to the Box Office.