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Symphony Hall

8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA

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Symphony Hall, a B:Music venue is the gleaming centrepiece in Birmingham’s Centenary Square, even more so since the completion of its new facade in 2021.
 

Widely considered one of the finest concert halls in the world, Symphony Hall now boasts a café on the stalls level of the redeveloped foyer spaces, serving delicious food and drink throughout the day and before concerts.

From world-renowned classical, rock and pop artists to award-winning comedians, you’ll find hundreds of performances to entertain and inspire you. Everyone is welcome to experience world class music in this world class venue.

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      Travelling here by car The most convenient parking facilities for Symphony Hall are at Q-Park Brindleyplace, click here for more information. If you download the Q-Park Rewards app you can also receive 10% cashback from your parking and cashback from many high street brands.

      Travelling here by train Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations are within easy walking distance of Town Hall and Symphony Hall. Moor Street and Five Ways are slightly further away but still within walking distance.

      Travelling here by other Birmingham International Airport’s adjacent rail station – Birmingham International – has frequent trains to the city centre.

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      Accessibility

      • Accessible toilets
      • Age friendly
      • Disabled Accessibility
      • Wheelchair accessible

      Catering

      • Cafe
      • Restaurant

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      • Toilets

      Target Markets

      • Family Fun

      Events

      Monday, 22 April 2024 - Monday, 22 April 2024

      Image from BmusicDaniel BedingfieldGlobal pop icon Daniel Bedingfield is thrilled to announce his UK live return in 2024 to celebrate over 20 years of classic album Gotta Get Thru This.
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      Thursday, 25 April 2024 - Thursday, 25 April 2024

      James EhnesBruckner 7 with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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      Sunday, 28 April 2024 - Sunday, 28 April 2024

      Abel SelaocoeAfrican Fusion Feat. Abel Selaocoe and the CBSOThis concert will last for approximately 75 minutes.
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      Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - Wednesday, 1 May 2024

      PIctures at an ExhibitionPictures at an Exhibition with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Thursday, 2 May 2024 - Thursday, 2 May 2024

      Friday, 3 May 2024 - Friday, 3 May 2024

      Image from B.MusicStrictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
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      Saturday, 4 May 2024 - Saturday, 4 May 2024

      Image from CBSOMay the Fourth: A Star Wars Celebration
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      Saturday, 4 May 2024 - Saturday, 4 May 2024

      Star Wars CelebrationMay the Fourth: A Star Wars Celebration with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Thursday, 9 May 2024 - Thursday, 9 May 2024

      French FantasiesFrench Fantasies with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Saturday, 11 May 2024 - Saturday, 11 May 2024

      Image from BmusicDionne Warwick: Don't Make Me OverMeet the real Dionne Warwick, the artist behind timeless hits such as What the World Needs Now, Say A Little Prayer, and Don't Make Me Over. What few people know is that behind the iconic music is a strong woman whose fierce determination not only brought her worldwide success but also a voice she…
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      Wednesday, 15 May 2024 - Wednesday, 15 May 2024

      New WorldNew World Symphony with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Friday, 17 May 2024 - Friday, 17 May 2024

      Amadeus LiveAmadeus: Film with the CBSO liveAmadeus LIVE is a production of Avex Classics International.
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      Saturday, 18 May 2024 - Saturday, 18 May 2024

      Image from BmusicHelp I Sexted My Boss
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      Sunday, 19 May 2024 - Sunday, 19 May 2024

      Image from BmusicRichard Marx plus support RumerGrammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and best-selling author Richard Marx is coming to the Hall. The concert will see Richard play hits from his 40+ year career, featuring fan favourites, new songs, and a few special surprises.
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      Monday, 20 May 2024 - Monday, 20 May 2024

      Image from BmusicNashville Sounds in the RoundTo celebrate the partnership with Abbey Road Studios and the Music Photography Awards, one of the rounds in this performance will feature covers of iconic songs recorded at Abbey Road, or new music written specifically for this performance that is inspired by Abbey Road.
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      Tuesday, 21 May 2024 - Tuesday, 21 May 2024

      Image from B.MusicCzech National Symphony Orchestra
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      Thursday, 23 May 2024 - Thursday, 23 May 2024

      Bernstein + ElfmanBernstein & Elfman with the CBSO & Colin CurrieThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Wednesday, 29 May 2024 - Wednesday, 29 May 2024

      Oksana Lyniv conductingOld World Symphony with the CBSO & Oksana LynivThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Friday, 31 May 2024 - Friday, 31 May 2024

      Best of BalletBest of Ballet with the CBSOCaptivating, breath-taking storytelling through music and dance. From Tchaikovsky to Massenet, tonight we explore some of ballet's most entrancing scores. In an evening presented by Zenaida Yanowsky
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      Sunday, 2 June 2024 - Sunday, 2 June 2024

      Final SymphonyFinal Symphony II: Music from FINAL FANTASYThis concert will last approximately 2 hours. Licensed by Square Enix. FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark or trademark of Square Enix Group Co., Ltd.
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      Monday, 3 June 2024 - Monday, 3 June 2024

      Image from BmusicRichard Thompson: Ship To ShoreRichard Thompson's musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the 60s
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      Thursday, 6 June 2024 - Thursday, 6 June 2024

      Image from CBSOVespers of the Blessed EarthMusic born from nature, speaking straight to the heart.
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      Thursday, 6 June 2024 - Thursday, 6 June 2024

      Vespers of the Blessed EarthVespers of the Blessed Earth with the CBSO & CBSO ChorusThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Saturday, 8 June 2024 - Saturday, 8 June 2024

      Image from B.MusicBritpop Classical
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      Tuesday, 11 June 2024 - Tuesday, 11 June 2024

      Image from BmusicDisney in Concert: The Sound of Magic - UK Tour 2024This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney Animation Studios and more to life, on the concert hall and big screen in a live-to-film concert like never before.
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      Thursday, 13 June 2024 - Thursday, 13 June 2024

      Barber & RachmaninoffBarber & Rachmaninoff with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Friday, 14 June 2024 - Friday, 14 June 2024

      Image from BmusicShalamar: The Greatest Hits Tour 2024"The hottest ticket in town at present is not for ABC, Yazoo or any other of the leading lights of the British "new pop" movement but for the Los Angeles based group Shalamar."
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      Tuesday, 18 June 2024 - Tuesday, 18 June 2024

      Image from BmusicNick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets - Set The Controls TourFormed in 2018, Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets are Nick Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken and they play Pink Floyd 's celebrated and significant early body of work
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      Wednesday, 19 June 2024 - Wednesday, 19 June 2024

      Italian SymphonyMendelssohn's Italian Symphony with the CBSOThis concert is generously supported by the Rachel Baker Memorial Charity. This concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Friday, 21 June 2024 - Friday, 21 June 2024

      Hans ZimmerThe Music of Hans Zimmer with the CBSOThis concert will last approximately 2 hours.
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      Saturday, 22 June 2024 - Saturday, 22 June 2024

      Image from BmusicRocketman Film with Live OrchestraThe critically acclaimed, Oscar®-award winning epic musical fantasy charting the life of the legendary Elton John, Paramount Pictures' Rocketman , will be presented live in concert at Symphony Hall, with a full orchestra performing its iconic soundtrack live to picture.
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      Sunday, 23 June 2024 - Sunday, 23 June 2024

      Image from B.MusicThe Best of John Williams
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      Tuesday, 25 June 2024 - Tuesday, 25 June 2024

      Image from B.MusicGladys Knight: The Farewell Tour
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      Saturday, 29 June 2024 - Saturday, 29 June 2024

      Madam ButterflyMadam Butterfly with the CBSO & Kazuki YamadaThis concert will last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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      Friday, 12 July 2024 - Friday, 12 July 2024

      Image from B.MusicAnton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice: Together
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      Saturday, 13 July 2024 - Saturday, 13 July 2024

      Image from BmusicStand By for Action! 2: Gerry Anderson in ConcertStep into the timeless world of Gerry Anderson's TV shows in a brand new 2024 celebration as a full orchestra brings iconic theme tunes and music to life.
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      Saturday, 27 July 2024 - Saturday, 27 July 2024

      Image from BmusicCirqueIt's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.
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      Friday, 30 August 2024 - Friday, 30 August 2024

      Sunday, 1 September 2024 - Sunday, 1 September 2024

      Sunday, 13 October 2024 - Sunday, 13 October 2024

      Image from B.MusicSarah Millican: Late Bloomer
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      Wednesday, 4 September 2024 - Wednesday, 4 September 2024

      Image from BmusicTim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest To Explore SpaceIn Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space , European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake will recount stories from his own journey to space and bring to life iconic and ground breaking missions from the past.
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      Thursday, 5 September 2024 - Thursday, 5 September 2024

      Image from B.MusicFishermans Friends
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      Monday, 9 September 2024 - Monday, 9 September 2024

      Image from BmusicBen Elton: Authentic StupidityThe undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back with his new show – Authentic Stupidity.
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      Tuesday, 10 September 2024 - Tuesday, 10 September 2024

      Image from BmusicEngelbert HumperdinckEngelbert boasts a career spanning over 50 years and with sales in excess of 140 million records, including 65 gold albums and 35 platinum
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      Wednesday, 11 September 2024 - Wednesday, 11 September 2024

      Image from BmusicThe Horne Section's Hit Show
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      Monday, 16 September 2024 - Monday, 16 September 2024

      Image from BmusicMarc AlmondMarc Almond is an internationally acclaimed music artist. He has sold over 30 million records worldwide and is an icon and influence to a generation of musicians.
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      Tuesday, 17 September 2024 - Tuesday, 17 September 2024

      Image from BmusicLittle Big TownLittle Big Town is a country vocal quartet whose members include Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. After forming in the late 1990s
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      Friday, 4 October 2024 - Friday, 4 October 2024

      Image from BmusicLife on Our Planet: Live in ConcertFrom esk film , in association with Netflix and Silverback Films , comes a new natural history immersive concert experience: Netflix's Life on Our Planet in Concert , presenting the highlights from across the series alongside an incredible live soundtrack.
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      Saturday, 5 October 2024 - Saturday, 5 October 2024

      Sunday, 6 October 2024 - Sunday, 6 October 2024

      Image from BmusicSqueeze 50th Anniversary Tour
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      Monday, 14 October 2024 - Monday, 14 October 2024

      Image from BmusicCarrie Hope Fletcher: Love Letters LiveFollowing the huge success of her UK Concert Tour, 'An Open Book', actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading out on a brand-new UK tour in 2024.
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      Sunday, 10 November 2024 - Sunday, 10 November 2024

      Image from BmusicClassical SpectacularEnjoy some of the very best classical music, dazzling lasers and special effects including Bolero, Hornpipe, Jerusalem and Nessun Dorma .
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      Wednesday, 13 November 2024 - Wednesday, 13 November 2024

      Image from BmusicJamie CullumJamie Cullum is a celebrated musician the world over with loyal fans in every corner of the globe. Over the last 18 years his legendary live shows have seen him perform at festivals alongside artists as diverse as Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, St Vincent and Lang Lang
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      Thursday, 14 November 2024 - Thursday, 14 November 2024

      Image from BmusicPat Metheny: Dream Box/MoonDial TourMetheny's versatility is nearly without peer on any instrument. Over the years, he has performed with artists as diverse as Steve Reich to Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock to Jim Hall to Milton Nascimento to David Bowie.
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      Friday, 15 November 2024 - Friday, 15 November 2024

      Saturday, 16 November 2024 - Saturday, 16 November 2024

      Image from B.MusicRhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
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      Friday, 22 November 2024 - Friday, 22 November 2024

      Image from BmusicBellowhead2024 marks Bellowhead's 20th Anniversary, it's also 20 years since the release of their debut 5 track E.P.Onymous and 10 years since the release of their Top 20 studio album Revival which featured favourites including Gosport Nancy and Roll Alabama.
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      Sunday, 1 December 2024 - Sunday, 1 December 2024

      Image from BmusicMidge Ure: Catalogue. The Hits TourCelebrating 50 years of musical innovation, from Slik to Ultravox, Midge Ure has shaped iconic hits for decades
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      Saturday, 14 December 2024 - Saturday, 14 December 2024

      Image from BmusicKate RusbyForever proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate Rusby rounds off 2024 in style with her annual, and much anticipated, Christmas concert Full of warmth, sparkles and her unique festive music.
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      Tuesday, 17 December 2024 - Tuesday, 17 December 2024

      Image from BmusicChristmas with Anton Du BekeEmbark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show - Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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      Friday, 24 January 2025 - Friday, 24 January 2025

      Saturday, 25 January 2025 - Saturday, 25 January 2025

      Sunday, 26 January 2025 - Sunday, 26 January 2025

      Image from BmusicStewart Lee vs The Man-WulfIn this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity.
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      Thursday, 30 January 2025 - Thursday, 30 January 2025

      Image from BmusicBoyzlifeThere are few acts that accomplished the level of success that Boyzone and West life respectively achieved as two of the defining groups of 90s and 00s boyband era
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      Monday, 3 February 2025 - Monday, 3 February 2025

      Image from BmusicNeighbours: The 40th Anniversary TourTree Entertainment in collaboration with Fremantle Australia present: Neighbours: The 40th Anniversary Tour.
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      Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

      Image from BmusicAshton Classics with Birmingham Royal BalletJoin Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia as they celebrate the ballets of the legendary Frederick Ashton, creator of works such as for La Fille mal gardée, The Dream, Enigma Variations and A Month in the Country
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      Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

      Image from BmusicJason Donovan: Doin' Fine 25Jason Donovan , has delighted audiences worldwide with his versatility as an actor, singer and all round entertainer. He has amassed a rich catalogue of hits, and Doin' Fine 25 is set to be a sensational culmination of his outstanding achievements to date.
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      Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

      Image from BmusicGiovanni: The Last DanceThe 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers.
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      Saturday, 1 March 2025 - Saturday, 1 March 2025

      JAMES MARTINJames Martin LiveCelebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all-new LIVE tour for 2025 including a date in Birmingham.
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      Saturday, 1 March 2025 - Saturday, 1 March 2025

      Image from BmusicJames Martin: LiveEveryone's favourite Saturday morning chef returns to Symphony Hall to delight and dazzle with delicious dishes.
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      Monday, 3 March 2025 - Monday, 3 March 2025

      Image from BmusicChris De Burgh: 50LOChris de Burgh celebrates a remarkable and rare career milestone during 2024; half a century as a recording artist.
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      Saturday, 15 March 2025 - Saturday, 15 March 2025

      Image from BmusicJimmy Carr: Laughs FunnyIf you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show 'Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny'.
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      Tuesday, 18 March 2025 - Tuesday, 18 March 2025

      Image from BmusicWardrunaWe're so excited to see Wardruna back at Symphony Hall following the release of their new song Hertan , Hertan, the proto-Scandinvian word for heart, is steeped in Wardruna tradition.
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      Friday, 17 October 2025 - Friday, 17 October 2025

      Image from BmusicWet Wet WetWet Wet Wet will be joined by special guest Heather Small who will be opening all the shows.
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