Did you know...? Acclaimed at its opening in 1834 as the finest Music Hall in the country, the Grade 1 listed landmark has been lovingly and painstakingly renovated by a dedicated team of conservation and construction professionals. Designed by Joseph Aloysius Hansom for the performance of music, political speechmaking, public gatherings and the use of the urban community, Town Hall opened in 1834. Since that time, its imposing neo-classical design has dominated the city centre's Victoria and Centenary Squares.

Uses An exciting future for the building as a 21st century performance, community and corporate venue has now been secured, thanks to a £35 million funding package. The revitalised Town Hall, will, upon opening, provide a venue for the following uses and audiences: Performance Programme Community Usage Commercial Events International chamber orchestras and recitals Local choirs and orchestras Organ lunchtime concerts World music Folk Jazz Pop Comedy Urban/R'n'B/Hip Hop events Opera Family concerts Workshops Dance events School concerts Festivals Charitable events Conferences Exhibitions Presentations Product launches Banqueting Annual General Meetings Graduations Wedding receptions Civic ceremonies Owned by Birmingham City Council, Town Hall will meet the needs of the West Midlands’ uniquely diverse community, offering performances and facilities to suit all ages, budgets and cultures. Two of Birmingham's most iconic and well-loved buildings, Town Hall and Symphony Hall, can look forward to an inspiring future following the approval by Birmingham City Council of a unique partnership to run both halls as a joint operation. The plans ensure that the two venues will be run on a complementary basis and together they will welcome everyone with an exciting and varied programme of over 600 concerts and events each year. Symphony Hall's existing Board of Trustees will be modified to take on the management of Town Hall and the new charitable trust will draw on the dedicated team that has made Symphony Hall so successful over the past 15 years. Birmingham City Council, which has always generously supported Symphony Hall, has pledged its continuing commitment to support both venues.