The front area of the Aberdeen Music Hall, on Union Street in Aberdeen was designed and built by Aberdonian architect Archibald Simpson in 1820. They were known as The Assembly Rooms. Between 1858 and 1859 an extension onto what is now known as Golden Square was built and named the Music Hall, a name which is now given to the whole building.

In 1961 the Aberdeen Music Hall Assembly Rooms area were targeted for demolition so that Union Street could be developed. However these plans did not bear fruit and in the 1980s The Music Hall underwent a refurbishment and restoration programme by Aberdeen District Council.

Original murals can still be seen in panels along the walls of The Aberdeen Music Hall. They were created by Aberdonian artist Robert Douglas Strachan from 1899. They took over 10 years to complete.

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Opening Times Of Aberdeen Music Hall

The Aberdeen Music Hall opens from 9:30am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday. However on the day of a performance it stays open. The cafe opens from 9:30am until 4:45pm Monday to Saturday and sells a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and sandwiches.

Facilities Of Aberdeen Music Hall

The Aberdeen Music Hall has disabled access for wheelchair users who need to ring the doorbell for assistance. This can be found at the Golden Square door.

There is an infra-red sound enhancement system for those who are hard of hearing.

Guide and hearing dogs are permitted to enter The Aberdeen Music Hall.

There are toilets and disabled toilets at The Aberdeen Music Hall.

In addition to the cafe there is also a concert bar which opens 30 minutes before a performance and during the shows interval. It is advisable to pre-order drinks as it can get busy.

How To Book Tickets To Shows, Concerts And Performances In Aberdeen

Events listing.

Book a ticket to a concert, event or a performance at the Box Office.

Friends of the Music Hall

For about £20 a year you can become a member of the friends of the Aberdeen Music Hall. This membership gives you priority booking and discount ticket prices to the Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre so you can get first choice to your favourite seats be they the stalls, balcony, front stalls or right in front of the stage. There are often special performances and back stage events just for friends of the Music Hall and opening night offers. Membership also entitles you to discount at the restaurant and bar and you will be kept up to date with other benefits via the exclusive friends of the Music Hall newsletter.

We also run the www.findextrawork.co.uk website where there is information about earning more money from a range of part time and full time jobs which can be done at home or out and about. Visit for more information.

Contact Address And Telephone Number Details

Aberdeen Music Hall
Union Street
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
AB10 1QS

Tel: (01224) 641122

Website: www.musichallaberdeen.co.uk

Car Parking At The Aberdeen Music Hall

There is free car parking after 6pm at The Golden Square, which can be found behind The Aberdeen Music Hall. Car parks can be found at nearby Trinity Centre for daytime use and at Huntley Street and Chapel Street for daytime and evening use. Disabled car spaces can be found at Golden Square.

Acts who have appeared at The Aberdeen Music Hall include comedians Jim Davidson, Omid Djalili and Roy Chubby Brown, musicians Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Joan Armatrading, Barbara Dickson, Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, Chris Rea and Shakin' Stevens personalities such as Pamela Stephenson, George Galloway, Derren Brown and orchestras such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, ballets such as Swan Lake, operas such as Carmen and performances such as The Fiddlers' Rally.

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The Music Hall theatre auditorium will be closed from 11 August to 25 September 2008 and 22 December 2008 to 12 February 2009 during repair work to the ceiling.

Past Performances At The Music Hall

Past performances at the Aberdeen Music Hall in Aberdeen Union Street:

Friday 28 November - Russell Howard at The Music Hall.

Sunday 26 October 2008 - Dylan Moran What It Is at The Music Hall.

Saturday 4 October 2008 - Foals at The Music Hall.

Sunday 28 September 08 - Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham at The Music Hall.

Saturday 27 September 08 - The Glenn Miller Orchestra UK at The Music Hall.

Friday 26 September - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at The Music Hall.

Saturday 13 September - Ceilidh with Iron Broo at The Music Hall.

Friday 5 September 2008 - Blazin’ Fiddles at The Music Hall.

Sunday 6 July- One Man Star Wars Trilogy at The Music Hall Aberdeen.

Friday 27 June - African Children’s Choir at The Music Hall.

22 and 23 - Jimmy Carr: Repeat Offender at The Music Hall Aberdeen.

18 - Tony Stockwell at The Music Hall.

7 - Paul Merton’s Impro Chums at The Music Hall.

4 June 2008 - Christy Moore with Declan Sinnott at Aberdeen Music Hall.

Friday 30 May - Marcus Pope Big Band With Peter Grant at The Music Hall.

29 May 2008- The Meat Loaf Trilogy at The Music Hall Aberdeen.

25 - Aberdeen Sinfonietta at Aberdeen Music Hall.

Saturday 24 May - Brainiac Live at The Music Hall.

22 - The Russian State Symphony Orchestra at The Music Hall.

21 - Abba Mania at The Music Hall.

Sunday 18 May - Fiddle Rendezvous at The Music Hall.

16 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at The Music Hall.

15 - YMCA 150th Anniversary Concert with Ian White at The Music Hall.

14 - Buena Vista Social Club Presents Mirabal, Cachaito, Aguaje and Galban at The Music Hall.

12 - Burnsong at The Music Hall.

10 May 08 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Aberdeen Music Hall.

6 May 2008 - Willie Nelson at The Music Hall.

3 - Jethro Tull at Aberdeen Music Hall.

2 - The Solid Silver 60s Show.

1 May 2008 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra

19 - Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at The Music Hall.

17 - Marti Pellow at The Aberdeen Music Hall.

15 - Yamato The Drummers of Japan at Aberdeen Music Hall.

12 - Salsa Celtica at The Music Hall.

11 - The Blues Brothers at Aberdeen Music Hall.

10 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra with local musician Dame Evelyn Glennie performing a new work by John Corigliano at The Music Hall.

5 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra at The Music Hall.

4 - Kate Rusby at The Music Hall.

1 April 2008 - Edinburgh Youth Orchestra at The Music Hall.

28 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at The Aberdeen Music Hall.

27 March 2008 - Camerata Scotland at The Music Hall.

25 - Kris Kristofferson at The Aberdeen Music Hall.

20 - We'll Meet Again at The Music Hall.

18 - Aberdeenshire Choral Society with Grampian Sinfonia.

15 and 16 - Aberdeen Music Centre at The Music Hall.

12 March 08 - Omid Djalili at The Music Hall.

11 - Dara O'Briain at The Music Hall.

9 - Aberdeen City Music School at The Music Hall.

6 - Russell Howard at The Music Hall.

4 March 2008- Natasha Bedingfield at The Aberdeen Music Hall.

28 - The Blues Band at Aberdeen Music Hall.

27 - Newton Faulkner at The Music Hall.

25 Feb 08 - Amy MacDonald at Aberdeen Music Hall.

14 - Marcus Pope Big Band with Peter Grant A Concert for Valentine's Day at The Music Hall.

13 - Circus of Horrors The Asylum at The Music Hall.

11 February 08 - The Cremation of Sam McGee.

Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 February - The Singing Kettle Party Time at The Music Hall.

6 - The Band of HM Royal Marines.

5 - Lena Martell at The Aberdeen Music Hall.

4 - Bjorn Again at The Music Hall.

3 - Bill Wyman and the Rhythm King.

2 - Henry Rollins Provoked Spoken Word Tour.

1 February 2008- BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at The Music Hall.

30 January 2008 - This is Soul at the Aberdeen Music Hall.

27 - Athlete.

26 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra at The Music Hall.

25 Jan 08 - Paul Potts winner of Britain's Got Talent.

11 January 2008 - Johan Strauss Gala.

23 December 2007 - RSNO Big Band Christmas Party at The Music Hall.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christmas Classics with guest presenter Jackie Bird - at The Music Hall.

19 - The RSNO Christmas Concert.

18 - Aberdeen Choral Society Handel's Messiah.

16 - Grampian Hospitals Christmas Carol Concert.

15 - Aberdeen Music Centre Christmas Concert.

14 - Ceilidh with Clachan Yell.

10 -Roy Chubby Brown.

9 - Paul merton's Silent Clowns.

8 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

2 Dec 07 - Manic Street Preachers.

1 December 2007 - Thin Lizzy and Queensryche.

29 and 30 - One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and The Works.

28 - The Commitments.

27 - Shed Seven Greatest Hite Reunion Tour 2007.

Saturday 24 November 2007 - Focus Christmas Craft Fair at The Music Hall Aberdeen from 10am until 4pm with crafts ranging from pet portraits, painted stones, glass paintings, hand made jewellery, tartan gifts, handmade cards, etc.

23 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

22 - Lesley Garrett plus special guest artist Cortes.

21 - Aberdeen Singing Chorus The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

20 - Rumours of Fleetwood Mac.

18 - Aberdeen Sinfonietta.

17 - The Fiddlers' Rally hosted by Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society.

16 - The Russian Spectacular at The Aberdeen Music Hall

15 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

14 November 2007 - Capercaille with special guests.

12 - The Elvis Collection starring Billy J McGregor.

10 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

9 Nov 07 - Ceilidh with Shindigat.

8 - Ardal O'Hanlon (Father Ted as Dougal Maguire and My Hero as Thermoman aka George Sunday) performs stand up comedy.

7 - Lenny Henry where you from?

4 - Magic of the Musical with Wayne Sleep, Robert Meadmore and Melanie Stace.

3 - Combined charities Christmas Fair.

2 - Alan Carr.

1 November 2007 - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde special screening of the 1920 silent horror film with live musical accompaniment from Donald MacKenzie.

31 October 2007 - Ray LaMontagne.

30 - One Night of Queen.

29 - Jenny Eclair’s Because I forgot to get a pension tour.

28 - Colin Fry and Tony Stockwell.

27 - Shadow with Evelyn Glennie, Fred Firth and Philip Smith.

24 - Matt Monro his life his music portrayed by Matt Monro Jnr.

20 - SCaT 10th Anniversary Ceilidh.

19 - Editors.

18 Oct 07 - Off the Bawl Tam and Stuart’s Scottish Football Celebration.

17 - Beyond the Barricade.

14 October 2007 - Ray Quinn.

12 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

10 - The Twang.

9 - Charlie Landsborough.

8 October 2007 - Just Jack.

7 - Vampires Rock concert fantasy.

6 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

5 - Ray McVay direct the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

4 October 2007 - The Enemy.

30 Double Scotch starring Peter Morrison and Johnny Beattie.

29 - Haddo House Choral and Operatic Society Italian Concert.

28 - Ceilidh with Clachan Yell.

27 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

25 September 2007 - Cascada.

23 - Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham 20th Anniversary Tour.

22 September 2007 - Saturday Night at the Auld Meal Mill.

21 September 2007 - Karen Dunbar.

20 - Comic Frank Skinner.

16 September 2007 - Sean Hughes.

14 - Patsy Cline Concert.

10 - Nicola Benedetti with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

9 - Dancing in the Streets: Motown's Greatest Hits.

6 September 2007 - Natasha Bedingfield.

5 September 2007 - OE07 Energy Festival Ceilidh with Clachan Yell.

5 July 2007 - Rockin' on Heaven's Door featuring tribute musicians performing the music of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran.

8 June 2007 - One-Man Star Wars by Canadian Actor Charles Ross where he played all the characters from the original Star Wars Trilogy and sings songs, flew the ships and fought the Star Wars battles.

3 June 2007 - Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers.

2 June 2007 - Derren Brown Live 2007 .

31 May 2007- Scottish Jazz All Stars - A Tribute the the First Golden Age of Scottish Jazz.

27 May 2007- Aberdeen Sinfonietta with conductor Julian Clayton and Mikhail Kazakevich on the piano to present Beethoven Piano Concerto No 4 and Elgar First Symphony.

25 May 2007 - Donnie Munro former singer of Runrig sings hits from his new album Heart of America.

24 May 2007 - Juan Martin's Famenco Ensemble the guitarist from Andalucia in Spain presents an evening of flamenco music, percussion and dance.

18 May 2007 - Thank You For The Music: 30 years of Saturday Night Fever tour featuring the music of Abba and the Bee Gees such as Stayin' Alive, Mamma Mia, How Deep Is Your Love, Dancing Queen and Night Fever.

17 May 2007- The Waterboys Concert.

13 May 2007 - Seven Deadly Sins Four Deadly Sinners and anthology evening of wicked comedy, heavenly drama, devilishly tall tales, enchanting poetry and seductive stories starring four deadly beautiful temptresses (actresses to be announced) who will enlighten you to survive or live by the seven deadly sins.

12 May 2007 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform Beethoven Cantata: Calm Sea and Prpsperous Voyage Symphony No 1 Mass in C with conductor Olari Elts, soprano Rebecca Nash, mezzo soprano Karen Cargill, tenor Andrew Staples, bass baritone James Rutherford and the SCO Chorus.

10 May 2007 - Jason Donovan and support plays the hits.

9 May 2007 - Silent Comedy Classics Afternoon with cinema organist Donald MacKenzie as he plays on the Music Hall's historic pipe organ. Donald MacKenzie is the resident organist at the Odeon Leicester Square (Now Vue) and has played live at many film premiers. Features comedy classics from Buster Keaton, Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin.

5 May 2007 - An Evening with Willard White the Bass baritone as he sings A Tribute to Paul Robeson with Neal Thornton on the piano and Beverley Humphreysas the narrator as they entertain the audience with Russian song, early jazz songs, Negro spirituals, British folk song and Gershwin and Kern.

2 May 2007 - Battlefield Band - Forward with Scotland's Past the band play an assortment of Celtic music using instruments such as the bouzouki, fiddles, bagpipes, guitars, cittern, bass, whistles, synthesizers, keyboards and vocal talents.

27 April 2007 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra plays Heroes and Legends featuring the work of Beethoven, Brahms and Berg with conductor Han Volkov and soprano Laura Aikin.

23 - Donovan folk music with hits like Sunshine Superman, Catch The Wind, Hurdy Gurdy Man and Mellow Yellow.

21 - Scottish Fiddle Orchestra hosted by Jim McColl MBE, directed by John Mason MBE and conducted by Andrew McGarva with reels, waltzes, songs, jigs, strathspeys and slow airs.

20 -The Blues Brothers. The best Blues Brothers act of Jake and Elwood singing Soul Man, Theme From Rawhide and Everybody.

19 - That's Amore: a celebration of Dean Martin and Friends. Mark Adams is Dino and sings classics like Gentle On My Mind, Volare, Memories Are Made Of This, Ain't That A Kick and Return to me.

16 April 2007 - Petula Clark: the singer and actress nicknamed the British Shirley Temple.

12 April 2007 - Mark Little: Defending the caveman - a play that looks at the different ways men and women relate.

10 April 2007 - Edinburgh Youth Orchestra with conductor Garry Walker and soloist Julian Bliss.

8 April 2007 - Foster and Allan Irish Country Legends.

7 April 2007 - McFly Up close and personel gig.

5 April 2007 - Camerata Scotland: James loughran conducts Camerata Scotland in Beethoven's Symphonies No 6 and 7.

3 April 2007 - Christy Moore with Declan Sinnott (Irish Folk Legends).

2 April 2007 - Stand Up Comedianne Jo Brand and Andy Robinson.

31 March 2007 - Kris Kristofferson singing his classic hits and songs from his new album This Old Road plus special guest Roddy Hart.

30 March 2007 - We'll Meet Again Hits From The Blitz - wartime entertainment with singers, comedians and musicians who pay tributes to Bing Crosby, George Formby, Vera Lynn, Robb Wilton, Tessie O'Shea, Max Miller, Donald Peers and Gracie Fields.

27 March 2007 - Aberdeen Choral Society French Connections conducted by Alistair MacDonald and the leader of Grampian Sinfonia Dirk van Loon and soloists Sally Harrison and Riccardo Simonetti.

25 March 2007 - Aberdeen City Music School.

23 March 2007 - Aberdeenshire Music Centres featuring an assortment of musical performances from the Youth Orchestras and Brass bands.

22 March 2007 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra Classical Masters.

21 March 2007 - Dennis Locorriere celebrates Dr Hook Hits and History and performing hits like When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Sylvia's Mother, A Little Bit More and Better Love Next Time.

20 March 2007 - The Drifters starring Peter Lamarr, Patrick Alan, Rohan Delano Turney and Victor Bynoe performing new songs from their album The Drifters Now: The Legacy Continues as well as classics like Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Under The Boardwalk, Come On Over To My Place and Kissin In The Back Row.

19 March 2007 - Idlewild.

17 March 2007 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform Brahms Double Concerto Sinfonia in B (original 1854 version of trio op.8) with SCO Conductor Emeritus and violinist Joseph Swensen and Ralph Kirshbaum at the cello.

14 March 2007 - The Christians and Black, featuring Garry Christian, Stewart Boyle, Neil Griffiths, Bobby Kewley, Mike and Paul Walsham who perform songs like Forgotten Town, Greenbank Drive, Harvest For The World and Ideal World.

9 March 2007 - BBC Big Band with special guests Elaine Delmar and Martin Taylor.

6 March 2007 - Sweet Soul Music celebrates the greatest hits from soul legends like James Brown, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, Ben E King, Carla Thomas, Sam and Dave, Booker T and the MG's. Hits played include Respect, Sitting in the Dock of the Bay, When a man Loves a Woman, Soul Man, Midnight Hour, Mustang Sally, You Send Me, Stand By Me, Knock on Wood, I Feel Good and Sweet Soul Music.

4 March 2007 - Barbara Dickson singing songs from her latest album Nothing's Gonna Change My World.

1 March 2007 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition.

28 February 2007 - Solid Silver 60s Show starring The Searchers, Merseybeats, Wayne Fontana and John Walker from The Walker Brothers performing sixties songs and hits like The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore, Sweets For My Sweet, No Regrets, Needles and Pins, Don't Throw Your Love Away, Don't Turn Around and Make It Easy On Yourself.

27 February 2007 - Phil Cool.

22 to 25 February 2007 - The Singing Kettle Winter Wonderland - Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin get the help of Frosty a giant snowman to find their lost kettles in the snowy mountains.

21 February 2007 - Bellows and Bows - Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, Bjorn Stabi and Bengan Janson bring the best of folk musicians from Scotland, Sweden and Louisiana

19 February 2007 - James Morrison.

18 February 2007 - Bloc Party.

17 February 2007 - The Circus of Horrors with their new show The Evilution with the undead ringmaster Doktor Haze, The Interceptors From Hell and various daring and bazarre circus acts.

16 February 2007 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform Saint - Saens Cello Concerto No 1, Saint-Saens Symphony No 2 and Beethoven Symphony No 3 Eroica with soloist Heinrich Schiff.

15 February 2007 - Eddi Reader the Peacetime Tour.

8 February 2007 - Royal Scottish National Orchestra RSNO Je t'aime Valentine's.

6 February 2007 - Guillemots.

26 January 2007 - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performing Richard Strauss Don Juan, Mozart Piano Concerto No 27, Krasavin Amadeus and Stravinsky Petrushka with Martin Roscoe at the piano and Alexander Titov as the conductor.

23 January 2007 - Ray La Montagne in concert playing hit hits like Barfly and Trouble.

Saturday 13 January 2007 - Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) played Bach Sinfonia from Cantata 42 Cantanta No 202 (Wedding Cantanta) and Rameau Suite, Hippolyte et Aricie and Suite Les Indes Galantes with director and harpsichord Emmanuelle Haim and soprano Sandrine Piau.

9 - Ceilidh with Clachan Yell at Aberdeen Music Hall