Usher Hall
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A landmark in the heart of Scotland's capital, the Usher Hall is one of the most outstanding concert halls in the world, well-loved by performers for its fantastic acoustics and boasting a grand organ still used for special recitals, as well as three Steinway grand pianos. The 2200-capacity venue officially re-opened in 2010 after an extensive refurbishment, with a new box office, café/bar and function spaces overlooking existing Edwardian architecture. The hall embraces a wide range of music and events, including rock, pop, jazz, world, blues, comedy, talks, school concerts, conferences, sponsorship events, ceremonies, lectures and recording sessions. Not least as one of the major venues in the Edinburgh International Festival, it has staged concerts with some of the biggest names in 20th Century music, from Ella Fitzgerald to Oscar Peterson, Gustav Holst to Kiri te Kanawa, the Rolling Stones to Beck. Despite this history of quality on a global scale, the hall remains loyal to the local community, showcasing young unsigned acts and family events throughout the year.
The Usher Hall is one of the most outstanding concert halls in the world. It is Edinburgh’s key venue for visiting national and international orchestras and has been the main venue for the Edinburgh International Festival since 1947. The beautiful Beaux Arts building was completed in 1914 and remains one of Edinburgh 's architectural gems. The much praised acoustics make it one of the best concert halls in Europe with many of the world's finest musicians performing here. Today the Usher Hall is a centre of excellence embracing the widest range of music and events, including rock, pop, jazz, world, blues, comedy, talks, school concerts, conferences, sponsorship events, ceremonies, lectures and recording sessions
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Events at Usher Hall (Lothian Road, Edinburgh)
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| Hole in the Wall presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke partners Erin Boag in a dance show accompanied by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Kander & Ebb and Cole Porter. View full details |
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| Usher Hall | 18 Feb 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £15.50–£39.50 |
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| Fundraising concert for Barnardo's featuring choirs and soloists from 13 local schools and a programme covering classical, Gaelic and pop melodies. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 23 Feb 6.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £10 (£5) |
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| Gravelly-voiced Rea performs his trademark soothing hits and selections from his extensive back catalogue. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 28 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £30–£33.50 |
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| The Hoff shares music and stories from his illustrious career. View full details |
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| Usher Hall | 26 Feb 7pm | 0131 228 1155 Cancelled |
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| Concert featuring two illustrious EYO alumni: award-winning cellist Philip Higham is the soloist in Dvořák's Cello Concerto, and Garry Walker conducts Williams' Olympic Fanfare and Elgar's dear old Enigma Variations – 113 years old but as enigmatic as ever. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 8 Apr 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £15 (£12; Students £5; Children £2) |
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| Springtime organ recitals on the amazing Usher Hall organ. View full details |
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| Usher Hall | 10 Apr–24 Apr Tue 1.10pm | 0131 228 1155 £3 |
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| One of the most successful of the original British beat groups celebrates their 50th anniversary with a trip through the pop hits such as 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Carrie Anne', 'He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother'. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 21 Apr 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £21.50–£25 + £2 booking fee per ticket |
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| The four siblings enter their 60th year of performance with hits 'Love Me For A Reason', 'Crazy Horses', 'Long Haired Lover From Liverpool' and many more. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 22 Apr 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £27.50–£29.50 Plus £2.50 booking fee. |
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| Doo wop vocal harmony man band doing it for the mums. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 22 Nov 7pm | 0131 228 1155 £19.50–£33.50 plus booking fee |
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| Glaswegian conductor Douglas Boyd helps bring Bizet, Chopin and Fauré to life, culminating in Beethoven's Symphony No 8. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 30 Mar 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £11–£34 |
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| Scottish soprano Lisa Milne and conductor Fabien Gabel present works by Berlioz, Canteloube and Franck. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 24 Feb 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £11–£34 |
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| Paul Rissmann gives the background to, and Adrian Prabava conducts, Mendelssohn's Symphony No 3 'Scottish'. View full details and ticket info |
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| Usher Hall | 27 Apr 7.30pm | 0131 228 1155 £10 |
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