Usher Hall

Completed in 1914, the Usher Hall is the city's key venue for visiting national and international orchestras and embraces the widest range of music and events, including rock, pop, jazz, world, blues, comedy, talks, school concerts, conferences, ceremonies, lectures and recording sessions.

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    usherhall.co.uk

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Lothian Rd Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH1 2EA United Kingdom

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The Usher Hall is the city 's key venue for visiting national and international orchestras and has been the main venue for the Edinburgh International Festival since 1947!

Petros A

Great venue with amazing acoustics ! From classical music concerts to rock gigs it doesn't disappoint!

Antonella Tamburello

Wonderful seats with a good view wherever you sit. Saw live action love actually here and had the best time

Derek Watson

Great views from almost anywhere, excellent acoustics and Brewdog across the road is also very handy for pre and post event refreshments!

David McFadyen

Been to see Stereophonics a few times here. Just fantastic

Erika

Affordable tickets for such a nice place. We had a lovely evening watching the Scottish Chamber Orchestra .

Eurovision

The 1972 Eurovision Song Contest was held here, touch the walls and get connected to the Eurovision history. Then take a photo and share the experience!

Mark Ramsay

Since the renovation the venue has a second life with plush chairs that recline and clear views of the stage Read more

Richard Findlay

Great acoustics and well appointed venue

Emma Caldwell

Grand Circle Row A, seats 8 & 9 are the best in the house.

David Early

Beautiful venue, great sound and style.

Danny Short

Great concert venue

Keith Burns

Music from the movies - Harry Potter was great.

Tibor Galamb

Awesome Sigur Ros concert

Tibor Galamb

Sigur Ros concert

Zdeněk Starý

WiFi at backstage pass: usher1914

Alan Moir

Overpriced drinks

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