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Venue Hire

Discover Aberdeen Performing Arts three city centre venues and what they can offer your event.

Conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade fairs, private functions, parties, weddings, gala dinners and award ceremonies are all covered in our unique surroundings.

Stand on the same stages as the most iconic artists, work in the most creative spaces that inspire connection and collaboration and work in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts – an organisation where culture meets professionalism. Furthermore, our expert teams have the experience of staging the biggest events and performances making sure your time with us is nothing short of outstanding.

Host your event in a setting like no other.

Why Choose Us

Why choose us?

  • 3 iconic venues that will take your breath away
  • Dedicated Conference and Events Team with you every step of the way
  • Friendly, award-winning customer service team will exceed your expectations
  • Talented in-house chefs
  • Technical team stage 1000 performances a year so we know how to put on a show!
  • City centre location with good road, rail and airport links, close by parking and accommodation means we’re only a heartbeat away
  • Year-round cultural programme that’s the perfect choice for your down time/me time

We are a not-for-profit charity, making a difference to individuals, communities, and the city through the arts. By choosing us, you are supporting our arts initiatives and leaving a legacy of your event.

What our clients say

“Everything went seamlessly from the initial planning to the running of the conference on the day.”

“having a venue that understands our requirements and doesn’t get fazed when we rock up with several trucks and a crew that all have very different needs makes life so much easier.” 

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all the team at the Music Hall for making yesterday such a success. We have had amazing feedback with only wonderful comments about the venue. ”

HMT - Credit to Sally Chan

His Majesty's Theatre

Capacity – His Majesty’s Theatre

 

Stalls 664
Dress Circle 181
Upper Circle 226
Balcony 400
Boxes (2x Lower, 2x Upper) 18 (2×5, 2×4)
Total 1,491

NOTE – actual, sellable capacity may vary depending on specific requirement e.g. orchestra pit, disable spaces etc.

HMT Ext Sep25_13
Music Hall conference

Music Hall

Capacity – Music Hall Auditorium

 

Stalls Balcony Total
Theatre-style seating 823 482 1,305
Standing/seated 1,018 (standing) 482 1,500
Banquet-style seating 250 tabled 482 1,014

Capacity – Other Music Hall spaces

 

Boardroom Theatre Cabaret U-shape Classroom Standing
Big Sky 20 90 40-60 20 30 100
Rondo 20 80 40-60 20 30 100
Tutti 20 90 20 100
Coda Café 150 180
Piccolo 14
Music Hall Ext Sep25_7
LT lounge front view slightly back - Credit to Scott Adams

Lemon Tree

Capacity – Lemon Tree Lounge

 

Standing 550
Theatre-style seating 280
Cabaret Seating 150

Capacity – Lemon Tree Studio

 

Theatre Style (seating bank) 166
Cabaret 60

Capacity – Kate’s Bar

 

VIP/Reception 20
LT Ext Sep25_10
APA. Balcony Bar Grand Opening.

The Terrace

Capacity – The Terrace

 

Cabaret 80
Standing 150
APA. Balcony Bar Grand Opening.
Candlelight Event MH

Dimensions

Music Hall Dimensions

MAIN AUDITORIUM:

Width

20.5m

Depth (front of stage to rear wall)

21.5m

Depth (front of stage to start of raked seating)

20m

STAGE:

Width (front of stage)

13.45m

Width (mid-stage)

16.9m
Width (rear wall)

14.9m

Depth

10.2m

BIG SKY STUDIO:

Width (to auditorium wall)

10m
Depth (to promenade wall)

10m

RONDO:

Width (to Big Sky wall)

9.5m
Depth (to promenade wall)

9.5m

CODA CAFÉ BAR:

Width (to exterior wall)

9m
Depth (from bar to glass wall)

14m

TUTTI STUDIO:

Width (to Piccolo wall)

17.4m
Depth (to exterior wall)

5.9m

PICCOLO:

Width (to Tutti wall)

4.0m
Depth (to exterior wall)

5.93m


 

Lemon Tree Dimensions

LOUNGE:

Width 16.36m
Depth (front of stage to rear wall) 14.5m

LOUNGE STAGE:

Width (at its widest) 6.2m
Depth 5.3m
Height (from hall floor) 0.61m

STUDIO:

Width (to auditorium wall) 15.5m
Depth (from stage to cyclorama) 7m
Stage 11m x 7m

KATE’S BAR:

Width (to exterior wall)

3.4m
Depth (to exterior wall)

7.4m

Brochure

Candlelight Event MH

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