Proms - Venue - Middlesbrough Town Hall
Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Proms concerts at Middlesbrough Town Hall
23 >> Royal Northern Sinfonia Presents ...
Venue information
- Visit Middlesbrough Town Hall website here for directions, parking and local transport information
- Bars on site; food and drink available
- Guide and assistance dogs welcome
- Wheelchair-accessible
- See Middlesbrough Town Hall website here for full access information.
History
Middlesbrough Town Hall was officially opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales on 23 January 1889. Part of the building was given over to the municipal functions needed to keep the town running, and the other part established itself as a respected entertainment venue. The Town Hall housed the Mayor and staff of the Middlesbrough Corporation (the forerunner to Middlesbrough Council), as well as the police station and cells, courtroom, library, water board office, and fire station. Performers from across the world flocked to the Town Hall, including the Russian virtuoso pianist, Sergei Rachmaninov, who appeared not once but twice, in 1911 and 1939; Dame Nellie Melba; Johann Strauss, and Sir Edward Elgar with the London Symphony Orchestra.
In April 2016, the Town Hall closed its doors for almost two years to undertake a £7.7m refurbishment, funded by Middlesbrough Council and the Heritage Fund. After operating as a pillar of the local community for over 125 years, the Town Hall has undergone extensive renovations, restoring rarely seen elements of the Grade II listed building, and allowing its rich narrative to continue. The renovations have seen the grand concert hall restored to its former glory, as well as the opening up of fascinating areas that haven’t been seen by the public in decades. These areas include the old police cells, courtroom, and fire station, as well as the spectacular carriage driveway.
