Albert Hall, Manchester
| Albert Hall | |
|---|---|
Exterior of venue seen from Peter St (c.2010) | |
| Former names | Albert Hall and Aston Institute (1910–69) Brannigans (1999–2011) |
| Alternative names | Albert Mission Hall |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neo-Baroque |
| Location | Manchester city centre |
| Address | 27 Peter Street Manchester M2 5QR England |
| Groundbreaking | 1908 |
| Opened | 1910 |
| Renovated | 2012–14 |
| Closed | July 1969—March 1999 |
| Cost | £55,000 ($6.11 million in 2021 dollars) |
| Renovation cost | £3.5 million |
| Owner | Mission Mars |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | W. J. Morley |
| Main contractor | J. Gerrard and Sons |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Albert Memorial Hall |
| Designated | 29 April 1982 |
| Reference no. | 1246727 |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 2,290 |
| Website | |
| alberthallmanchester.com | |
The Albert Hall is a music venue in Manchester, England.
Built as a Methodist central hall in 1908 by the architect William James Morley of Bradford and built by J. Gerrard & Sons Ltd of Swinton, it has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. The main floor was used as a nightclub from 1999 to 2011. The second floor, the Chapel Hall, unused since 1969, was renovated in 2012–14 for music concerts.
The venue hosted a few events towards the end of 2013. It officially reopened on 6 February 2014, with a performance by Anna Calvi.
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