Hiring Wigmore Hall for a concert
Wigmore Hall has an international reputation as one of the foremost recital halls, attracting the leading classical musicians of our time and setting the standard for international chamber music and song.
Audience Capacity
The capacity of the Hall is 537. Stalls (inc. 3 wheelchair spaces): 461; Balcony: 76.Stage Capacity
The stage can comfortably accommodate up to 15 performers on a single level. Promoters who have not hired Wigmore Hall before, and are planning a concert for a larger number of performers, are requested to make an appointment to view the stage before signing any agreement.Resident Piano
The Hall will provide a Steinway model D grand piano. The piano is tuned before every performance.The Hall does not have a resident harpsichord or chamber organ. If another keyboard instrument is required, it is the responsibility of the promoter to make the necessary arrangements. The Hall can recommend instrument suppliers.
House Staff
Wigmore Hall provides a House Manager throughout the concert. Ushers, programme sellers, attended cloakroom and page turner are also provided.Applying for a concert date
In order to maintain our high reputation for quality, we take the policy of only presenting performances of the highest calibre and have a strict date application process. A date application consists of 1) a letter to the Director, detailing the proposed concert, and the periods in which you would like to be considered for a performance date at the Hall. NB We do not provide availability, and specific dates cannot be discussed at the point of an initial enquiry; we ask for all performers to provide us with their best periods and plan our concert diary on this basis. Please also submit 2) a proposed programme, 3) biographies of the performers, 4) press reviews or publicity information on the performers, and 5) a recent audio recording of any or all of the performers to be involved.For costs and further information about hiring the hall for a concert, please contact the Management Office on +44 (0)20 7258 8200 or click here to email.
