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Hall Facilities

Contents

• Audience Capacity
• Stage Capacity
• Resident Piano
• House Staff
• Rehearsals

Audience Capacity

The Hall's total capacity is 537 which consists of:

• Stalls: 461- inc. 3 wheelchair spaces
• 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 throughout the concert:

• A House Manager
• Ushers
• Programme sellers
• Attended cloakroom
• Page turner

Rehearsals

Two hours of rehearsal in the auditorium are included in the Hall rental charge. Additional time in the auditorium may be arranged upon request for an hourly fee. 

For information about other rehearsal rooms available for hire on an hourly basis see the Rehearsal Rooms page