Usher Hall redevelopment

Phase I of the Usher Hall refurbishment project was completed in December 2000. This provided the Usher Hall with new mechanical and electrical installations, upgrades to the fabric of the auditorium and internal spaces, a new stage and provision of removable seating to allow promenade concerts.

Since 25 February 2010 visitors to the Usher Hall have been able to explore the beautiful new addition to the grade A-listed building, which has completed the second phase of a major refurbishment of the Lothian Road concert hall. The new glass-fronted wing houses a new bar area, a bigger and better box office, hospitality spaces and re-sited and extended office accommodation.

The Usher Hall's refurbishment was made possible with the support of funding from the Scottish Arts Council, Scottish Executive Cities Growth Fund, Scottish Enterprise, Heritage Lottery Fund, private donations, trusts and foundations.

The final phase of work is now complete and the landscaping works adjacent to the Usher Hall creates a pedestrianised, flexible space which will revitalise the area and lends it an appealing, 'arts quarter' ambience.