Belfast Ulster Hall
Ulster Hall is a multi-purpose concert hall, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The building opened in 1862 and is listed as a grade A building. The building was designed by William J. Barre for the Ulster Hall Company. In 1902, the hall was purchased by the Belfast City Council for £13,500 and the hall has been used publicly ever since. During World War II, the venue has been used as a dance hall to entertain American troops which were stationed in Northern Ireland. In 2009, the venue was refurbished to its original condition, while the building's facilities were modernised and a better access for disabled people was provided. The hall's seating capacity is 1,000.
One of the main features of the Ulster Hall is the Mulholland Grand Organ, one of the oldest functioning examples of a classic English pipe organ. The organ is named after former Mayor of Belfast, Andrew Mulholland, who donated £3000 to the hall in the 1860s. The organ was built by William Hill & Son. In the 1970s, the organ was restored to Hill's original design, with the restoration overseen by his grandson, Henry Mulholland, 4th Baron Dunleath.
Over the years, Ulster Hall has hosted several performances by artists such as AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore and Metallica. The Ulster Hall is also home to the Ulster Orchestra with the venue providing both the rehearsal space and their administrative offices inside. The venue has also staged several political rallies.
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Venue address
Ulster Hall
34 Bedford Street
City Centre
Belfast BT2 7FF
United Kingdom