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The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

440-seat concert hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

About 250 standing · about 440 seated, house PA. Tribute Act, Classical.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance
Checked 23 Oct 2026

At a glance, The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in Nechells, Birmingham is summed up below. It books tribute act and classical acts. There is an in-house PA.

250
Standing
capacity
approx. · medium room
In detail
Live musicVaries
TodayClosed08:00–22:00Opens in 5m 31s
BacklinePA provided
BooksTribute Act · Classical
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, from the stage to the bar. It books tribute act and classical acts.

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02 — The details
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Everything you need to know

Before you book The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books tribute act and classical acts.

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The facts
Capacityabout 250 standing · about 440 seated
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Genres
Tribute ActClassical
Websitebcu.ac.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked23 Oct 2026
Checked againstVenue website
03 — Find The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Nechells
Getting there

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is at 200 Jennens Rd, Nechells, Birmingham, B4 7XR. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 80 rooms in our Birmingham venue directory.

200 Jennens Rd,
Nechells, Birmingham B4 7XR

The nearest station is Curzon Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking
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05 — Opening times
Open 7 of 7

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon08:00–22:00
Tue08:00–22:00
Wed08:00–22:00
Thu08:00–22:00
FriToday08:00–22:00
Sat08:00–19:00
Sun08:00–19:00
06 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
07 — About
Nechells, Birmingham
About The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

This is the background on The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, from the venue and its listings. It books tribute act and classical acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is a grassroots music venue in Nechells, Birmingham with a standing capacity of about 250. It books Tribute Act, Classical.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Bradshaw Hall is the flagship concert hall of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University, at 200 Jennens Road in Birmingham city centre. It seats 440, rising to a maximum of 493 when the stage extension is retracted, with audience seating on a gentle rake plus a small balcony. The raised platform stage has three retractable risers and an extension, large enough for a full symphony orchestra. The technical kit is serious for a room this size: a Meyer PA system, 16.2 surround sound, a Dante audio network for recording, an SSL L500 desk and LED performance lighting, plus two Steinway Model D concert grand pianos. The autumn 2026 programme runs from the RBC Symphony Orchestra's Firebird Suite (30 October) to the Thallein Ensemble (20 November), alongside guest recitals and visiting promoters' shows, and the hall has hosted film-music programmes such as The Music of The Lord of the Rings. It is also available to hire for concerts, conferences, award ceremonies and screenings: 0121 331 5909 or conservatoireevents@bcu.ac.uk.

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08 — What's on
Next 2

There are 2 upcoming gigs listed at The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Birmingham gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

29Nov · SunAn Evening with The Magic Numbers
19:00
19Feb · FriCaroline
19:00
09 — Birmingham league
Next 30 days

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#30
of 80
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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01O2 Institute Birmingham 45 gigs
02Hare And Hounds Kings Heath 33 gigs
03The Castle And Falcon 18 gigs
04Deadwax Digbeth up2 10 gigs
05The Sunflower Lounge down1 10 gigs
06The Rhodehouse down1 9 gigs
07Mama Roux's up1 6 gigs
08Asylum New 4 gigs
09Sutton United Football Club New 4 gigs
10XOYO Birmingham 4 gigs

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The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

440-seat concert hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

c. 250
Capacity
Varies
Live music
08:00
Open today
PA
Backline
Tribute Act
Books
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire — Quick Facts

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire capacity: about 250 standing, about 440 seated. 440-seat concert hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Here are the key facts on The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 23 Oct 2026
How sure we are Verified open
Checked against the venue’s own listing
Capacity 250 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is the joint 13th largest of the 36 venues we list in and around Birmingham with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Stoke Prior Sports And Country Club (about 250); The Night Owl (about 250) and The Rhodehouse (about 250).

With room for about 250 standing, The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is a medium room by our directory's sizes. The typical Birmingham room we list holds about 200, so this one is on the larger side. Mid-size rooms usually want proof you can draw - a local headline show or a support slot on a touring bill is the common way in, and promoters run many of the nights. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.

Today08:00–22:00Opens in 5m 31s
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Websitebcu.ac.uk
SizeMediumvenueAbout 250 standing
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklinePAPA providedThe Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
BooksTribute Act+1 moreGenres listed by the venue
Opening times

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this week

Mon 08:00–22:00
Tue 08:00–22:00
Wed 08:00–22:00
Thu 08:00–22:00
Fri· today 08:00–22:00
Sat 08:00–19:00
Sun 08:00–19:00

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Inside The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 250. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
About The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is a grassroots music venue in Nechells, Birmingham with a standing capacity of about 250. The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire books Tribute Act, Classical acts. This listing is part of the Birmingham venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Bradshaw Hall is the flagship concert hall of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University, at 200 Jennens Road in Birmingham city centre. It seats 440, rising to a maximum of 493 when the stage extension is retracted, with audience seating on a gentle rake plus a small balcony. The raised platform stage has three retractable risers and an extension, large enough for a full symphony orchestra. The technical kit is serious for a room this size: a Meyer PA system, 16.2 surround sound, a Dante audio network for recording, an SSL L500 desk and LED performance lighting, plus two Steinway Model D concert grand pianos. The autumn 2026 programme runs from the RBC Symphony Orchestra's Firebird Suite (30 October) to the Thallein Ensemble (20 November), alongside guest recitals and visiting promoters' shows, and the hall has hosted film-music programmes such as The Music of The Lord of the Rings. It is also available to hire for concerts, conferences, award ceremonies and screenings: 0121 331 5909 or conservatoireevents@bcu.ac.uk.

Coming up

Coming up at The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: An Evening with The Magic Numbers and Caroline — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with tribute act. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Birmingham.

Similar rooms

By size, The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is the joint 13th largest of the 36 venues we list in and around Birmingham with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Stoke Prior Sports And Country Club (about 250); The Night Owl (about 250) and The Rhodehouse (about 250).

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Find The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is at 200 Jennens Rd, Nechells, Birmingham, B4 7XR. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 80 rooms in our Birmingham venue directory.

Address200 Jennens Rd
AreaNechells, Birmingham
PostcodeB4 7XR
Getting there

The nearest station is Curzon Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in Nechells, Birmingham; B4 7XR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Birmingham this week, or book a Birmingham band for a night of your own.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Birmingham League

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is #30 of 80 Birmingham venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – O2 Institute Birmingham 45 gigs
  2. #2 – Hare And Hounds Kings Heath 33 gigs
  3. #3 – The Castle And Falcon 18 gigs
  4. #4 ▲2 Deadwax Digbeth 10 gigs
  5. #5 ▼1 The Sunflower Lounge 10 gigs
  6. #6 ▼1 The Rhodehouse 9 gigs
  7. #7 ▲1 Mama Roux's 6 gigs
  8. #8 NEW Asylum 4 gigs
  9. #9 NEW Sutton United Football Club 4 gigs
  10. #10 – XOYO Birmingham 4 gigs

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These are the 10 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Birmingham venue directory.
The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire books Tribute Act, Classical. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has a listed standing capacity of about 250 (about 440 seated), a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Birmingham venues for size comparisons. By size, The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is the joint 13th largest of the 36 venues we list in and around Birmingham with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Stoke Prior Sports And Country Club (about 250); The Night Owl (about 250) and The Rhodehouse (about 250).
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Browse the Birmingham Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
200 Jennens Rd, Nechells, Birmingham, B4 7XR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Birmingham venues nearby.
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The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire can be hired for private events, for up to 440 seated. Spaces: The Bradshaw Hall (440 seated). Used for all concert event formats, dance, drama, talks, lectures, conferences. Ask The Bradshaw Hall Royal Birmingham Conservatoire about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).
The nearest station is Curzon Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B4 7XR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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