The Albany Arcade is a hybrid event and live-music space tucked inside Halifax Borough Market, the town's Grade II-listed Victorian covered market hall (HX1 1DU). Holding up to 180 with a dedicated 4 x 4.5m stage built for bands, it runs a busy gig calendar across genres and has hosted the likes of John Bramwell, Chantel McGregor, Pale Blue Eyes and The Burning Hell. An atmospheric small-room venue in the heart of Halifax.
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Halifax venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Halifax grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Albany Arcade has a standing capacity of approximately 180, classed as a medium venue. See all Halifax venues for size comparisons.
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Borough Market, Market Street, Halifax, Halifax, HX1 1DU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Halifax venues nearby.
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