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London Road campus, Reading, 500-seat Grade II listed concert hall.
About 500 seated. Classical, Choral, Acoustic.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
Here is The Great Hall, University Of Reading in London Road Campus, Reading at a glance. It books classical, choral and acoustic acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
capacity
| Live music | Varies |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Classical · Choral · Acoustic |
4 photos show the inside of The Great Hall, University Of Reading. It books classical, choral and acoustic acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Everything about The Great Hall, University Of Reading that matters before you book is set out below. It books classical, choral and acoustic acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
| Capacity | about 500 seated |
| Live nights | Contact venue |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | ClassicalChoralAcoustic |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
You will find The Great Hall, University Of Reading at London Road Campus, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 5AQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
Reading RG1 5AQ
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
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| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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The stage kit at The Great Hall, University Of Reading is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Here is the story of The Great Hall, University Of Reading in London Road Campus, Reading so far. It books classical, choral and acoustic acts.
The Great Hall, University Of Reading is a grassroots music venue in London Road Campus, Reading with seating for about 500. It books Classical, Choral, Acoustic.
Listing notesThe Great Hall is a Grade II listed concert hall at the University of Reading's historic London Road campus - its foundation stone was laid in 1905 and it was formally opened on 27 October 1906. It seats audiences of 350 to 500, with a fixed stage carrying a J. J. Binns pipe organ (built 1911) and a grand piano, ample space for choir and orchestra, and balanced acoustics that suit instrumental ensembles and choral works. Until 1974 it was the campus home of dances and rock concerts, including Pink Floyd in 1967. Today it hosts degree ceremonies plus classical, choral and band concerts from within the university and beyond - Trinity Concert Band's 25th Anniversary Gala played on 26 September 2026 - and touring Candlelight shows, with Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran booked for 14 November 2026. A bar can serve pre-show and interval drinks.
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| 01 | Bier Keller | 10 gigs |
| 02 | Pangbourne Working Mens Club up2 | 1 gig |
| 03 | SUB89 down1 | 1 gig |
| 04 | ACE Space Newbury up2 | 0 gigs |
| 05 | Corn Exchange down2 | 0 gigs |
| 06 | Englefield House up1 | 0 gigs |
| 07 | London Road Campus up1 | 0 gigs |
| 08 | Mates Rates Comedy Club up1 | 0 gigs |
| 09 | McCafferty's Bar up1 | 0 gigs |
| 10 | Oakford Social Club New | 0 gigs |
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The Great Hall, University Of Reading
London Road campus, Reading, 500-seat Grade II listed concert hall.
- c. 500
- Capacity
- Varies
- Live music
- –
- Start time
- –
- Backline
- Classical
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
Last updated: 12 November 2026
The Great Hall, University Of Reading — Quick Facts
The Great Hall, University Of Reading capacity: about 500 seated. London Road campus, Reading, 500-seat Grade II listed concert hall. Here are the key facts on The Great Hall, University Of Reading at a glance.
With room for about 500 seated, The Great Hall, University Of Reading is listed in our directory. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.
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Inside The Great Hall, University Of Reading
The stage kit at The Great Hall, University Of Reading is not confirmed yet. The room holds about 500 seated. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.
The Great Hall, University Of Reading is a grassroots music venue in London Road Campus, Reading with seating for about 500. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Great Hall, University Of Reading books Classical, Choral, Acoustic acts. This listing is part of the Reading venue directory.
The Great Hall is a Grade II listed concert hall at the University of Reading's historic London Road campus - its foundation stone was laid in 1905 and it was formally opened on 27 October 1906. It seats audiences of 350 to 500, with a fixed stage carrying a J. J. Binns pipe organ (built 1911) and a grand piano, ample space for choir and orchestra, and balanced acoustics that suit instrumental ensembles and choral works. Until 1974 it was the campus home of dances and rock concerts, including Pink Floyd in 1967. Today it hosts degree ceremonies plus classical, choral and band concerts from within the university and beyond - Trinity Concert Band's 25th Anniversary Gala played on 26 September 2026 - and touring Candlelight shows, with Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran booked for 14 November 2026. A bar can serve pre-show and interval drinks.
The Great Hall, University Of Reading doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with classical. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Great Hall, University Of Reading isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
Find The Great Hall, University Of Reading
You will find The Great Hall, University Of Reading at London Road Campus, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 5AQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Great Hall, University Of Reading is in London Road Campus, Reading — use RG1 5AQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Reading this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Reading this weekend.
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What's On at The Great Hall, University Of Reading
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The Great Hall, University Of Reading is #25 of 32 Reading 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 – Bier Keller 10 gigs
- #2 ▲2 Pangbourne Working Mens Club 1 gig
- #3 ▼1 SUB89 1 gig
- #4 ▲2 ACE Space Newbury 0 gigs
- #5 ▼2 Corn Exchange 0 gigs
- #6 ▲1 Englefield House 0 gigs
- #7 ▲1 London Road Campus 0 gigs
- #8 ▲1 Mates Rates Comedy Club 0 gigs
- #9 ▲1 McCafferty's Bar 0 gigs
- #10 NEW Oakford Social Club 0 gigs
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The Great Hall, University Of Reading in brief. Set in London Road Campus, Reading, The Great Hall, University Of Reading is a live music room that books classical, choral and acoustic. Rooms nearby include The Lyndhurst, The New Inn and The Old London Apprentice; the Reading venue directory has the rest.
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