This Neoclassical building by architect Archibald Simpson opened on Union Street in 1822 as the County Assembly Rooms. After it became The Music Hall in 1858, it began hosting shows by notables such as English writer Charles Dickens. The legacy of the Aberdeen Performing Arts continues with concert performances by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and many other professional and amateur groups. APA is also a major venue for the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. The annual event attracts over 1,000 performing arts students from around the world. The Music Hall reopened in December, 2018, after an extensive £9 million restoration.
