Symphony Hall

Overwhelm your senses in this majestic concert hall

Word to the wise: It's not necessarily a pricey experience: there are USD 20 tickets available for those under 40, and USD 9 rush tickets may be purchased on the day of performance.
Talk of the town: Beethoven's name is inscribed on one of the plaques that run along the stage and balconies. He's the only composer represented - all other plaques remain empty.

First opened in 1900 and delighting music lovers ever since, Symphony Hall celebrates form and function, where art and science intertwine in a structure that is architecturally elegant and acoustically brilliant. A physics professor was even consulted to ensure that pristine sound is delivered to every seat in the house.
Chandeliers sparkle above and gold glitters everywhere. There are Greek and Roman statues nestled within niches in walls that slope inward toward the gilt-framed stage. Gleaming above the orchestra are the 5,000 pipes of the Aeolian-Skinner organ, frequently called "The King of Instruments, the Instrument of Kings".

Home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra as well as the Boston Pops, the Hall offers mainly classical music and some contemporary. Special guest conductors and musicians are often featured as well.