A large stone building with tall columns sits in front of a public square.
3 grand doorways with arches above are flanked by tall doric columns. Above the doors is a city crest depicting a large urn of lily's.
4 tall columns meet the roof of the Caird Hall, holding up the venue's signage.
📸 Caird Hall, 2025. Photography by Alan Richardson for Leisure & Culture Dundee.
Groups of families enter the Caird Hall's main doors, atop a set of grand stone steps. The 3 entrance doors are flanked by tall doric columns.
The words 'CAIRD HALL' atop the stone columns, glow in the early evening sunlight.
The early evening sun creates dramatic shadows on the stone exterior of Caird Hall.
We recently commissioned some beautiful new venue imagery from local photographer Alan Richardson 📸
➡️ Swipe through to see some of our favourite exterior shots (we’ll share the interiors v soon 👀)!
📸 Caird Hall, 2025. Photographed by Alan Richardson for Leisure & Culture Dundee.
Dundee Symphony Orchestra are back at Caird Hall this weekend for their Spring Concert focusing on the thrills and passions of Spanish music 🧡
📍 Caird Hall
⏱️ Saturday 29 March, 3:00pm
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4syk8jex
A older man with greying hair plays a large guitar. He wears a black shirt and has on dark sunglasses.
Roger Daltrey
⏱️ 26/04/25, RESALE TICKETS ONLY
Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4cwcdbb5
A white man with a cheeky grin, winks into the camera. Below him text reads 'Jason Manford A Manford All Seasons'.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons 🤣
⏱️ 24/04/25, 7:30pm
Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed one bit!
🎟️ tinyurl.com/3zrubk6w
Two woman in matching 1960s inspired mini-dresses dance enthusiastically next to their microphones. A man dressed in a tuxedo joins them. Behind them, a guitarist and drummer perform with bravado.
Northern Live – Do I Love You 🕺
⏱️ 18/04/25, 7:30pm
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North; including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits
🎟️ tinyurl.com/ypchkxbt
A woman with dark curly hair sings enthusiastically into a microphone. She is dressed in an over the top yellow sequined boa. Behind her, two back up singers sing passionately into their microphones; they are dressed in matching sequin black dresses.
In the Name of Love – The Diana Ross Story 🎤
⏱️ 17/04/25, 7:30pm
Prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told. This show is a chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales
🎟️ tinyurl.com/57wjhwcy
A women clutching a brassy saxophone smiles brightly. Her hair is tied back in a slick ponytail, she has black glasses and is wearing a graphic black and white blazer.
RSNO: Shostakovich Eight 🎻
⏱️ 03/04/25, 7:30pm
Jonathon Heyward conducts and joins an RSNO favourite - saxophonist Jess Gillam - in a thriller from Anna Clyne: an Irish legend of banshees and night terrors, told in music like you’ve never heard
🎟️ tinyurl.com/yck8b24k
Three young musicians play two cellos and a violin. They are focused on their sheet music and dressed in smart school uniforms with blue blazers.
High School of Dundee Spring Concert 🌼
⏱️ 01/04/25, 7:00pm
Concert in aid of The High School of Dundee Music Instrument Fund, used to help the school acquire instruments for pupils to use in individual lessons, and in local bands and orchestras
🎟️ tinyurl.com/mux22u99
White text is layered on top of a photograph of Caird Hall's front steps. The text reads 'What's On at Caird Hall April 2025'
A list of event dates in white text sits on a black background. It reads as follows: 1/4 High School of Dundee Spring Concert, 3/2 RSNO: Shostakovich Eight, 9-10/4 Soundbase Spring Sessions, 12/4 Soundbase: The Gathering, 17/4 In the Name of Love - The Diana Ross Story, 18/4 Northern Live - Do I Love You, 24/4 Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons.
Check out our April line-up! 💞
🎟️You can grab tickets and find out more here: linktr.ee/cairdhalldun...
A young man, wearing a grey shirt, grey waistcoat, grey suit trousers and a red tie sits in front of a grand piano. The piano is black and shiny. A large red curtain hangs behind him and stage lights shine overhead. He looks focused and content.
Leisure & Culture Dundee is proud to once again celebrate World Piano Day with a performance from the enigmatic Ethan David Loch ✨
📍 Caird Hall
⏱️ Friday 28 March, 1pm
🎟️ FREE
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr37c55c
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons! He'll be live at Caird Hall Dundee on 24 April 2025
🎟️ On sale now! www.dundeebox.co.uk/Online/artic...
A female presenting figure with long brown hair smiles whilst holding a violin in their left arm. They are wearing a tartan top and black jeans with jade green earrings.
A female presenting figure with short brown hair smiles brightly. They are wearing a blue, red and white patterned jacket and have orange eyeshadow.
This months Tea & Tunes features Isla Ratcliff and Evie Waddell sharing Gaelic stories and songs 🎶
Both performers are nominees of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 🏆
📍 Marryat Hall, Caird Hall
⏱️ Wednesday 12 March, 1-2pm
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A female presenting figure in a blue t-shirt sits behind a large green drum set. Red curtains hang behind them.
📍 Caird Hall
⏱️ 9 - 10 April, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Soundbase participants are also invited to The Gathering on Saturday 12 April, open-mic, performance and music sessions in the Caird Hall.
📸 Soundbase Summer Slam 2023, Photography by Sarah Smart
A young female presenting figure in a tie-dye t-shirt and bucket hat plays the flute in front of a microphone. A red curtain hangs behind them.
⭐ Soundbase Spring Sessions offer young people (12-18 yrs) the chance to work with a team of professional musicians and learn new skills. This 2 day spring sessions will give you the opportunity to improve guitar playing, drumming, keyboard, developing a band, song-writing and performance skills ⭐
A male presenting figure wearing a yellow The Stone Roses t-shirt plays a white electric guitar. He stands in front of a large red curtain.
🎶 Soundbase Spring Sessions - Applications Now Open! 🎶
Complete and return your booking form to secure your place: tinyurl.com/58623nn4
🎧 Soundbase is a Music Development Dundee project
White text layered over an image of Caird Hall reads 'What's On at Caird Hall March 2025'
A list of dates and events as follows: 1/3 The Magic of the Beatles, 2/3 Honey, I Shrunk the Orchestra, 4-7/3 Tayside Glee Challenge Sectionals, 8/3 Organathon 2025, 9/3 Dundee Record & CD Fair, 11/3 Dundee Chamber Music Present Odysseus Piano Trio, 12/3 Tea and Tunes - Isla Ratcliff & Evie Waddell
A list of dates and events as follows: 16/3 Dundee Choral Union Present Brahms Requiem, 8-19/3 Dundee Instrumental Music Service - Spring Concert Series, 26/2 DSSA Dance Festival, 28/3 World Piano Day, 29/3 Dundee Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
Our line-up for March is looking stunning! 🤩
🎟️You can grab tickets and find out more here: linktr.ee/cairdhalldun...
📸 Courtesy of Wet Wet Wet & No Half Measures
7 musicians in two piece suits kneel and sit on a stage with their arms outstretched. Behind them a crowd of hundreds jumps and waves their arms about enthusiastically.
We were honoured to host the amazing Wet Wet Wet earlier this month as they closed out ‘Part One’ of their 2025 UK tour!
Can you spot yourself in the crowd?! 👀
4 white, male presenting figures stand side by side dressed in colourful military uniforms. Above them text states 'The Magic of the Beatles'
We’re excited to be continuing our Beatles nostalgia in March when we welcome The Magic of the Beatles to Caird Hall ⬇️
📍 Caird Hall
⏱️ Saturday 1 March, 7:30pm
🎟️ tinyurl.com/39hu9su8
"If you’re a fan of The Beatles, or just love great rock and roll music, this show is not to be missed”
35mm negative showing Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles, playing guitar at the Caird Hall, 20th October 1964. The two are singing into the same mic. Image taken by local photographer Winnie Forbes-Cochrane.
35mm negative showing Ringo Starr of The Beatles, playing drums at the Caird Hall, 20th October 1964. The base drum has the band's logo upon it and the manufacturer's name 'Ludwig'. Part of the stage is visible and there appears to be a number of sweets and small items in front of the drum kit, that the audience have thrown. Image taken by local photographer Winnie Forbes-Cochrane.
35mm negative showing the audience at the Caird Hall, watching The Beatles perform on 20th October 1964. This image shows the fans in the stalls. We see the person that featured in images 2018-33-30 and -31 again. Here they are clapping their hands, with their mouth open, enjoying the concert. The two people beside have their hands in the air. Image taken by local photographer Winnie Forbes-Cochrane.
Black and white photograph showing the audience at the Caird Hall, watching The Beatles perform on 20th October 1964. The image shows fans thoroughly enjoying the gig - a girl in the centre of the image has her hand in the air, while two girls at the front have their hands on their face. The same people can be seen in image 2018-33-23. Image taken by local photographer Winnie Forbes-Cochrane.
These amazing images were taken by Monifieth-born photographer Winnie Forbes-Cochrane at the height of Beatlemania; a phrase coined in Dundee by promoter Andi Lothian. Just check out the starstruck fans! 🤩
📸 Courtesy of McManus, Dundee Art Galleries and Museums Collection (Dundee City Council)
Black and white photograph of The Beatles sitting on a sofa backstage at the Caird Hall, just prior to their last performance there on 20th October 1964. From left to right are Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison. Ringo, Paul and John are all looking away from the camera but George is facing towards it. Hanging in the background, with a corner visible, is John Maclauchlan Milne's painting 'Glenelg'. Image taken by local photographer Winnie Forbes-Cochrane.
💫 Welcome to Flashback Friday 💫
We’re so excited to launch our new series as we delve into Caird Hall’s archives! This week we’re reminiscing about The Beatles legendary visit to Dundee in October 1964 🪲
📸 Courtesy of McManus, Dundee Art Galleries and Museums Collection (Dundee City Council)
Bold white text stating "What's on at Caird Hall February 2025" is layered in front of a photograph of Caird Hall's front steps. The columns bask in an orange glow.
A list of activity at Caird Hall this February. Events include: RSNO Tchaikovsky's Symphony, Come Meet Jesus, Menopause the Musical 2, Tea and Tunes, Punk Off, Tap Factory and Dundee Chamber Music
Our February line-up is looking stunning! Check out Dundee Box Office for tickets: linktr.ee/cairdhalldun...
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The amazing Tap Factory cast are getting ready for their trip to Dundee 🥳
Tickets are now available via Dundee Box Office - use code TAP50 at checkout for 50% OFF!
🎟️: tinyurl.com/pe2a7m27
📸 Courtesy of Sergei Gussev
A view of Caird Hall in the early evening, lit up by purple downlights. The sky is a dark blue and the Caird Hall logo shines atop several large carved columns.
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