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As the home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the acoustically-renowned, visually-stunning Powell Hall has inspired generations with the power of music. We’re renovating and expanding the 99-year-old civic treasure, making music more accessible for all and deepening our impact for years to come. Join us! Learn More. 24/25 Season.
Erected in 1925 as the St. Louis Theatre, the building now known as Powell Hall was acquired by the St. Louis Symphony Society in 1966. It has served as the home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra since 1968. In March 2023, construction began on an extensive expansion and renovation of Powell Hall.
Powell Hall (formerly known as the St. Louis Theater and Powell Symphony Hall) is the home of the St. Louis Symphony. It was named after Walter S. Powell, a local St. Louis businessman, whose widow donated $1 million towards the purchase and use of this hall by the symphony. The hall seats 2,683.
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- November 25, 1925
- Grand Center
- St. Louis Symphony
Powell Hall is one of America’s most acoustically renowned and visually stunning concert halls—and home to your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We’re renovating and expanding the 99-year-old civic treasure to preserve and enhance it for generations to come.
Powell Hall History. Erected in 1925 as the St. Louis Theatre, the building now known as Powell Hall was acquired by the St. Louis Symphony Society in 1966. It has served as the home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra since 1968. Powell Hall is currently closed for a transformative expansion and renovation.
May 18, 2023 · Powell Hall is one of America's most acoustically renowned and visually stunning concert halls—and home to your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We’re renovating and expanding the 98-year-old building to preserve and enhance our civic treasure for generations to come.
Apr 17, 2024 · The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has reached the halfway point of its multi-year renovation of Powell Hall, which includes the construction of a new lobby and box office as well as a backstage expansion. The project remains on pace to be completed in time for fall 2025 performances. Powell Hall lobby during renovations. Photo by Christine Jackson.
