Author : Alicia Parker
No matter how popular or accessible music streaming becomes, the thrill of listening to live music and experiencing it physically will never go out of style. The atmosphere and excitement at a music venue can never be replaced. That is why music festivals or concerts around the world are still able to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
The size, location, capacity, and history of a music venue determine its popularity. The energy generated by the music along with the temperament of the venue creates the ideal ambiance for a concert. Here is the list of the top 10 music venues in the world:
- The Royal Albert Hall in the UK
The Royal Albert Hall is undoubtedly the best venue for music concerts in the world. It is one of the most prized possessions of the country. The hall was built in 1871 during the rule of Queen Victoria. The venue can accommodate more than 5200 people at a time. Hundreds of events are held in the Royal Albert Hall every year. Not just music events but other events like operas, ballet performances, and more are held in the hall throughout the year.
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre in the US
This is a naturally built music venue situated in Colorado, United States. The amphitheater is positioned between two massive natural boulders. Its natural setting attracts music lovers from all over the world to the concerts held here. Its unique design helps the venue to create natural acoustics, giving the place an exclusive characteristic. The venue can accommodate more than 10,000 people at a time. The world’s greatest musicians like The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix have performed at the show.
- Sydney Opera House in Australia
The Sydney Opera House is a highly popular venue for music concerts in Australia. Thousands of performances are held at the venue each year. More than eight million people visit the venue for music concerts of different kinds. The opera house was founded in 1973 and has made history by hosting some of the greatest acts from all over the world. The most interesting thing about the place is that there is a multi-venue facility available. So, several different kinds of events can be held at the same time in the location.
- The O2 Arena in the UK
Another venue from the UK on the list is the popular O2 Arena. The place can hold up to 20,000 festival-goers at a time. There is a VIP entrance and exit for every performer. The dome of the O2 Arena is considered one of the most recognized architectures in London. The dome is 156 feet high from the ground to its central point. Legendary artists like Prince and Queen have performed in the venue. The arrangements at the scene can be modified as per the requirements of the show.
- Grosser Musikvereinssaal in Austria
Founded in 1870, the Grosser Musikvereinssaal is the pride of Vienna, Austria. It is one of the biggest music scenes in the world of classical music. There are two thousand seats in the venue. The place has acquired the nickname ‘Golden Box’ because it is painted in gold on the inside and has a rectangle box-like shape. There are a total of six music halls in the venue. The world’s most prestigious classical music shows are held here.
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- Nippon Budokan in Japan
Japan’s Nippon Budokan hall is situated in the middle of Tokyo. The hall has an interesting shape, an octagon. The main reason behind it is said that it was originally designed for martial arts as Budokan means martial arts hall in Japanese. Founded in 1964, the venue has been a witness to various musician performances from both the eastern and western music industries. The first western musical act at the venue was The Beatles in 1966. Popular artists who have performed at the hall are Avril Lavigne, Pearl Jam, Frank Sinatra, Santana, Bob Dylan, Judas Priest, and many more.
- Radio City Music Hall in the US
Founded in 1932, the Radio City Music Hall is another popular music venue in the United States. It can accommodate up to 6,000 people at a time. The foyer at the venue is sixty feet high from floor to ceiling, adding to the beauty of the venue. It is known as the ‘palace for the people’ because of its regal design. This is the third-largest indoor theatre in the world. There are more than 20,000 lights on the stage with three hydraulic mounted sections.
- Eventim Apollo in the UK
The Eventim Apollo is another great music venue that is situated in London. It was originally known as Hammersmith Apollo and there have been several name changes since it was founded in 1932. The theatre has a capacity of almost 4,000 people and it is one of the best-preserved theatres in London. Countless renowned musicians have graced the venue with their performances. Some of the greatest musicians who have performed there are Bob Marley, The Rolling Stone, Elton John, REM, Paul Weller, Oasis, and more.
- Dubai Opera House in the UAE
This is one of the newest music venues in the world and on the list. Despite being only 9 years old, the venue is one of the best places for music concerts. The venue is popular for not just musical shows but opera and ballet show as well. There is even a rooftop restaurant above it that looks over the glorious city of Dubai. The total capacity of the venue is 2500 and it can be converted into a classic theatre or a flat-floor venue or a concert hall easily.
- Ronnie Scotts in the UK
Ronnie Scotts is one of the best venues for jazz music concerts in the world. Situated in London, UK, the venue was founded in 1959 by a jazz saxophonist named Ronnie Scott. The venue attracts jazz lovers from all over the world and there is at least one jazz jam session one night per week. The biggest musicians who have performed at the place are Ben Webster, Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Count Basie, and many more.
A venue can be small or big, the ambiance that it is able to establish determines whether people will like it or not.
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