Spaces and Facilities
To become a world-class musician, you need world-class spaces to learn, rehearse, and perform.
Our historic Marylebone building and estates blend Edwardian elegance with award-winning, state-of-the-art architecture.
From our flagship concert hall to intimate, technologically advanced rehearsal rooms, our facilities are designed to foster your creative development.
The Duke’s Hall
Our flagship 319-seat concert venue is the beating heart of the Academy.
As a student, this is where you will take to the stage with the Academy Symphony Orchestra and perform alongside globally renowned guest conductors and soloists.
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The Susie Sainsbury Theatre
Opened to widespread architectural acclaim, this 309-seat theatre is a masterpiece of modern design.
Specifically developed for opera and musical theatre productions, it features a generous stage and a subterranean orchestra pit. It provides our students with a stunning, professional-grade environment to deliver fully staged productions under West End and international-standard theatrical lighting.
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The Angela Burgess Recital Hall
Perched above the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, this striking 94-seat rooftop recital hall is flooded with natural light.
It features astounding, custom-engineered acoustics, making it an exceptional space for both intimate public performances and high-fidelity audio recordings. It is the perfect venue to trial new contemporary work, present chamber music, or capture your portfolio.
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The Aud & Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Recital Hall
Also known as the Jebsen Recital Hall, this will work as an intimate, modern space for masterclasses and chamber recitals, with seating for up to 108 people.
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The Concert Room
Recently refurbished, the Concert Room is equipped with cutting-edge virtual acoustic technology and two grand pianos, making it perfect for rehearsals, recordings, workshops, and unique, intimate performances.
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The Forsyth Room
Recently refurbished, this elegant 40-seat space is ideal for smaller, intimate recitals, academic presentations, and masterclasses, offering a more informal yet highly professional setting.
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Cross Keys and St Mark’s Church
Students enjoy access to further dedicated practice facilities at our nearby Cross Keys composition suite, located just off Marylebone High Street.
Academy students also make use of the nearby St Mark’s Church, offering a unique and historic environment for rehearsal.
The Academy Museum, Collections and Library
The Academy Museum hosts regular research events and includes on-site instrument workshops, allowing you to connect with centuries of musical heritage.
Alongside our extensive library collections, you will have direct access to rare manuscripts, historic instruments, and invaluable research materials to support both your practical and academic studies.
Other Spaces and Facilities
Your day-to-day craft is developed in our suite of rehearsal and teaching rooms, with every practice space across our main building and Jebsen House designed to help you focus.
