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Holywell Music Room Photos and Gallery

A visual preview of Europe's oldest surviving purpose-built concert hall in Oxford.

Take a visual tour of the Holywell Music Room, a historic Oxford venue that has hosted recitals and chamber music since 1748. These photos offer a preview of the hall's unique architectural layout and intimate performance space. Please remember to check official guidelines regarding photography and recording during live concerts.

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Holywell Music Room
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Holywell Music Room photos
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Browse photos of Europe's oldest purpose-built concert hall to preview the venue's historic interior and seating before you attend.
White classical building with a triangular pediment, arched windows, dark entrance door, and black iron railings under a blue sky with trees
White classical building facade with triangular pediment, arched windows, black iron fence, and bicycle parked in front under blue sky
White neoclassical building with a triangular pediment, arched windows, and a blue door behind black iron railings, with people walking on the sidewalk
Interior of the Holywell Music Room showing a string quartet performing on a raised stage, with an audience seated in a horseshoe arrangement, a large pipe organ at the back wall, and ornate golden chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
Interior of the Holywell Music Room showing a performance on a wooden stage with a grand piano, a large ornate pipe organ, and a curved white balcony with red seating.
Interior of Holywell Music Room showing musicians performing on a wooden stage with audience seated on either side, and a large pipe organ mounted on the back wall
Oval portrait painting of a man with long white curly hair, wearing a black coat and white cravat, identified as George Frideric Handel.
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