Follow Along with the Powell Hall Expansion and Renovation
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.
This project is inspired by you: our goal is to provide greater access to music, an even more welcoming and comfortable experience for all, and a creative hub that helps us build connections through the power of music.
The revitalized Powell Hall will open in 2025 to coincide with the building’s centennial. We look forward to celebrating with you.
May 7, 2024
Over the past two months, the south side of Powell Hall has seen a dramatic change as crews have formed and poured concrete for the SLSO’s new lobby and guest services expansion, which provide much-needed amenities to improve the visitor experience. Last week, forming continued on the fourth and final floor of the expansion that will connect to the existing Grand Circle level. Once finished, the new lobby will connect to the existing auditorium on all four levels, as well as provide more restrooms, concession areas, a coat check, a new Box Office, and additional space to gather before and after concerts.
The new lobby—designed by Snøhetta with construction management by BSI Constructors—connects to the auditorium at locations previously used as emergency exits.
