Victoria Hall, Concert hall in Geneva, Switzerland
Description
Victoria Hall is a concert venue in Geneva seating approximately 1,700 people from a main floor and two tiered balcony levels that rise above. An organ positioned behind the stage serves as part of the performance setup for orchestral concerts.
History
British consul Daniel Fitzgerald Packenham Barton commissioned the building between 1891 and 1894, naming it after Queen Victoria as a tribute. This foundation established the hall as a performing space that would serve classical music for generations to come.
Culture
The hall has been home to the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande for over a century, shaping Geneva's musical life through regular performances. Classical music here attracts an audience that values the continuity of this cultural institution.
Practical
The venue is located at Rue du Général-Dufour 14 and is walkable from Geneva's center. Disabled visitors can use a large lift behind the stage boxes to access different seating areas comfortably.
Did you know?
A fire in 1984 destroyed the hall's original decorative wall paintings entirely. During restoration, these were replaced with contemporary artworks by artist Dominique Appia, giving the space a modern visual identity.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Genève-Cité).
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum...
Grand Théâtre de Genève
132 m
Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
125 m
Place Neuve
190 m
Musée Rath
196 m
Beth Yaakov Synagogue
153 m
Sacred Heart church
103 m
Maison de Saussure
267 m
Bibliothèque musicale de la ville de Genève
67 m
Collection des moulages de l'UNIGE
311 m
Old “Credit Lyonnais”
315 m
Grand Théâtre de Genève
127 m
Grutli
39 m
Zoubov Foundation Museum
261 m
Frankenstein’s monster
185 m
General Dufour statue, square Neuve, Geneva
168 m
Immeubles rue de la Corraterie, Genève
219 m
Fontaine Le Grand-Mézel
292 m
Maison des arts du Grütli
47 m
Rue des Granges 2-6, Genève
285 m
Fontaine de la place du Cirque
86 m
Fontaine de la place de la Synagogue
158 m
Fontaine de la place du Grand-Mézel
294 m
Fountain of Place Hollande
279 m
Immeuble Rue des Granges 8
324 m
Ancien dôme
316 m
Fontaine de la Petite Corraterie
243 m
Fontaine sous l'Hotel Lullin-de Saussure
229 m
Bibliothèque musicale (Geneva, Switzerland)
61 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes