St George's Hall is a Grade I listed building, and since opening its doors in 1854, it has come to be recognised as one of the finest neoclassical buildings in the world. The initial idea of the Hall was conceived by Liverpool citizens, who wanted a space for the city’s triennial music festivals. During this same period, a venue was being sought for the Civil and Crown Courts and it was decided that architect, Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, would design one building to serve all needs. Behind the grandeur of its impressive Great Hall and Concert Room lay the prison cells and law courts.
During the 1980s it fell into a state of disrepair and lay derelict for over two decades. Following a £23m restoration project, the Hall was reopened on St George’s Day in 2007 by Prince Charles, and has become a grand focal point for cultural, community, civic, corporate and performing arts activities once again.
The Hall's history and heritage is protected by the St George's Hall Charitable Trust.