Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Theater Major concert hall in Baltimore, Maryland

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore hosts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and visiting ensembles; audiences attend orchestral concerts, chamber performances and community music events.

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The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is a concert hall in Baltimore that serves as the principal performance venue for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The hall is a dedicated large-auditorium venue used for orchestral concerts, guest performers and many ticketed series.

Programming at the hall centers on orchestral seasons, touring ensembles and special events, with ticketed performances scheduled throughout the year. The venue provides standard audience amenities such as a main auditorium, lobby spaces and box-office services.

The hall is part of Baltimore’s cultural infrastructure and is sited in the city close to the downtown and Mount Vernon neighborhoods, making it accessible from central Baltimore.

  • Resident orchestra: Serves as the primary concert venue for the city's major professional orchestra and hosts a full season of symphonic and chamber music performances.
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
39.3040, -76.6189
Performance schedule varies; Box Office Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm (hours vary on event days)
Ticketed performances only (prices vary); no general admission

How to Get to Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall #

Meyerhoff Hall is in downtown Baltimore, a short walk from the Charles Center and the Inner Harbor. Public transit: nearby Baltimore Metro (University/State Center stations) and multiple MTA bus routes. Street parking and nearby lots serve the venue; taxis and ride-hailing are convenient for evening arrivals.

Tips for Visiting Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall #

  • Arrive at least 30-45 minutes before curtain to enjoy the lobby and find your seat without rush.
  • Check the box office for discount rush tickets or student pricing for select performances.
  • If interested in acoustics, sit in the centre stalls or near the first balcony for the truest BSO sound.

Best Time to Visit Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall #

Visit during the symphony season (fall through spring) for regular BSO programming; performance times and availability vary.

Symphony Season (Sep-May)
Sep-May · Varies by season
Main concert season with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's regular programming.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · Varies by season
Fewer classical performances but pops and touring shows appear; check schedule for special events.

Weather & Climate near Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall #

Climate

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1119 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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