Regent Hall

Regent Hall stands on London’s Oxford Street in the City of Westminster. It is a Salvation Army centre founded in 1882 by William Booth, the movement’s founder. The building began life as a skating rink, which gave it the nickname ‘The Rink’. Inside, the main auditorium seats about 550 people and has a stage large enough for an orchestra of fifty to sixty musicians. The hall has been improved many times since 1882, most recently between 2015 and 2017. The hall is known for its music. It has its own brass band that tours internationally and performs high-standard choral music. Visiting artists also use the venue for concerts and events. The present officers are Majors Richard and Caroline Mingay, who took over in 2017. They followed Majors Dawn and Graham Mizon, who served before them. Visitors find a large hall with a stage set up for orchestras and choirs. The space is used for brass band performances and visiting artists’ concerts. The building’s history as a skating rink is still part of its identity. The Salvation Army’s mission is visible in its work here. The hall remains a place where music and community meet on one of London’s busiest streets.