The Beijing Concert Hall is located at Liubukou on West Chang' an (Eternal Peace) Boulevard in Xicheng District. In 1950, the government took over the Central Cinema, renovating it into Beijing's first concert hall to promote the development of New China's music. During the "cultural revolution" from 1966-1976, the concert hall was nearly destroyed. By the end of 1970s with the support of musicians such as Li Delun (1917-2001) (also reputed as a world-famous conductor), the government allocated 9 million yuan (US$ 1. 1 million) to reconstruct and enlarge the hall. Since its grand opening on January 4, 1986 the Beijing Concert Hall has become a renowned venue for professional musicians.

With a seating capacity of more than 1, 100, the Beijing Concert Hall boasts a modern architectural design and facilities that create superb acoustics; sealed sound-proof doors block out all exterior noise. Capable of holding a 100-piece symphony orchestra or a 100-person chorus, the large stage was designed without a proscenium to bring the performers and audience closer together. A while structure with a black marble base, the concert hall is adorned with a copper-inlaid east wall and an abstract sculpture representing musical scores.

Since its re-opening in 1986, the Beijing Concert Hall has already hosted many world famous musicians, as well as overseas Chinese artists including Tang Muhai, Chen Zuohuang, Hu Yongyan; singers Fu Haijian, Zhu Ailan, Dilibaier, Wang Yanyan and instrumentalists Xu Zhong, Kong Xiangdong and others.