Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Celebrates 150 Years

TROY, NEW YORK:     The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is proud to announce its 150th Anniversary, marking a century and a half of unforgettable performances, cultural significance, and community engagement. Built in 1875, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall stands as one of the world’s most acoustically brilliant concert venues and a treasured historic landmark in the Capital Region.

150th Anniversary Spring Gala – May 1, 2025

150th Anniversary Spring Gala, to be held on Thursday, May 1 at Franklin Plaza. The evening is dedicated to honoring those who have shaped and supported the Music Hall’s legacy. Honorees include:

• Assembly Member John T. McDonald III – Community Investment Award
• Sophia Subbayya Vastek and Sam Torres – Community Artist Award

This sold-out event will raise critical funds to help continue the legacy for the next 150 years!  A wait list is available at https://www.troymusichall.org/events/2929/spring-gala-2025/

Renaissance 150: A Vision for the Future

In honor of the milestone, the Music Hall has launched Renaissance 150, an expansion and restoration project. Highlights include:

• Capital Region Music Hub – transforming the historic bank lobby into a dynamic performance and community space
• HVAC upgrades – enabling year-round programming with improved comfort and air quality

This project underscores the commitment to cultural accessibility and long-term sustainability. Find out more here: https://www.troymusichall.org/visit/renaissance-150/

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark, has been in use since opening in 1875. World renowned for its incredible acoustics, it has hosted performances by legions of world-renowned artists, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and Vladimir Horowitz, to the best on today’s music scene, including Boz Scaggs, India Arie, Lake Street Dive, Trey Anastasio, and many more.  For more information about Music at Noon or the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s upcoming programs visit our website at www.troymusichall.org.