The BJCC Concert Hall and Theatre officially open on October 3, 1974 and have a 10-day span of celebratory opening festivities between both venues. These events include performances by the Birmingham Ballet, Birmingham Civic Chorus, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, a dedication to the 1,135-pipe Schlicker pipe organ, and more.
![a vintage photo of an old building](https://www.bjcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BJCC_CONCERT_HALL_AFTER_CONSTRUCTION_PR_-scaled.jpg)