There is a small orchestra pit and behind the stage there are dressing and rehearsal rooms for the shows and other projects such as local drama groups.

It hosts touring drama and musical productions and the annual Granite Noir crime writing festival.

[7] A successful campaign was led by Annie Inglis to save the Aberdeen Arts Centre from closure in 1998.

[10] In March 1998, while recovering in hospital from an asthma attack, Annie had coordinated a 14,500-signature petition to save the centre.

This was presented, wrapped in red ribbon to Aberdeen City Council leader, Margaret Smith.