The Anvil, Basingstoke

The Anvil is a concert hall and a performing arts centre in the town of Basingstoke in Hampshire, UK.

The aim of the project was to raise the profile of the Borough and to establish it as a major regional centre with a range of first class facilities.

Twenty years since its opening, it is still not exactly clear how effectively these aims have been fulfilled, but the Hall seems quite popular within the local area.

The building's name reflects its unusual shape, particularly when seen from the western approach, as it vaguely resembles the horn end of a traditional blacksmith's anvil.

The hall plays host to a variety of touring productions, stand up comedians, live bands, opera, and most famously classical music.