Colston Hall is a concert hall and grade II listed building on Colston Street, Bristol, England. It is owned by Bristol City Council and named after the trader and merchant Edward Colston, who founded a school at this location in the early 18th century. Since 2011, management of the hall is undertaken by Bristol Music Trust. The hall's official capacity is 2,075, with an additional 350 in "The Lantern", built as part of the 2009 redevelopments. As well as the main entertainment areas, there are a number of licensed bars and a restaurant.