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The Beethovenhalle (German: [ˈbeːthoːfn̩ˌhalə] ) is a concert hall in Bonn. It is the third hall in the city to bear the name of the Bonn-born composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The initial building was constructed in 1845 to commemorate the unveilling of the Beethoven monument at Münsterplatz, and a second was erected in 1870 to mark the 100th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven. The second formation was destroyed during the second world war. In 1950, plans were initiated to reconstruct the building.
The current Beethovenhalle, designed by Siegfried Wolske, was completed in September 1959 and has become an iconic landmark of the city. It is also considered one of the most significant structures in the young Federal Republic of Germany.
The concert hall promotes the legacy of Beethoven through musical performances and serves as the home hall for the Beethoven Orchester Bonn, hosting the opening and closing concerts of the annual Beethovenfest in its Great Hall. Beyond classical music concerts, the hall is utilised for various events, including carnivals, exhibitions, parties, congresses, celebrations, and conventions such as AnimagiC.