Built in 1998 as a rehearsal space for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the CBSO Centre also operates as a concert venue and educational space. Birmingham Jazz host the majority of their main, high-profile concerts here as its lofty ceiling and adjustable acoustic is wonderfully versatile and complements all acts, trio to jazz orchestras. Stan Tracy, Tomasz Stanko, Pharoh Sanders, Joey Barron Trio and the Mike Gibbs Orchestra have all played here. Many acts have also used the space for workshops and clinics before gigs.

For larger concerts provides club like table seating at the front, and tiered row seating towards the rear, holdin 300 persons. Located just off busy Broad Street it is both central and easy to find.