Albany Town Hall
Venue Hire Information
First Floor Space
The first-floor is available for hire by artists, art groups and organisations for the presentation of cultural and creative events.
It will be suitable for the presentation of a range of events, such as:
- Community exhibitions and events
- Artisan, designer and maker fairs or exhibitions with a commercial orientation
- Cultural and creative industry symposiums, events, lectures, talks, exhibitions
- Multi-artform installations
- Contemporary performance development and presentation
- Live music and concerts
- Cabaret and cocktail style events and functions
- Dancehall style events
- Civic events
Commercial hire of the Town Hall Auditorium is also available for private functions.
The space includes:
- Stage and dressing room
- Main floor (136.8m2 - capacity approx. 128 seated or standing
- Undercroft (72m2)
- 2nd floor Gallery seating (approx. 71 seats)
- Bar (mobile)
- Optional chairs and tables
If you would like to enquire about booking the Albany Town Hall Auditorium for your event please complete and return a Booking Enquiry form. We will review your requirements to determine the hire package that will be appropriate for your booking, and contact you to discuss your enquiry.
Fees and charges
24 hour hire (Midday to Midday)
Weekly Hire (7 days)
Inclusions and Exclusions apply to booking packages as outlined in the Hire Information document below.
| Standard Package |
24 Hr |
Weekly |
| Commercial |
$400 |
$2,400 |
| Community (ticketed) |
$300 |
$900 |
| Community (non-ticketed) |
$100 |
$300 |
| Shared risk for performances |
35% commission on box office sales |
| Intermediate Package |
24 Hr |
Weekly |
| Commercial |
$800 |
$4,800 |
| Community (ticketed) |
$450 |
$1,350 |
| Community (non-ticketed) |
$250 |
$750 |
| Shared risk for performances |
35% commission on box office sales |
| Full Package |
24 Hr |
Weekly* |
| Commercial |
$1,500 |
$9,000 |
| Community (ticketed) |
$800 |
$2,400 |
| Community (non-ticketed) |
$450 |
$1,350 |
| Shared risk for performances |
35% commission on box office sales |
*where multiple performances or events are presented during a Full package weekly hire, additional technician and front of house services will be required.
| Cancellation fee |
| Minimum charge |
25% of booking fee |
|
| Additional Services |
| Exhibition Installation/Bar Staff/Ushers/Event support/Duty Manager |
$60 per hour (min 3 hours) |
| Professional AV Technician |
$60 per hour (min 4 hours) |
| Security |
$60 per hour (min 3 hours) |
| Cleaning |
$60 per hour |
| Use of Modular Exhibition Walls |
Fees on application. Subject to availability |
| Artwork and Retail Sales handling |
25% commission + GST on sales |
| Other sales – eg. Ticketing |
Fees on application |
All not for profit arts and cultural organisations, community organisations and sole traders and partnerships operating in the creative and cultural industries are eligible for the Community Rate. All other types of bookings will be charged at commercial rates.
Download additional Albany Town Hall Auditorium Hire Information here.
Download Albany Town Hall Auditorium Booking Enquiry form here.
Availability Calendar
For further information on availability or to discuss whether our spaces will suit your needs please call us directly on (08) 6820 3850.