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.