Albany Town Hall

Albany Town Hall is the region’s premier arts presentation venue, featuring quality galleries, a multi-functional flat floor auditorium and artisan retail opportunities to support a range of arts and cultural activities, civic events, performances and exhibitions.


The venue contributes to activation of the CBD, contributing to the growth of economic development and tourism, enhancing liveability and helping build the profile of our region’s people, places and stories.

Extensive construction was carried out to bring new life to this much-loved local icon between October 2019 and November 2020. This has included conservation works, essential safety and structural repairs, upgrades to existing infrastructure and the development of new facilities. This work has restored the Town Hall as the Great Southern’s most significant civic heritage building and a cornerstone of Albany’s cultural identity.


Staffed by the City’s Arts & Culture team, the Town Hall reopened to the public in early December 2020 and has hosted a wide range of community, professional, and touring events. Audience attendance has been strong, with consistent repeat engagement across diverse art forms, mirroring statewide trends that show people not only value arts experiences but connect deeply with them when opportunities exist.

Town Hall logo

New Town Hall logo created for City of Albany by Mule Creative

Re-purposing Work highlights

Extensive construction has been carried out that has brought new life to this much-loved local icon. Work began in October 2019 and has included conservation works, essential safety and structural repairs, upgrades to existing infrastructure and the development of new facilities.


The tiered seating and mezzanine wings in the first-floor auditorium have been removed to restore the original multi-purpose flat-floor. A new stage hoist and access stairs have also been installed as well as improved house lighting.


The existing public galleries and community spaces on the ground-floor have been painted and upgrades to the air conditioning units and flooring have been undertaken. The public toilets located via Town Square have been replaced and the internal toilets have been upgraded.


Other completed works include:

  • A new ground-floor working space for Town Hall staff
  • Essential safety repairs
  • A new external walkway and front entrance automatic door
  • Refurbished existing stairs and walkways
  • Enhanced storage, loading and building services
  • Upgraded lighting and electrical networks

The City of Albany acknowledges the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest and the Great Southern Development Commission for supporting these upgrades to the Albany Town Hall.

The Town Hall officially re-opened in March 2021 with the Great Southern Art Award, followed by the Town Hall Relaunch Festival in early April.

What you can see and do in the Town Hall

Ground Floor Galleries

Exhibitions presented in the Ground Floor Galleries reflect professional gallery standards and are 100% curated and managed by our experienced team. An annual callout process offers opportunity for artists to be part of the program.

First Floor Auditorium

The first-floor auditorium is available for hire by artists, art groups and organisations for the presentation of cultural and creative events.

It is suitable for the presentation of a range of functions, including:

  • Live music and concerts
  • Artisan, designer and maker fairs or commercial exhibitions 
  • Cultural and creative industry symposiums, events, lectures, talks, exhibitions (film, fashion, design, heritage etc.)
  • Multi-artform installations
  • Contemporary performance development and presentation
  • Cabaret and cocktail style events and functions
  • Dancehall style events
  • Civic events

Live music has proved incredibly popular, with the ‘Live @ the Town Hall’ series going from strength to strength each year.

Accessibility

ACROD parking is a available at the Albany Town Hall in the adjoining carpark and street parking. A ramp is available at the front of the building with access to level one via the internal pedestrian lift. A loading zone is available at the rear of the Town Hall to assist with transportation of heavy equipment and an internal service elevator is situated at the rear of the building with services both the ground floor and the rear of the stage area on the first floor. 

Town Hall Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Open on public holiday Mondays and Mondays during school holidays

Town Hall Contact Details

217 York Street, Albany WA 6330
PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331

Phone
6820 3850 

Email
[email protected]

Socials
@AlbanyArts