Venue Hire

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST DEDICATED REGIONAL ARTS CENTRE

We are Geelong’s premier creative venue, conveniently located in the heart of Geelong CBD and the G21 region.

Our award-winning complex has a number of versatile spaces to host your next event.

From world-class performance venues, and rehearsal and function spaces to premium back-of-house facilities, Geelong Arts Centre provides the perfect setting for a huge array of performance types, concerts, theatre, dance, as well as corporate events such as cocktail parties, conferences, and day delegates.

Creativity is what Geelong Arts Centre does best. With access to Geelong’s most experienced team of creative professionals as well as an outstanding in-house technical team, our dedicated team will work collaboratively with you from start to finish to create an inspired, unrivalled event that will dazzle your guests and be the talk of the town long after it has ended.

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THE OPEN HOUSE - EXCLUSIVE 'FRINGE MODE' OFFER!

Are you looking for the perfect venue to host your next live music gig, stand up comedy show or small-scale performance? We’re excited to offer this exclusive ‘Fringe Mode’ hire offer for The Open House!

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Venue Hire Resources

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COMMUNITY VENUE HIRE

Are you a local community theatre group, school or performer? Click here for Community Venue Hire information.

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COMMERCIAL VENUE HIRE

Are you a commercial hirer? Click here for Commercial Venue Hire information.

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Our Theatres

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Costa Hall - Deakin University

1,421 seat venue perfect for classical masterpieces, large scale concerts, musical theatre productions and graduations.

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The Play House

764-seat proscenium arch theatre providing a fly tower perfect for live theatre, concerts, musicals and dance performances.

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The Story House

550 seat theatre expanding to 800 in ‘flat floor live gig mode’. This innovative and flexible space can be used for a range of performances, dance and musicals.

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The Open House

250 seat intimate, flexible, and highly creative contemporary hybrid venue fit for band nights, cabaret performances, immersive theatre and Fringe shows.

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Our Studios

Designed with creativity front of mind, welcome to our versatile collection of purpose-built studios.

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Limelight - Studio 4

IDEAL FOR

• Corporate events
• Functions 
• Auditions 
• Classes 
• Workshops 
• Exhibitions

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Beam Light - Studio 3

IDEAL FOR

• Rehearsals
• Auditions
• Workshops
• Training Courses
• Meetings
• Break out room

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Spotlight - Studio 2

IDEAL FOR

• Rehearsals
• Auditions
• Classes
• Private Lessons
• Ballet Exams
• Workshops

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Studio 1

Cue Light - Studio 1

IDEAL FOR

• Training Courses
• Small Seminars
• Workshops
• Break out room
• Rehearsals
• Auditions
• Creative Development
• Dance Classes

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Merge Co-Working Space

Work in an inspiring co-working space with potential for support, networking, conversation and collaboration with a diverse community of creatives.

Membership options are available.

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Take a 360° tour of our spaces

Visualise the experience of our amazing spaces for hire.
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Geelong Arts Centre Facilities

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GEELONG ARTS CENTRE
WHERE CREATIVITY
MEETS INSPIRED EVENTS

Ready to create something special?
Contact our Presenter Services Department today

P: 1300 251 200
E: presenterservices@geelongartscentre.org.au

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