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Bankstown Arts Centre has a range of facilities for various occasions and events that are available for hire throughout the year. We are currently accepting applications for regular (ongoing) and casual hire. Preference for hirers will be given to arts-based bookings.

Foyer

The foyer provides the main entry to the facility and can be used for ticketing and registration space.
Any after hours Theatre bookings with over 30 people must include foyer hire as per health and safety reasons as outlined in the National Construction Code for the provision of sanitary and other facilities.

• ​​View the Foyer floorplan

Theatre

A multipurpose space for performances, lectures and meetings. Retractable seating for 130 people also enables it to function as a flat floor space. 

Venue technician is a requirement for hiring the Theatre. 

It is air conditioned and fully equipped with theatre lighting, video projection, lecture and conference facilities.

Please be advised that foyer hire and a venue supervisor is required when hiring the Theatre for bookings with more than 30 attendees. This is due to health and safety reason as outlined in the National Construction Code for the provision of sanitary and other facilities.

• View the Theatre floorplan

Rehearsal 2

Suitable for activities including general rehearsals, creative development, theatre, dance and music training.

The Rehearsal 2 Studio is equipped with speakers.

Please be advised that foyer hire and a venue supervisor is required when hiring  Rehearsal Room 2 for bookings with more than 30 attendees. This is due to health and safety reason as outlined in the National Construction Code for the provision of sanitary and other facilities.

• View the Rehearsal Studio 2 floorplan

Studio 1​

A workshop room available for multimedia, arts/crafts and small meetings. 

Minimum of four hours is required. 

• Vie​​​w the Studio 1 floorplan

​​How to hire

Most venues can be hired on a casual or regular basis (more than 12 times per year). To check availability, or ask for space dimensions, contact the Arts Centre at BACVenue@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or 9707 5400.

Bankstown Arts Centre appl​ication for casual hire form

Bankstown Arts Centre appl​ication for regular hire form

2023-24 Fees and charges (refer to pages 45-47)

All bookings must be submitted at least 21 business days before the requested hire date.