Civic Theatre

Hire the Civic Theatre for full scale theatre productions, live music, comedians, drama, dance and much more.

The Civic Theatre is one of Newcastle's most vibrant cultural institutions and an iconic site in the heart of our city.

The Civic Theatre, owned and managed by City of Newcastle, hosts a diverse palette of live performance and has been in the business of entertainment for over 90 years. It is Newcastle's most popular and prestigious venue for arts and culture and has helped shape the dynamic cultural identity of the city.

Our Spaces

Main Auditorium

The 1450 seat main auditorium combines the grandeur and atmosphere of the great picture palaces, with the comfort, technology and professional capability of today. The lower level stalls seat 885 whilst the upper level dress circle seats 565.
  View the Main Auditorium seating plan (pdf)

Promenade Room

The Promenade Room is used extensively for meetings, social functions and pre-show gatherings. Adjoining the Balcony overlooking Wheeler Place this space is ideal for approx 80 people cocktail-style.

  View Promenade Room floorplan (pdf)

Commonwealth Promenade

The Commonwealth Promenade Foyer is used regularly for cocktail parties, welcome receptions, launches and even the occasional wedding. Combined with the adjacent Promenade Room and Balcony this space can cater for up 300 people cocktail style or 120 seated banquet style.

  View the Commonwealth Promenade floorplan (pdf)

Stalls Foyer & Entrance Foyer

The stalls foyer is the entrance to the Civic Theatre and is the main foyer area. The space is enhanced by two huge period artworks of Newcastle by Herbert Gallop contributing significantly to the art deco ambience. The stalls foyer is a flexible function space for up to 120 people banquet-style or 400 cocktail-style.

  View the Stalls Foyer floorplan (pdf)
  View the Entrance Foyer floorplan (pdf)

Civic Bar

Civic Bar is regularly used for daytime meetings and social functions. There is capacity for up to 50 people theatre-style, 60 cocktail-style and 30 banquet-style.

  View the Civic Bar floorplan (pdf)

Please contact us on venuehire@ncc.nsw.gov.au for furher information.