About
Nestled beneath the vaulted gables of an 1840’s warehouse is the Founders Room. With polished oaken floorboards, limewashed sandstone walls and heritage windows that look out over the SAC Courtyard on one side and Woobys Lane and Salamanca Square on the other.
Dedicated to the Founders of Salamanca Arts Centre, this venue is the perfect location for Live Music Performances, Private Functions including Wedding receptions, cocktail parties, seminars, training sessions, launches and promotional events.
Where
Founders Room
Salamanca Arts Centre
Level 2, 65b Woobys Lane
Hobart 7000
Accessibility
Accessible entry via Lift in The Courtyard (via Woobys Lane)
Accessible Toilet
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Companion Card
Key Features
Live Music Venue
Seated Capacity 120 | Standing Capacity 200 max
Corner Stage
Sound & Lighting
Bar Operated by SAC
Ideal for Functions & Launches
Venue Hire Rates for 2027
Not for Profit / Festivals / Artists (Groups or Solo):
$349.13 per Day / $1,233.60 per Week
Commercial / Educational Institutions / Schools:
$555.14 per Day / $2,052.63 per Week
Government Departments or GBE:
$705.67 per Day / $2,730.00 per Week
Venue Hire Package Private Functions / Events*
(includes weddings, dinners, parties, conferences etc.)
$1,847.37 per event (maximum Hire Period of 3 Days)
Venue Hire Package for SAC Supported Local / Touring Performances*
$349.13 per event (maximum Hire Period of 1 Day)
Please note that rates may change from time to time.
All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 1 January 2027.
Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges (such as additional equipment or a SAC Technician etc.). Please refer to the Founders Room Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for more information and for details on all additional charges.
*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2028.
Please refer to the Founders Room Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for 2026 + 2027 Venue Hire Rates.
Applying for the Founders Room
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Founders Room 2027 Calendar.
From January 2027, the type of event / usage / activation of the Founders Room is determined by the following weekly calendar:
Sundays – Wednesday
Available for Non-Public activities, including Meetings, Rehearsals & Creative Developments.
Thursday – Saturday
Public Activities / Events / Performances.
Includes Public Performances from SAC’s Live Music Program and Performing Arts Program
Notes on Sundays
Venue CLOSED for Single Day Hire, but may available as part of a Multi-Day or Weekly Hire.
Special exemptions may be made for events by special / written request or for Private Functions (requiring a 3 x Day Hire Period).
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
5:00pm Monday 16 November 2026
Availability for 2027
**The Founders Room is fully booked for the remainder of 2026**
**Applications for dates in 2026 are closed**
Applications for the Founders Room 2027 Calendar are now OPEN (see above to Apply – exact available dates included within online Application Form)
If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2028, please sign up to our alert list.
