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The Courtyard

Events, Launches, Outdoors, Performances, Private Function

Photo: Nicole Robson

About

The Courtyard is located at the heart of Salamanca Arts Centre. The perfect place to sit and relax during the day. 

The back wall of The Courtyard is a natural rock face, creating a unique backdrop for arts activity. The same rock face continues into the adjacent Peacock Theatre.

The Courtyard has been used successfully for theatrical and dance performances, music recitals, Salamanca Arts Centre Resident Markets, film screenings, and cabaret. And for the past 20 Years has been the primary venue for the weekly Friday night live music event,ย Rektango.

In 2019, with the assistance of Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie MP, Salamanca Arts Centre was awarded a Federal Government Regional Development Grant to make improvements to the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard. Major renovations were completed in 2020 aims to improve the visibility and accessibility of tenancies around the Courtyard. Automatic doors have been installed, along with more glazing and track lighting. The peacock feather-shaped platforms invite a greater variety of art forms. The state-of-the-art sound system and outdoor theatre lighting will create an unforgettable audience experience. Salamanca Arts Centre commissioned projects in public art and furniture design. Floating against the rock face is Escape Pod, a work by Colin Langridge inspired by a maritime escape pod. Embedded in the paving is a stainless-steel peacock feather by Gerhard Mausz above which are custom Sassafras timber benches and tables designed and made by Paul Allen.

Where

The Courtyard
Salamanca Arts Centre
Ground Floor, 77 Salamanca Place
Hobart 7000
(entry via Wooby’s Lane, Morrison Arcade or Willis Arcade)

Accessibility

Accessible Toilet
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair Accessible
Companion Card

Key Features

Outdoor Performance Space
Two Stage Areas
Live Rock Backdrop
Historic Features

Venue Hire Rates

Pop-Up Performance / Event
$85 per Hire (GST Inclusive)
Daytime | Non-Exclusive Hire

Evening Public Performance / Event
$210 per Hire (GST Inclusive)
Evening | Exclusive Hire

Evening Private Event
$330 per Hire (GST Inclusive)
Evening | Exclusive Hire
Includes all non-Arts Events, Private Functions, Corporate Events

All prices are inclusive of GST and are effective from 1 January 2024.

*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2025.
For details of 2025 Venue Hire Rates, please refer to the Courtyard Venue Hire Pack / Conditions of Hire (PDF)

Applying for the Courtyard : Remaining Dates in 2026 Calendar

Applications are sought for Performances, Concerts, Events, Workshops, Launches, and Private Functions.

Applications are for REMAINING DATES ONLY.
The majority of the 2026 Calendar was filled in the recent Assessments Round in 2025. As a result most months in 2026 are heavily booked and only limited dates remain.
Please confirm date availability with theย Venues Managerย prior to submitting your application.

For more information on the hire of the Courtyard, including Venue Hire Rates for 2025, please refer to theย Courtyard Conditions of Hire / Information Kit (PDF)ย prior to submitting your application.ย 

Applications for these remaining dates in 2026 are due to open in August 2025 / Closing date of 30 September 2025

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Availability

Due to the location of The Courtyard and the significant sound bleed between the adjacent venues, the availability of The Courtyard is pending the bookings and scheduled activity in the adjacent venues (Peacock Theatre, Founders Room, Sidespace Gallery, Long Gallery). An event cannot occur in The Courtyard if there is already an event scheduled in an adjacent venue.

There is a live music event (Rektango) in the Courtyard every Friday evening between 5:30pm โ€“ 7:30pm.
The Courtyard is not available to hire during Rektango.

If you would like to be notified when applications open for the remaining dates dates inย 2026,ย or theย 2027ย Calendar, or if dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.

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Salamanca Arts Centre wishes to acknowledge that the Centre stands on the country of the palawa people. In recognition and reflection of the deep history and culture of this island, we also wish to acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, who are the traditional owners and continued custodians of the land and waters of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

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Salamanca Arts Centre
65-77 Salamanca Place
Hobart 7000

Administration Hours
Monday โ€“ Friday
9am โ€“ 5pm

03 6234 8414
info@sac.org.au

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