About
The Peacock Theatre is Salamanca Art Centre’s unique performance space that has been created at the foot of a historic quarry, named after the company that produced jams and juices on the site for half a century.
The Peacock Theatre is the venue of choice for intimate live productions accommodating dance, live art, hybrid music and film. A unique performance and event venue on the ground floor of the Salamanca Arts Centre, with a magnificent natural rock face as its backdrop, maximum Fixed Seating Capacity of 131 (unnumbered) seats.
Where
Peacock Theatre
Salamanca Arts Centre
Ground Floor, 77 Salamanca Place
Hobart 7000
Accessibility
Accessible Toilet (located in the Courtyard)
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Companion Card
Hearing Loop
Level Access (via Stage Doors from the Courtyard)
Key Features
Fixed Seated Audience Capacity 131
Dressing Room for 20 (approx).
Workshop / Storage Area
Bar operated via Tricycle Cafe & Bar
Rock wall backdrop
Venue Hire Rates
Performances & Events
Independent Artists: $375.90 per Day / $1,691.55 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Arts Organisations: $404.25 per Day / $1,819.13 per Week
Commercial / Festivals : $529.20 per Day / $2,381.40 per Week
Government Departments or GBE: $703.84 per Day / $2,728.69 per Week
Bump In / Bump Out / Rehearsals / Creative Developments
Independent Artists: $187.95 per Day / $810.00 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Arts Organisations: $210.00 per Day / $945.00 per Week
Commercial / Festivals : $404.25 per Day / $1,819.13 per Week
Government Departments or GBE: $537.65 per Day / $2,419.44 per Week
All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 1 January 2026.
Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges (such as additional equipment or a SAC Technician etc.). Please refer to the Peacock Theatre 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 2027.
Please refer to the Peacock Theatre Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for 2027 Venue Hire Rates.
Applying for Peacock Theatre : REMAINING DATES in 2026
Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Peacock Theatre twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year, with Special Applications Round (in the event of a cancellation) if required.
Applications are sought from Arts Organisations and solo artists for performances, concerts, workshops, film events, corporate events and rehearsals /creative developments.
For more information on the hire of the Peacock Theatre, please refer to the Peacock Theatre Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application.
This Application Round is for REMAINING DATES ONLY.
Most months in the 2026 Calendar were filled by successful applicants during the April & September 2025 Application Rounds.
Limited dates remaining in 2026 Calendar :
– January 2026
– February 2026
– March 2026
– April 2026
– July 2026 (later half only)
– December 2026 (second + third weeks only)
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS :
5:00pm Monday 1 December 2025
Availability
The Peacock Theatre is fully booked until the end of December 2025.
Limited dates remaining in 2026 Calendar :
– January 2026
– February 2026
– March 2026
– April 2026
– July 2026 (later half only)
– December 2026 (second + third weeks only)
**2027 marks the 50th Anniversary of Salamanca Arts Centre, with various SAC50 events planned throughout the year. Applications to fill the remainder of the 2027 Calendar will open once the SAC50 Program is finalised and consist of a single Application Round (proposed due date for applications is 30 September 2026)**
If you would like to be notified when applications open for the 2027 Calendar, or if dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.
