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 for 2027
Performances & Events
Independent Artists & Non-Funded Groups: $477.21 per Day / $1,729.52 per Week
Funded NFPs & Festivals / Schools: $531.55 per Day / $1,946.46 per Week
Commercial : $665.21 per Day / $2,548.10 per Week
Government Departments or GBE: $852.11 per Day / $3,388.99 per Week
Bump In / Bump Out / Rehearsals / Creative Developments
Independent Artists & Non Funded Groups: $276.11 per Day / $864.76 per Week
Funded NFPs & Festivals / Schools: $323.70 per Day / $1,011.15 per Week
Commercial : $531.55 per Day / $1,946.46 per Week
Government Departments or GBE: $674.29 per Day / $2,588.78 per Week
Please note that rates are subject to 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 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 2028.
Please refer to the Peacock Theatre Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for 2026 + 2027 Venue Hire Rates.
Applying for Peacock Theatre
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Peacock Theatre 2027 Calendar.
This Application Round is for REMAINING DATES ONLY.
Many months in the 2027 Calendar were filled by successful applicants during the prrevious Application Round.
Available Dates :
JANUARY : Tuesday 5 January – Monday 1 February 2027
FEBRUARY – MARCH : Thursday 11 February – Wednesday 17 March 2027
MAY : Tuesday 4 – Tuesday 18 May 2027
JULY + AUGUST + SEPTEMBER : Tuesday 27 July – Tuesday 14 September 2027
DECEMBER 2027 : Saturday 11 – Saturday 18 December 2027
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
5:00pm Monday 16 November 2026
Availability for 2027
**The Peacock Theatre is fully booked for the remainder of 2026**
Applications for the REMAINING DATES in the Peacock Theatre 2027 Calendar are now OPEN (see above to Apply)
Available Dates in 2027:
JANUARY : Tuesday 5 January – Monday 1 February 2027
FEBRUARY – MARCH : Thursday 11 February – Wednesday 17 March 2027
MAY : Tuesday 4 – Tuesday 18 May 2027
JULY + AUGUST + SEPTEMBER : Tuesday 27 July – Tuesday 14 September 2027
DECEMBER 2027 : Saturday 11 – Saturday 18 December 2027
If you would like to be notified when dates become available due to a cancellation, or when 2028 applications open, please sign up to our alert list.
