Peacock Theatre
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- Film
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- Performances
- Rehearsals
- Workshops
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.
Venue Hire Rates
Performances & Events
Independent Artists: $358 per Day / $1,617 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools: $385 per Day / $1,725 per Week
Commercial / Government Departments: $504 per Day / $2,266 per Week
Bump In / Bump Out / Rehearsals / Creative Developments
Independent Artists: $179 per Day / $803 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools: $200 per Day / $900 per Week
Commercial / Government Departments: $385 per day / $1,725 week
Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges (such as additional equipment or a SAC Technician etc.). Please refer to the Peacock Theatre Conditions of Hire for more information and for details on all additional charges.
All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 1 January 2025.
*Venue Hire Rates are planned to increase as of 1 January 2026.
For details of 2026 Venue Hire Rates, please refer to the Peacock Theatre Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)
Applying for Peacock Theatre : 2026 Calendar
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.
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Peacock Thetre 2026 Calendar (January – December 2026).
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.
Applications Close
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025
Applying for the Peacock Theatre : 2025 Calendar REMAINING DATES
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Peacock Theatre 2025 Calendar (June – December 2025). Applications are sought from Arts Organisations and solo artists for performances, concerts, workshops, film events, corporate events and rehearsals /creative developments.
This special Application Round is for REMAINING DATES ONLY.
The majority of the 2025 Calendar was filled in the two Annual Assessments Round in 2024. As a result most months are fully booked and only the dates below remain.
Available Dates :
- Friday 6 – Tuesday 10 June 2025
- Tuesday 24 June – Tuesday 1 July 2025
- Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 September 2025
Tuesday 23 – Tuesday 30 September 2025
Tuesday 2 – Thursday 4 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 – Sunday 21 December 2025
For more information on the hire of the Peacock Theatre, including Venue Hire Rates for 2025, please refer to the Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application.
Applications can be submitted at any time
Applications will be assessed as received and applicants will be contacted with an outcome within 10 x Working Days.
Availability
Limited remaining dates in 2025 .
Applications are now OPEN to fill remaining dates in 2025 (see details above to apply)
Applications for the 2026 Calendar are now OPEN (see details above to apply)
Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Peacock Theatre twice annually, with submission dates of 30 April and 30 September each year, and with Special Assessment Rounds as required.
If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2027 dates or if dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our Alert List.