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
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Arts Organisations / Artists (groups or Solo):
$187.95 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $256.20 per Day / $1,152.90 per Week
Commercial / Festivals:
$310 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $426.30 per Day / $1,918.35 per Week
Government Departments or GBE:
$412.30 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $566.98 per Day / $2,551.41 per Week
Venue Hire Package Private Functions / Events*
(includes weddings, dinners, parties, conferences etc.)
$1,400 per event (maximum Hire Period of 3 Days)
Venue Hire Package for SAC Supported Local / Touring Performances*
$256.20 per event (maximum Hire Period of 1 Day)
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 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 2027.
Applying for the Founders Room: 2026 Calendar REMAINING DATES
Limited dates remaining in 2026 Calendar
*Applications for the remaining dates in 2026 are now CLOSED – will reopen soon!**
Applications sought or both Public Events and Activities, including Performances, Live Music Events and Concerts, Film Events, Workshops, Launches etc. and Non-Public / Private Events and Activities, including Corporate Events, Private Functions, Rehearsals and Creative Developments, Meeting, Workshops and Seminars.
Available dates include :
- some Mondays + Tuesdays : available for Non-Public Events / Meetings / Rehearsals / and some Public Events by Special Request;
- Thursdays + Fridays + Saturdays : available for Public Events (including Live Music Events) and Private Functions
For more information on the hire of the Founders Room, please refer to the Founders Room Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application.
**See below for details on applying for 2027 Calendar**
Availability
The Founders Room is fully booked until the end of December 2025.
Limited dates remaining in 2026 Calendar
*Applications for the remaining dates in 2026 are now CLOSED – will reopen soon!**
**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 reopen for remaining dates in 2026, when applications open for 2027 or when dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.
