Experience the atmosphere of a heritage Boardroom with contemporary facilities overlooking vibrant Salamanca Place.

Located on Level 1 with lift access, the Salamanca Arts Centre Meeting Room accommodates 10 people for general meetings, workshops, training sessions, casting and interviews in a convenient, cantral location.

Venue Hire Rates 

SAC Residents / SAC Associate Members**
$20 per Hour / $100 per Day (5 Hours+)

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Artists
$25 per Hour / $110 per Day (5 Hours+)

Commercial / Government Departments
$40 per Hour / $190 per Day (5 Hours+)

** If you are seeking a small venue on behalf of a regular hobbyist group such as a book club, small choir, writers workshop, etc, please feel free to get in touch and discuss Associate Membership with us.

Availability

To confirm availability and to make a booking, email info@sac.org.au

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.


Venue Hire Rates

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Rehearsals:
$179 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $244 per Day / $1,189 per Week

Commercial / Government Departments:
$283 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $406 per Day / $1,699 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*
$244 per event (maximum Hire Period of 1 Day)

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 Founders Room Venue Hire Pack / Conditions of Hire (PDF)


Applying for the Founders Room : 2025 Calendar REMAINING DATES

Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Founders Room 2025 Calendar (May – December 2025). 

Applications were for 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.

Applications are 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 in 2025 are heavily booked and only limited dates remain.
The remaining dates are listed in the Application Form

Available dates include :
some Wednesdays : available for Non-Public Events / Meetings / Rehearsals / and some Public Events by Special Request; 
– some Fridays & Saturdays (and the occasional Thursday) : available for Public Events (including Live Music Events). 

For more information on the hire of the Founders Room, 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 for 2026 & Beyond

Applications for the remaining dates in the 2025 Calendar are open now (see above for details).

The majority of the 2025 Calendar was filled in the two Annual Assessments Round in 2024. As a result most months in 2025 are heavily booked and only limited dates remain.
The remaining dates are listed in the Application Form

Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Founders Room twice annually, with submission dates of 30 April and 30 September each year, and with Special Assessment Rounds as required.

**Applications for the 2026 Calendar will be included in the September Assessment Round**

If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2026 dates or when dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.

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
  • Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 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.

The Long Gallery is the largest gallery space at Salamanca Arts Centre

Originally a store for whaling products, then filled with can-labelling machinery during the jam factory days, the Long Gallery has provided the backdrop to countless exhibitions, conventions, balls, auctions, recitals, workshops, product launches and live performances. It is located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre.

An enigmatic venue where 180 year-old polished floor boards stretch for 30 metres past rows of oaken columns to limewashed sandstone walls. Licensed for 400 patrons and with French doors opening above Salamanca Place, the Long Gallery is always in high demand for exhibitions and private functions. Facilities include contemporary track lighting, demountable hanging panels, lift access, storage and limited tables and chairs.


Venue Hire Rates

for Exhibitions

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Artists (group or solo)
$373 per Day / $1,550 per Week

Commercial Galleries / Government Departments
$477 per Day / $2,029 per Week

Tertiary Students (does not include School Exhibitions)
$236 per Day / $1,014 per Week

for Events & Performances

Venue Hire Package for Private Functions / Events 
(includes Weddings, Conferences, Balls, Fundraisers etc.)
$2,800 per event (maximum Hire Period of 4 days)

Venue Hire Package for Public Performances / Events 
(includes Live Music Events / Performances for 1 x Day / Evening
$760 per event (2 x Day Hire Period : 2 x Half Days + 1 x Full Day)

Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges. Please refer to the Long Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) 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 Long Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)


Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Long Gallery 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 Long Gallery 2026 Calendar (March – December 2026). 

Applications are sought from Arts Organisations, solo and groups of artists for Exhibitions and Public Performances / Events, and also for Private Functions (Weddings, Conferences, Balls etc.).

For more information on the hire of the Long Gallery, please refer to the Long Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application. 

Applications Close
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025


Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Long Gallery 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 Long Gallery 2025 Calendar. Applications are sought from Arts Organisations, solo and groups of artists for exhibitions and also for Private Functions (Weddings, Conferences, Balls etc.).

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 :

  • – Wednesday 20 August – Monday 8 September 2025 (20 x Days)

For more information on the hire of the Long Gallery, please refer to the Long Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application. 

Applications Close
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025


Availability

The Long Gallery is almost fully booked until the end of February 2026.

Only the following dates are available in 2025 are :
– Wednesday 20 August – Monday 8 September 2025 (20 x Days)

Applications are now OPEN to fill these 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 Long Gallery twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year, with Special Applications Round (in the event of a cancellation) if required.

If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2027 or when dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.

The Sidespace Gallery is a professional exhibition space that is accessible and affordable for solo artists and small group exhibitions. 

A quirky gallery with perfect proportions, the Sidespace Gallery is the gallery of favour for artists wishing to exhibit contemporary work in the public domain. 

The Sidespace Gallery is part of Salamanca Art Centre’s subsidised Access Galleries Program and is available to Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members on the acceptance of an exhibition proposal.


Venue Hire Rates

Exhibitions
Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members
$75 per Day / $334 per Week

All prices are inclusive of GST and are effective from 1 January 2025.

*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2026.
For details of 2026 Venue Hire Rates, please refer to the Sidespace Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)


Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Sidespace Gallery 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 Sidespace Gallery 2026 Calendar (mid January – December 2026). 

Applications are sought from Solo,, Duo’s and small groups of artists for Exhibitions.

For more information on the hire of the Sidespace Gallery, please refer to the Sidespace Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application. 

Applications Close
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025


Availability

The Sidespace Gallery is fully booked until mid January 2026.

Applications for the 2026 Calendar are now OPEN (see details above to apply)

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

SOCIAL is SAC’s multi-modal space, opening onto Salamanca Place 

SOCIAL stands on the land of the traditional owners, the palawa people and we pay respect to Elders, past and present. SOCIAL aims to bring our community together through a celebration of culture. This multi-modal space is for experimentation, play and discovery.
 
Located at 67 Salamanca Place, this accessible and centrally located space opens onto Salamanca Place.


Venue Hire Rates

for Exhibitions

General Exhibitions / SAC Associate Members
$168 per Day / $757 per Week

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools
$190 per Day / $855 per Week

Commercial Galleries / Government Departments
$240 per Day / $1,080 per Week

for Workshops / Events
$190 per Day

All prices are inclusive of GST and are effective from 1 January 2025.

*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2026.
For details of 2026 Venue Hire Rates, please refer to the SOCIAL Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)


Applying for SOCIAL : 2026 Calendar

Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for SOCIAL 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 SOCIAL 2026 Calendar (mid April – December 2026). 

Applications are sought from Commercial Galleries, Arts Organisations, Solo and Groups of Artists for Exhibitions, Workshops and small-scale Events (such as book / product launches). 

For more information on the hire of the SOCIAL, please refer to the SOCIAL Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application. 

Applications Close
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025


Availability

SOCIAL is fully booked until mid April 2026.

Applications for the 2026 Calendar (mid April – December 2026) are now OPEN (see details above to apply)

If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2027 (April onwards) or when dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.