Civic Hall
Contact Name: Kristy Witmitz
Contact Phone Number: 03 5333 5888
Contact Email: kristywitmitz@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Venue Street Address: 300/304 Mair St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Is the venue able to be booked by the public? yes
Description of Venue: Ballarat’s Civic Hall has re-emerged as one of the city’s most popular and adaptable event spaces.
Following a major renovation in 2019, the Ballarat Civic Hall hosts an annual season of diverse, entertaining and world-class events and performances for local, regional, national and international organisations.
The venue is an inviting space for audiences, performers, stall holders and conference delegates, offering one of the largest flat floor auditoriums in regional Victoria. The design allows flexibility and the capacity to host multiple events each day, including small meetings to full theatrical performances and gala events.
An integral part of Ballarat’s arts precinct, the Ballarat Civic Hall is conveniently located close to the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Her Majesty’s Theatre, the Ballarat Railway Station and a 300-space car park just 400 metres away on Creswick Road. The Ballarat Civic Hall is managed by the City of Ballarat.
Following a major renovation in 2019, the Ballarat Civic Hall hosts an annual season of diverse, entertaining and world-class events and performances for local, regional, national and international organisations.
The venue is an inviting space for audiences, performers, stall holders and conference delegates, offering one of the largest flat floor auditoriums in regional Victoria. The design allows flexibility and the capacity to host multiple events each day, including small meetings to full theatrical performances and gala events.
An integral part of Ballarat’s arts precinct, the Ballarat Civic Hall is conveniently located close to the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Her Majesty’s Theatre, the Ballarat Railway Station and a 300-space car park just 400 metres away on Creswick Road. The Ballarat Civic Hall is managed by the City of Ballarat.
Types of events which are run/held: live music and performance, major events space
Distance from Melbourne: 180 km – 2 hours
Is the venue open to the public, when and what times? Upon request
If the venue is available for hire, how do people hire the space? Contact the Venue Management – Kristy Witmitz
Seating Capacity: Auditorium Seating Theatre Style – 642 Seating round table – 400 Standing – 1000 Balcony Seating – 350
Seating available on-site: Auditorium may be configured for up to 642 seats theatre style, or 400 seated at round tables for dinners/dance. The round tables are 1.8 meters wide. 40 Tables and 400 Chair Setup (10 Chairs per table) 9 Large Trestle Tables 8 Small Trestle Tables
Access: Wheelchair/disabled persons access to the Balcony and Balcony Foyer is available via the Front Foyers, and Disabled Toilets on the lower levels. Wheelchair access available to the Stage, Dressing Rooms, Greenroom, Auditorium, Front Foyer and Balcony levels via Lifts, both FOH and BOH
Technical equipment: The standard operating position for sound and lighting are located at the centre, rear of the Auditorium. There are currently floor traps in this position equipped with 240V power, DMX, SDI, Ethercon and standard CAT 6 lines. Lighting & Audio Ballarat Civic Hall has no standard house equipment. Please contact Technical Operations Manager to see what options may be available for your performance. Contact details on Page 3. Power We have 6x 32A 3phase points for use, located on P side stage. Program Relay No Program Relay currently available at Civic Hall. Noise Levels Sound Pressure Levels within the auditorium should not exceed an average of 88dB continuous exposure per four hours per day (National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia). For Sound Pressure Levels in excess of 88 dB to a maximum Peak Level of 140dB hearing protections must be made available to Civic Hall staff and patrons.
