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About the Hawthorn Arts Centre
Hawthorn Arts Centre is the flagship destination for cultural and civic celebrations for the City of Boroondara.
The Hawthorn Arts Centre is an ideal venue for a range of community and corporate events, with its diverse spaces for hire and intriguing mix of contemporary and traditional design.
The Centre offers flexible function spaces, meeting rooms and display spaces, audio-visual facilities, a ticketing and box office service, professional on-site event support staff and catering services.
All public areas of the Hawthorn Arts Centre are fully wheelchair accessible.
For more information or to discuss hiring spaces at Hawthorn Arts Centre, contact us at [email protected] or on (03) 9278 4770. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Hire rates
All Hawthorn Arts Centre bookings are for a minimum of 3 hours, unless otherwise noted. Note that the fees don't include staffing or catering.
We offer subsidised rates to groups that meet the following criteria:
- not-for-profit community groups
- located within the City of Boroondara
- 75% or greater membership is made up of Boroondara residents.
Performance and large function spaces
| Venue name and description |
Full rate per hour - Mon to Thur |
Full rate per hour - Fri to Sun |
Subsidised rate per hour - Mon to Thur |
Subsidised rate per hour - Fri to Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Accommodates up to 600 people. Includes a large stage and two dressing rooms. Ideal for performances, presentations, gala dinners and weddings. |
$240 | $400 | $120 | $200 |
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Accommodates up to 300 people, An elegantly refurbished space with natural light and AV facilities. |
$172 | $304 | $86 | $155 |
Medium function and meeting spaces
| Venue name and description |
Full rate per hour - Mon to Thur |
Full rate per hour - Fri to Sun | Subsidised rate per hour - Mon to Thur | Subsidised rate per hour - Fri to Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Space for up to 60 people. Features an outdoor portico. This was once the mayor's private room. |
$69 | $84 | $34.50 | $42 |
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Space for up to 60 people. Suitable for meetings, functions, training sessions or an intimate wedding ceremony. Historically used as the Council Chambers. |
$68 | $84 | $17 | $21 |
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Space for up to 120 people. Overlooks the Main Hall. Direct access to balcony seating. Perfect for a pre-performance function, meetings, training sessions or as a breakout space. |
$68 | $84 | $34 | $42 |
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Located on the first floor with space for up to 40 people. Contemporary architectural features. Ideal for meetings, training sessions or as a breakout space. There is the option to self-cater and access to a community kitchen. |
$44 | $48 | $11 | $12 |
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A studio space with wet areas and washing facilities for classes and workshops for up to 50 people, or as a theatre space for 120. |
$68 | $84 | $34 | $42 |
| Basement Performance and Rehearsal Space |
$57 per hour $364 per day $1,980 per week |
$73 per hour $436 per day $1,980 per week |
$14.24 per hour $91 per day $495 per week |
$18.25 per hour $109 per day $495 per week |
Intimate meeting spaces
| Venue name and description | Full rate per hour - Mon to Thur | Full rate per hour - Fri to Sun | Subsidised rate per hour - Mon to Thur | Subsidised rate per hour - Fri to Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Suitable for meetings or as a breakout space for up to 12 people. |
$28.50 | $33.50 | $7.10 | $8.40 |
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Suitable for meetings or as a breakout space for up to 12 people. |
$28.50 | $33.50 | $7.10 | $8.40 |
Catering
Hawthorn Arts Centre’s in-house caterers provide catering and event coordination services. The team can assist you in delivering an exciting event experience. With a focus on fresh, local and sustainable food and beverages, the caterers will provide delicious menus to complement your event.
The catering menus are suitable for a wide range of events, including meetings and conferences as well as gala dinners and extravagant weddings. Bespoke menus for your specific requirements can also be created.
For catering and event requirements, contact us at [email protected] or on (03) 9278 4770.
Find out more about catering at Hawthorn Arts Centre.
Ticketing services
We provide a full box office and ticketing service for all performance-style events. Patrons can buy tickets online, over the phone or in person. Workshop-style events may not be required to use this service.
Note that there is a fee for ticketing services.
Marketing and promotional services
We offer complementary marketing and promotional services if you are presenting medium to large events at the centre, including displays on our digital screens, flyer display and website listing.
We also have tables to display merchandise related to your event or performance.
Support staff
You can hire a supervising technician, front of house and duty manager, box office staff and up to 3 event staff.