Burdekin Theatre
The Burdekin Theatre is the home of arts and entertainment in the Burdekin Region playing host to a diverse range of live performances, conferences, meetings, seminars, exhibitions and many local events. The Burdekin Theatre can provide specialist light and sound requirements to make your event stand out.
There are several spaces available for hire at the Burdekin Theatre including the Auditorium, Foyer, Forecourt and Music Loft, all of which have specific features shown below.
General Features - Auditorium
- 473 seat auditorum
- Fully airconditioned
- Wheelchair friendly (lift available)
- Proscenium arch
- Fly tower
- Orchestra pit
- Stage and dressing rooms
- Professional technical staff
- State of the art sound and lighting
- Amenities
- Commercial kitchen and licenced bar
General Features - Foyer

- Suitable for smaller, intimate performances, cabaret style events or conferences
- Fully airconditioned
- Full wheelchair access
- 140 patron theatre style seating or 80 patron table seating capacity
- Commercial kitchen and licenced bar
- Amenities
- Staging, sound and lighting options available
General Features - Forecourt

- 800 patron outdoor/open air seating capacity
- 200 patron table seating capacity
- All weather covered stage
- Sound and lighting options available
- Commercial kitchen and licenced bar
- Amenities
General Features - Music Loft

- Ideal for entertaining, exhibitions, training, meetings and small conference type functions
- Located on the mezzinine level of the Theatre
- Wheelchair access available (via lift in Theatre Foyer)
- 40 patron conference seating capacity (horseshoe layout)
- 100 patron standing cocktail layout (including use of balcony)
- 80 patron cabaret style seating
- 60 patron theatre style seating (includes space for presentation/performance area)
- Amenities (located in Theatre Foyer)
- Hire of additional presentation equipment available (additional cost)
Bookings
Further information and technical specifications can be found on the Burdekin Theatre website. Bookings can be made by contacting the Burdekin Theatre by phone (07) 4783 9880. Please note a deposit is payable upon submission of the signed hire agreement and is non-refundable (conditions apply).
Please see fees and charges link below for current pricing.
Fees and Charges
Location
161 Queen Street, Ayr 4807 View Map
-19.5766551,147.4041355
161 Queen Street ,
Ayr 4807
161 Queen Street ,
Ayr 4807
Burdekin Theatre