Venues for Hire
Burdekin Shire Council has several venues that are available for regular or casual hire by community groups, government, non-government organisations, businesses, and individuals. Please click on the sections below to find out more information about each venue and how to make a booking.
The Ayr Showgrounds has both the main ring and hall available for hire. This venue is ideal for exhibitions, funfairs, rodeos
or circus type events. There is also smaller halls for hire for band practices (weekly fees apply).
General Features - Main Hall
- Seating capacity of approximately 200 patrons (includes tables)
- Amenities
- Commercial kitchen and bar for on-site catering
- PA system, projector and screen available upon request (at additional cost)
Location
Cnr Bruce Highway and Craig Street
Ayr, Queensland, 4807
Bookings
Further information about this venue can be found on the Burdekin Theatre website. Bookings can be made by contacting the Burdekin Theatre by phone (07) 4783 9880 or completing the online booking form.
Please see fees and charges link below for current pricing.
General Features
- Parking
- Toilets
- Covered area
- Electricity (key must be collected from the Customer Service Centre on the last business day prior to event)
Location
Adjacent to Anzac Park Playground
122-136 Macmillan Street
Ayr, Queensland, 4807
Bookings
Bookings can be made by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre or completing the online booking form. A preparation fee is payable upon booking and covers the cost of electricity and ensures the space is mowed and tidy prior to the event. Refer to the fees and charges link below for current pricing.
The Burdekin Memorial Hall has 3 rooms available for hire, including the main hall, minor hall and meeting room. The versitily of this venue makes it ideal for weddings, balls, fashion shows, cabarets, concerts, meetings or any formal type events.
General Features - Main Hall
- 700 patron concert style seating or 500 patron table seating capacity
- Airconditioned
- Stage (with catwalk available)
- Dressing rooms
- Sound and lighting facilities (with technical staff available at additional cost)
- Modern amenities
- Commercial kitchen and bar for on-site catering
General Features - Minor Hall
- 120 patron concert style seating or 80 patron table seating capacity
- Airconditioned
- Modern amenities
- Commercial kitchen and bar for on-site catering
- Stage
General Features - Meeting Room
- Seats 25 people
- Self contained - kitchenette and amenities
- Airconditioned
- Separate access from main and minor halls
Location
77-79 Ninth Avenue
Home Hill, Queensland, 4806
Bookings
Further information about this venue can be found on the Burdekin Theatre website. Bookings can be made by contacting the Burdekin Theatre by phone (07) 4783 9880 or completing the online booking form. Please note a non-refundable deposit is payable upon submission of the signed hire agreement.
Please see fees and charges link below for current pricing.
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)
Location
161 Queen Street
Ayr, Queensland, 4807
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 or completing the online booking form in the section below. 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.
General Features
- Ideal for weddings or special events
- Parking
- Toilets
- Covered area
- Electricity (key must be collected from the Customer Service Centre on the last business day prior to event)
Location
Adjacent to Burdekin Memorial Hall
77-79 Ninth Avenue
Home Hill, Queensland, 4806
Bookings
Bookings can be made by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre or completing the online booking form. A preparation fee is payable upon booking and covers the cost of electricity and ensures the space is mowed and tidy prior to the event. Refer to the fees and charges link below for current fees.
General Features
- Parking
- Toilets within walking distance
- Electricity (key must be collected from the Customer Service Centre on the last business day prior to event)
- Ideal for wedding ceremonies or funeral services
- Concrete bench seating and alter
Location
Adjacent to Plantation Nature Play
Plantation Park, Bruce Highway
Ayr, Queensland, 4807
Bookings
Bookings can be made by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre or completing the online booking form. A preparation fee is payable upon booking and covers the cost of electricity and ensures the space is mowed and tidy prior to the event. Refer to the fees and charges link below for current fees.
Please note that while we allow portable shade structures to be erected at this location under no circumstances are tent pegs/star pickets to be used. This is due to the underground sprinkler system.
Both the Ayr and Home Hill Swimming Pools are available to hire for private functions. Please see the Caravan Parks and Swimming Pools page for details about these facilities.
Bookings can be made my contacting the pool managers on the below numbers:
Ayr Swimming Pool - (07) 4783 2969
Home Hill Swimming Pool - (07) 4782 2498
Current pricing can be found by clicking on the fees and charges link at the bottom of this page.