Hire Ulumbarra
Hire Ulumbarra
The largest dedicated auditorium in central Victoria, Ulumbarra Theatre is suitable for all types of performances, national conferences, expos, sporting championships, major events and product launches.
Ulumbarra Theatre rises from within the walls of the city's 1860s Sandhurst Gaol. It blends heritage and modern architectural elements in historical and state-of-the-art event spaces.
With an auditorium capacity of 950, generous break-out spaces and three landscaped historic courtyards, there are many unique locations throughout Ulumbarra for creative event opportunities.
Location
Ulumbarra is located on Gaol Road, Bendigo Victoria 3550.
Capacity
The following table displays the upper limit for each space.
| Area (M²) | Theatre | Banquet | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Cocktail | |
| Auditorium | N/A | 950 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Stage | 364 | 150 - 200 | 150 - 200 | 50 - 100 | 20 - 40 | 150 - 180 | 200 - 250 |
| Ground Floor Foyer | 500 | 150 - 200 | 200 - 240 | 100 - 120 | 20 - 40 | 120 - 150 | 300 - 700 |
| First Floor Foyer | 220 | 50 - 80 | 50 - 100 | N/A | 15 - 30 | 30 - 50 | 100 - 250 |
Technical specifications
The auditorium has a 14.5-metre proscenium arch stage, and features orchestra pit and 20-metre fly tower, viewed from gently sloping stalls and dress circle. For more details download the Ulumbarra Theatre technical specifications here or contact our technical team on 03 5434 6100.
Weddings at Ulumbarra
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Getting here
Travel to Bendigo by car or train – 90 minutes from Melbourne. Local bus services and carparking options near our theatres. Find out about getting here
Hire Information
Ulumbarra Theatre has an auditorium capacity of 950, generous break-out spaces and three landscaped historic courtyards. For more information contact our Events team
Visit our Information for Hirer's page to download key plans, information, procedures, and terms and conditions for hosting your event in our venues.