Evening theatre, live music and an onsite bar create a classic date atmosphere with nearby dining, but premium seats on popular nights can be expensive for two.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: A typical show lasts about 2 hours and leaves time to explore the foyer.
Book a mainstage performance:
Choose from drama, music or interactive magic at the historic Canberra Theatre.
Tip: Book seats in the center stalls at least two weeks in advance for best views.
Explore the foyer architecture:
Walk through the lobby to see modern design and public art displays.
Tip: Arrive 30 minutes before curtain to photograph murals in natural light.
Enjoy a drink at the foyer bar:
Order local wine or craft beer before the show starts.
Tip: Visit during the half-hour bar service to avoid the pre-show rush.
Check the winter season program for limited-run dramas and book early as seats fill up fast.
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Beth Hannen
Visited recently to watch the Air Force Band - Victory in the Pacific 80th Anniversary Concert. It was excellent. The conductor, band, singers and MCs were wonderful. There was a film showing the horror and loss of war and the emotional ending of the war with images of celebrating in the streets. It was a very well done concert. Thank you. I hope peace will happen in many parts of the world.
Helen Rossetto
I attended a showing of the Gruffalos Child today with my colleagues and children where I work. Cannot fault the show, the performances were wonderful and was thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike. However, the organisation of ushering groups in an appropriate time frame was poor to say the least. We arrived 10 minutes before the show started, but were made to wait 15 -20 minutes with ou...
Barry Miles
Don't go if you are in any way claustrophobic. The seats are overly packed in and are not on enough of a raked floor. There's very little in the way of fresh air too, the production lets some theatrical smoke into the air so the "searchlight beams" can be seen before the show starts. They let people bring in booze so you can smell beer burps. I felt overwhelmed by the closeness of everyone and had...
Peter Schmidt
It's a fairly large theatre and they get some big names. But it's bit of a shit show to attend. It's hard to find (unless you know where it is), no parking (had to park at Westfields), to get a drink from the bar there is huge lineups. The seating is probably the worst as it's just bingo hall seating (fold up chairs).
Graeme Wooller
Public theatre with good staff and service. All seats provide good viewing, but seats do require overhaul, covers and new foam. Carpets are sad as is concrete paving before entrance and stairs. Ticket prices are fair for most events
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
---|---|
Two standard show tickets | AUD 200 |
Drinks or snacks | AUD 30 |
Local transport or parking | AUD 10 |
Total Estimated | AUD 240 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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