What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Couples get a classic date-night: live drama, drinks at the foyer bar, and nearby restaurants; seating is comfortable, but limited late services make post-show dining options slimmer.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Enough time for a mainstage show, lobby stroll, and a drink.
Attend a mainstage performance:
Book a headline show in the Canberra Theatre or Playhouse.
Tip: Reserve tickets online at least two weeks before your visit.
Explore the foyer art and architecture:
Walk through the lobby to view sculptures and modern design.
Tip: Visit in daylight for the best photos of the public art.
Enjoy a drink at the foyer bar:
Relax with a cocktail or coffee before or after the show.
Tip: Arrive early to secure a table and skip the queue.
Pick up a gift voucher:
Choose a theatre voucher as a souvenir or gift.
Tip: Vouchers start at $50 and can be used for future performances.

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
During the Canberra Festival each March, major shows sell out quickly—book 4–6 weeks ahead. In winter, indoor productions fill early; reserve your seats as soon as dates are announced.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Mainstage show tickets (2 adults) | AUD 240 |
| Bar snacks and drinks | AUD 30 |
| Gift voucher | AUD 50 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 320 |
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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