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The perfect location for any event

The perfect location for any event, less than an hour's flight from Brisbane to Hervey Bay (30 kilometres away) and a 2½ hour drive north on the Bruce Highway, the Brolga is one of regional Queensland's best theatre and convention centres.  

The Brolga's spectacular riverside views and choice of flexible spaces make it one of the most desirable venues on the Fraser Coast.

From small and intimate, to spectacular and grand, The Brolga has the space, catering and services to host a vast range of events.

Our professional staff are dedicated to providing the best service, ensuring the success of your event.  We offer a free service to assist you in the detailed planning of your conference, function or event.

To find out how we can help, call our dedicated conference and events supervisor on 07 4122 6015.

Our Facilities

Ticketing

We look after the sale of tickets to your performance through our Box Office or online.  For more information, please speak to our Senior Venue Operations Coordinator or Conference and Events Supervisor

Technical Production

Our technical crew are here to assist with sound, lighting and audio visual. For more information, please speak with our Technical Operations Supervisor on 07 4122 6020.

Accessibility

  • 6 wheelchair positions standard – 4 via lift at back of theatre; 2 front theatre doors at ground level. Each has a carer seat beside.
  • Stage, dressing rooms, loading dock, main entrance all at ground level.
  • Two front-of-house access toilets and two dressing rooms with access toilet and a standalone access toilet backstage. All 3 backstage toilets have access showers.

Internet

Wireless internet access is available free of charge for presenters. Please ask at the Box Office Administration for login details.

Brolga Theatre Features:

  • 2 x 20 person Dressing Rooms with showers, sinks, tables, mirrors, and makeup lights.
  • 2 x 2 person Dressing Rooms with showers, sinks, tables, mirrors, and makeup lights.
  • Green Room.
  • Costume Room.
  • Elevator to Doors 3 and 4 of the Auditorium.
  • Laundry with washer and dryer located down hall from dressing room area.
  • 250 car park spaces including 6 disabled parking spaces.
  • Large internal licensed bar.

Choose your Event Type

Meetings & Seminars

Our flexible venue can cater for every business need from conferences to trade shows, networking functions to training seminars.

Technical support includes, sound, lighting, and audio-visual, with administrative space, general assistance and comprehensive catering support right on the premises.

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Ceremonies and Gala Dinners

The Brolga Foyer is one of the best social venues in regional Queensland. It can be set to suit 400 people or condensed to a size that suits your event.

At night it transforms into a stunning performance area with wonderful acoustics and a delightful ambience to enjoy your event.

Enjoy a beverage from the licenced bar or have your event catered by our catering service.

Our event staff will set the room with seating and staging as you require. You can even extend your event for pre-drinks on the River Terrace with stunning views of the Mary River.

Our technical crew are here to assist with sound, lighting and audio visual.

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Exhibitions

Our large foyer is flexible enough to cater for conferences to trade shows and expos. The expansive lawns can also be transformed into extra spaces.

Technical support includes, sound, lighting, and audio-visual, with administrative space, general assistance and comprehensive catering support right on the premises.

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Conventions and Conferences

Fill the 900 seat Auditorium with your conference or convention guests or one of our many flexible spaces which break out onto the glorious Mary River.

Technical support includes, sound, lighting, and audio-visual, with administrative space, general assistance and comprehensive catering support right on the premises.

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Theatre and Entertainment

The Brolga's tiered theatre has been specifically designed to cater for a wide range of events including concerts, conferences, speaker presentations, ceremonies and graduations.

We can help market you event with our event guide, website, social media and venue displays and provide local knowledge for additional marketing.

Our dedicated Box Office Assistants can sell you tickets over the phone, at the venue and online.

The professional Technical Crew can manage our high quality sound and audio visual equipment.

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