Arts Centre

Arts Centre

The Arts Centre is located in the beautiful seaside village of Port Noarlunga.

The Arts Centre plays home to a number of local arts, craft and theatrical groups. The Centre is part of the Out of the Square consortium, a metropolitan entertainment circuit providing the best South Australian performers and talent to entertain audiences.

The Art Shop is in the Foyer Gallery, there are over 60 local artists’ work on display ranging from, jewellery, homewares, and decorative works.

The centre offers flexible arts spaces to hire for up to 270 people, including:

  • two dedicated gallery spaces
  • a performance space
  • rehearsal studios
  • visual art studio

Exhibitions

A Floral Point of View | Dianne Faccin

29 March 2026

A Floral Point of View shines a special spotlight on flowers and the important part they play in our lives.

A Year in the Vale | Roe Gartlemann

29 March 2026

Local artist Roe Gartlemann explores what the Southern Vales is perhaps best known for, its amazing vineyard landscapes. A feast of colour.

New World | Tsukushi Bevan

01 May 2026

New World captures the novel experiences of the artist’s everyday encounters since moving to the Fleurieu Peninsula from Tokyo in 2024. She abstracts her emotions and impressions into tangible forms.

Beanies to Berets exhibition

01 May 2026

Beanies to Berets celebrates creative headwear, in all its forms – from classic styles to sculptural, playful and delightfully unconventional designs.

Contemp.O.

19 June 2026

Contemp.O. presents a survey of works held within the collection which either contemporarily respond to the City of Onkaparinga or were created by Onkaparinga artists.

Stardust Identity | First Nations Women Artists

19 June 2026

The Stardust Identity exhibition represents First Nations Women Artists from the Muruwari, Warlpiri, Kokatha, Adnyamathanha, Wajarri
Yamatji, Whadjuk Ballardong Nyoongar, Ngarrindjeri and Boandik tribal groups.

Upcoming events

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Rooms for hire

See Arts Centre fees and charges(PDF, 400KB)

Room hire and floor plan

The Arts Centre provides a number of gallery and performance spaces available to hire. 

Click on each of the gallery/performance spaces below (in blue) to view a 360° video of each space.

Arts Centre floorplan Rehearsal room 1 Rehearsal room 2 Visual arts room Performance space Red Rover Gallery Onkaparinga Gallery Foyer Gallery

Performance Space

Capacity

Maximum capacity of this room is 200 people

Equipment

Rooms inclusions are:

  • Removable 7.2m x 3.6m segmented stage area
  • Two dressing rooms
  • Stage curtain
  • 20m x 11.5 performance space / theatre
  • Kitchen servery
  • Disco ball
  • Projector

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Galleries

Equipment

Rooms inclusions are:

  • Gallery hanging system
  • Glass display cases
  • Display plinths
  • Spot lighting 

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Visual Arts Studio

Capacity

Maximum capacity of this room is 30 people

Equipment

Rooms inclusions are:

  • Art sinks
  • Trestle tables and chairs
  • Projector and screen
  • Other items available for hire at an additional cost

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Rehearsal Room 1 (Large)

Capacity

Maximum capacity of this room is 70 people

Equipment

Rooms inclusions are:

  • Wooden floor
  • Dance Studio with full wall mirror
  • Two Ballet Barres
  • Other items available for hire at an additional cost

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Rehearsal Room 2 (Small)

Capacity

Maximum capacity of this room is 20 people

Equipment

Rooms inclusions are:

  • Wooden floor
  • Tables and chairs
  • Other items available for hire at an additional cost

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Location

22 Gawler St, Port Noarlunga 5167  View Map

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Photo Gallery

Main Hall

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Main Hall

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Onkaparinga Gallary

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Rehearsal Room 1

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Rehearsal Room 2

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visual Arts Room

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Red Rover Gallary

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Features

  • Available for hire
  • Air Conditioned
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Parking
  • PA system
  • Stage
  • Tables
  • Technical assistance available
  • Toilets

Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 10:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 10:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 10:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Thursday
    • 10:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Friday
    • 10:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Saturday
    • 01:00 PM–04:00 PM

Closed public holidays.

Contact us

22 Gawler Street
Port Noarlunga SA 5167

08 8326 5577
artsbookings@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au


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