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

Cornucopia - Sophie Dunlop

21 March 2025

A cornucopia, or horn of plenty, is a basket traditionally used to hold and carry newly harvested food products and is an ancient symbol of nourishment and abundance.

Fleurieu Impressions - Janet Haydon

21 March 2025

Now a retiree, Janet Haydon enjoys spending a day each week travelling and photographing the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

Colours of Country - Artworks by First Nations students

02 May 2025

This exhibition is a showcase of artworks by over 200 First Nations students living in the City of Onkaparinga.

Wildlife at Heart - Deb and Steve Farrimond

02 May 2025

Wildlife at Heart is an exhibition of art and photography from wildlife warriors and lovers, Deb and Steve Farrimond.

Stardust identity - First Nations Women Artists Exhibition

20 June 2025

The Stardust Identity art exhibition will feature several different mediums by talented First Nations Women, including Asta Wanganeen, Brydie Lewis, Rohann Scott, Tracie Turnbull and Neporendi Women’s Yarnin’ Circle participants.

Beanies to Berets exhibition

20 June 2025

Celebrate creative, wearable head-wear, from the traditional to the sculptural, from the playful to the wild, and from the wonderful to the bizarre. Enter your creative handiwork or visit and enjoy the experience.

Upcoming events

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Rooms for hire

See Arts Centre fees and charges(PDF, 407KB)

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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Submit a booking enquiry below and we'll contact you to discuss your needs.

Booking enquiry

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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