Hopgood Theatre - reopens this October!

Southern Adelaide’s much-loved Hopgood Theatre is raising the curtain on a bold new era.

Hopgood Theatre photo by Jack Fenby

 

Free Family Fun Day

Mark your calendars!

On Saturday 25 October from 1–4pm, the Hopgood Theatre will throw open its doors for a Free Family Fun Day – a celebration for the whole community.

The afternoon will feature a mix of hands-on workshops, creative play, performances, and behind-the-scenes experiences, spread across multiple spaces in and around the theatre.

The program includes:

  • Outdoor Entertainment and a community BBQ
  • Cardboard City construction (suitable 5 - 12 y/o)
  • Puppet Making (suitable 4 - 8 y/o)
  • Animation workshops (5 - 15 y/o)
  • Short film Screenings (suitable 4 - 8 y/o)
  • Music Concerts & demonstrations (all ages)
  • Storytime sessions (suitable 1y/o - 6 y/o)
  • Costume creation & parades (suitable all ages)
  • Family Friendly chill zone
  • Behind-the-scenes tours (suitable 12 y/o +)

And More!

Families can move at their own pace, with activities repeating or running throughout the afternoon so you can come for the whole event from 1pm - 4pm or drop in anytime to experience what's on offer.

All arts activities are free, with food and drinks available to purchase at the sausage sizzle or at the theatre’s candy bar.

The Free Family Fun Day is your chance to celebrate the Hopgood Theatre’s spectacular $6 million transformation - supported by a State Government grant - explore its refreshed spaces and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.

And the fun doesn’t stop there — an exciting calendar of shows is already locked in for the rest of 2025 and into the new year, including one of Australia’s most talented comedians Anh Do on 25 November, and the internationally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir on 17 February.

Discover the full program and book tickets at hopgoodtheatre.com.au

Guided tours

✨ Want a closer look? Book a guided tour of the new Hopgood Theatre here and be among the first to step behind the scenes.

Events booked in already

The stage is already set with a growing lineup of shows, concerts, and community events ready to book now, with even more to be announced in the lead-up to October.

Thanks to this exciting upgrade, and a renewed partnership between the City of Onkaparinga and Country Arts SA, the Hopgood Theatre is ready to welcome back audiences, schools, community groups, and performers for decades to come. 

✨ Mark your calendar, explore the upcoming events HERE and join us as the Hopgood Theatre begins its next chapter!

Hopgood Theatre - external

Hopgood Theatre - Bar and ticket office

 

Photographs by Jack Fenby

Location

Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre 5168  View Map

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Features

  • Available for hire
  • Accessibility - facility access
  • Air Conditioned
  • Heating
  • Stage
  • Toilets

Contact

(08) 7009 4400
hopgood@countryarts.org.au
https://hopgoodtheatre.com.au/

Address

Ramsay Place
Noarlunga Centre

What's new

As the largest theatre in southern Adelaide, seating 481 people, the Hopgood has always been the creative heart of the region. Now it’s back—bigger, brighter, ready to inspire and ready for hire!

Features

  • Freshly refurbished interiors with upgraded sound, lighting, and acoustics
  • A bold new look showcasing Hopgood’s vibrant pink identity
  • Improved accessibility, including 10 new wheelchair and companion seating spaces, and
  • A revitalised front of house and bar, perfect for your pre-show catch-up
  • A newly created intimate performance space for smaller-scale productions
  • Enhanced backstage facilities to support performers and productions of every size

 

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