With its lake views and art-infused settings, the National Gallery is Canberra’s most iconic venue, ideal for your special event.
Home to the largest collection of art in Australia, the Gallery is committed to sharing the wonder of art and creativity. Its striking Brutalist building with its versatile settings and spectacular Sculpture Garden provides a memorable and dramatic backdrop for any kind of function.
The National Gallery of Australia caters to events of all sizes and styles — weddings, formal gala dinners, cocktail parties, conferences and workshops, as well as corporate meetings and private functions. With an array of spaces, including the newly refurbished James Fairfax Theatre, this venue can accommodate anywhere from 20 to 900 guests.
The newly refurbished James Fairfax Theatre offers leading-edge audio visual capability and spacious seating, all within the iconic National Gallery.
Ideal for conferences, symposiums, film screenings and performances of all kinds, the 244-seat theatre is completely customisable, with multiple presentation options, superior cinema-quality projection and audio, theatrical lighting and surround sound, as well as an adjustable lectern and video conferencing equipment.
The Theatre is on Level 1 of the Gallery, accessible from the main entrance via lift. It is located next to accessible toilets and includes three wheelchair-accessible spaces within.
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