Burnie Arts Centre

Announcement

The $13M funding for Stage Two Redevelopment of the Burnie Cultural Precinct was received from the Australian Government.

The $7.5m Stage One Redevelopment of the Burnie Cultural Precinct was officially opened by the Hon Catherine King MP, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, at a ceremony held at Burnie Arts Town Hall on 22 October 2024.

The Burnie Arts Centre within the Burnie Cultural Precinct, comprises a large multi-functional auditorium, a 370-seat proscenium arch theatre, and five additional function rooms.

The Centre’s entire event space is 1,700 square metres, providing the region with a facility that caters for large undercover expos. The complex has a wide range of high quality audio and visual equipment, including professional lighting, projection, and sound systems – suitable for live performances, conferences and presentations.

An annual performing arts subscription season is presented throughout the year, featuring a variety of local, Tasmanian, national and international artists.

Established in the 1970s, the Civic Centre, later known as the Burnie Arts & Function Centre, has hosted a variety of gatherings, including formal events, charity dinners, and debutante balls. Boasting onsite catering services, function rooms, coupled with parking space and a dedicated team of professionals, it stands out as the ideal venue for any occasion.

Collecting Memories - Burnie's Stories

As part of the new development of Burnie's Cultural Centre, we invite you to share your story about life in Burnie.
Did you compete in a local sporting event of note, work for one of the major local industries, or have a memory specific to one of the objects that will be displayed?

Have your memories live on through Burnie's new Cultural Centre ⭐