Leichhardt Town Hall

Built in 1888, the recently renovated Leichhardt Town Hall is a handsome example of Victorian Italianate style. The main hall has high ornate ceilings, a rich heritage colour palate and large commercial kitchen. The Town Hall is the perfect setting for concerts, performances and special occasions.

Weddings, receptions, celebrations and parties
Conferences, lectures and expos
Musical or theatrical performances
Large dance groups or choirs

Size and capacity

273 m²plus stage (68m²)

Capacity:

Theatre-style seating: 300 persons
Banquet style: 220 persons (allowing for dance floor)

Bookable hours

This venue is bookable daily from 8am to 12 midnight inclusive of set up and pack up.

Can be booked hourly, or full or half day.

Facilities

AV equipment and digital capabilities

Projector with drop down screen
Three phase power on stage only
Acoustic panels for enhanced acoustic performance

General facilities

Portable stage riser
Ceiling fans and heating
Commercial kitchen with oven, gas stovetop and chiller.
Tables: 20 tables (1600 by 800 mm)
Chairs: 280 chairs

Accessibility

Ramp access
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilet available
Hearing loop available to book

Location

Corner of Marion and Norton Streets, Leichhardt.

Transport and parking

Limited hourly metered parking on surrounding streets. After 7PM Mon – Sun on Norton Street free parking.

For accessible parking there is a public car park adjacent to the facility, with a 2 hour time restriction on weekdays between 8AM and 8PM.

Conditions of hire

Bookings will not be accepted within seven (7) days of a proposed event date.
You must be 18 years+ to book a Council community venue.
You must book time for set up, pack up, and cleaning within your booked hire time.
Bookings will not be confirmed until full payment of fees is made and all hirers are required to pay a Refundable Bond.
If engaging the services of contractor to conduct activities and or provide catering you must provide all necessary clearances, certificates, insurances and permits pertaining to the services provided, such as RSA certificates, food safety certificates, public liability insurance, working with children checks, police event notifications, etc.
You must leave the premises in a clean and tidy condition.
Smoking, pyrotechnics, open flames/fire pits or use of any smoke generating machines is prohibited in Council Venues or on Council grounds. If the fire alarm is activated unnecessarily for any reason you will be liable for the fine issued by the NSW Fire Brigade.
Community Venues for hire are unstaffed venues, in the event of an emergency, call 000 for the police, ambulance or fire brigade. For access and maintenance issues, contact Inner West Council's After Hours Service on 02 9392 5000.
In the event that there is a breach of the Conditions of Hire, you may be subject to damages including cancellation of the booking.