The Bangalow Hall was originally used as the A&I Show pavilion. The hall was also used for picture shows, debutante balls, soldiers' farewells and welcome home concerts. Other incarnations included a venue for dances, skating, weddings, bazaars, flower shows, and an emergency hospital during the 1919 flu epidemic.
The hall has had both an illustrious and precarious past. It fell into almost complete disuse in the latter part of the 20th century and its demolition was imminent. In 1991 the process of restoring the building to her former glory began. The hall was officially re-opened on 11 June 1994.
Since the refurbishment the hall has again become the focus of Bangalow's cultural life housing a diverse range of events.
The Bangalow Hall is the perfect location for your special event.
The hall is used for conferences, film, music and cultural festivals, large scale and intimate theatre, cabaret, dance and lifestyle shows plus the historic hall’s unique pressed metal interior makes it is an amazing wedding venue.
Located right beside the picturesque Bangalow Showgrounds, you have the perfect ceremony spot on the doorstep and it is an easy walk to St Kevin’s Catholic Church.
There is ample space for large numbers of guests and yet it can be configured for more intimate gatherings. The upper hall is an ideal area for cocktails and canapes and is an excellent ‘Plan B’ for inclement weather!
The hall is able to comfortably seat around 180 guests for a reception in the downstairs section alone and larger numbers are possible for a less formal setting.
For conferences the hall can accommodate approx 320 as a seated audience in the main hall.
Live music is welcome and the hall has a very reasonable curfew.
We have a comprehensive list of internationally experienced suppliers for all aspects of your event, all of them well versed in creating polished and seamless productions. You can find their details here.
The large caterers kitchen has an abundance of bench space, 2 moveable stainless steel preparation benches, 2 serving windows (closable), 2 door glass front fridge, 5 burner gas cooktop with electric oven, microwave, urn, deep double sinks, excellent lighting, extractor fans and separate hand washing facilities.
The dedicated backstage area has a purpose built area for performers and equipment. There is a performers’ change room complete with toilets and showers, a makeup table with large mirror and lighting as well as a full-length mirror.
Equipment comes into the Hall via the sealed access driveway to the backstage area. The Hall has a truck loading dock or van loading area with ramp.
Disabled access is good, with 2 parking spaces at the front of the building and ramps to all areas.
Ample parking is available in the adjacent Showground.
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