Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Geelong Performing Arts Centre is a major arts facility with multiple venues including theaters, studios, and the 1397-seat Costa Hall for performances. The complex houses rehearsal spaces, a restaurant, and a preserved heritage church that forms part of the modern structure.

The facility opened in 1981 on a site that previously held a church from 1857 and an earlier community hall from 1858. A 2019 redevelopment preserved and incorporated the historic church building into the new design.

The venue draws people interested in live performance and community engagement, from concert-goers to theater enthusiasts. Local artists and schools regularly use the spaces to develop and share their work with audiences.

Visitors can plan their visit around different performance schedules and events held throughout the day and week. The location offers onsite dining and parking options, with separate entrances providing access to different performance spaces.

The Costa Hall was named after an Italian musician who worked locally, linking the space to regional artistic traditions. This choice of name reflects how the venue honors past contributors to local cultural life.

Location: Geelong

Inception: 1981

Address: 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Website: https://geelongartscentre.org.au

GPS coordinates: -38.14740,144.35650

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40