Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
Western Sydney’s cultural hub, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre presents a dynamic live program of music, theatre, comedy and dance.
The Joan, as it’s affectionately known, opened its doors to the public in 1990. As well as offering a diverse entertainment program, from international acts to community events, it is also available to hire, with multiple versatile spaces.
Named after Australia’s most famous opera singer, Dame Joan Sutherland, the venue contains a 538-seat concert hall, 377-seat drama theatre, 78-seat multi-purpose studio, an intimate and inviting lounge and bar space, and more than 25 purpose-built music and rehearsal rooms.
The Joan is a five-minute walk from Penrith train station, and a 20-minute drive from Western Sydney International Airport.
Address: 597 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
Venues: Four
Box Office: Open Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm and one hour before all performances Call (02) 4723 7600 or book online
Concert Hall
Capacity: 550
Production Notes: Suitable for everything and anything!
Accessibility Notes: Venue is wheelchair accessible for patrons and performers.
The Studio
Capacity: 80
Production Notes: Suited to minimal AV and minimal tech requirements.
Accessibility Notes: Venue is wheelchair accessible for patrons and performers.
Q Theatre
Capacity: 378
Production Notes: Suited for anything!
Accessibility Notes: Venue is wheelchair accessible for patrons and performers. A hearing loop is available for patrons upon request.