Venue Hire Brisbane

The Princess is the jewel in the crown of Woolloongabba's emerging entertainment precinct, backed by 133-years of history and deeply embedded in the cultural scene of Brisbane city and its surrounding suburbs.

The Princess offers the community a sophisticated function and events destination imbued with majesty. The Brisbane function venue boasts five unique, designated event spaces catering for all event types - from large celebrations to intimate gatherings.

Our experienced events team has a passion for creating memorable and bespoke experiences that are tailored to your every need. To ensure the creation of your event is a collaborative process with the highest level of service, each client will have a single point of contact from the initial enquiry all the way through until the event day.

Partner with The Princess and you’ll understand why we’re one of the leading function venues in Brisbane.

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The Princess Auditorium: Ticketed Gigs & Performances

Standing Capacity: 920 patrons
Seated Theatre Style Capacity: 527 patrons
Seated Cabaret Style Capacity: 333 patrons

The thoughtfully restored Princess Auditorium features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment in a gorgeous event space in Brisbane that fits up to 920 patrons.

Along with the main space, The Princess features four bars, a rehearsal room, huge greenrooms and backstage area, and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Enquire now to find a time to hire the most captivating Brisbane event venue for your ticketed gigs and performances.

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The Princess Auditorium: Corporate & Private Events

Standing Canape: 80 – 500 guests
Seated Dining: 50 – 272 guests

Looking for the royal treatment in one of the most unique party venues in Brisbane? Host your event in the grandest room of Brisbane’s most treasured historic building.

The Princess Auditorium blends contemporary design with The Princess’ old world charm, leaving guests to marvel at the high ceiling, rustic brick walls and intricate interior finishes.

This beautiful Brisbane event space is well suited for large cocktail parties, gala balls and corporate events.

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The Gallery

Standing Canape: 30 – 100 guests
Seated Dining: 20 – 32 guests

The Gallery function space in Brisbane is a masterpiece perched at the top of a grand staircase, making it the perfect private dining room and setting for smaller corporate events and private celebrations.

Featuring a private open air balcony, guests will feel on top of the world as they absorb coveted urban views of Woolloongabba and South Brisbane. It’s the perfect venue for your next event.

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Fables Bar & Café

Standing Canape: 30 – 50 guests
Seated Dining: 15 – 30 guests
*Guest limit can increase with activation of The Gallery

Your celebration will shine in our six day a week café/bar.

Fables exudes casual opulence, with decadent finishes, living plants and exposed brick walls.

Seeking the perfect event venue hire for something a little more intimate? You can book an area or take the whole bar!

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Clarence Courtyard

30-200 guests

Relax, entertain and impress in our open-air outdoor spaces nestled at the end of The Princess’ neighbouring laneway.

This space is brought to life with artworks created by Brisbane’s most talented local street art practitioners and thoughtfully landscaped living plants.

Complete with its own bar and custom-built furniture, Clarence Courtyard is the perfect backdrop for casual gatherings, pre-show functions, and corporate events.

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VIP Experiences

Elevate your experience with our exclusive VIP options.

The Juliet Balcony is nestled above the mezzanine, and is our coveted self-contained booth, which grants you and your guests unobstructed, private views of the stage.

Want to get the party started before the show? Arrive before everyone else and relax in our Gallery space whilst soaking in the views of the area with a drink in hand. Perfect for entertaining clients, celebrating special occasions, or simply indulging in luxury with your nearest and dearest.

Prepare to transcend your ordinary concert experience and embrace a world of lavishness that only a VIP experience can deliver.

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Event Types

With decades of experience hosting Brisbane’s best parties and events at our sister venue, The Tivoli, we know how to have a good time. Check out our most popular options below with indicative pricing. We of course also offer bespoke quotes tailored to your specific function in Brisbane.
Cocktail Party
3hr function including 1.5hr canapes package plus substantial items, 3hr drinks package, exclusive use of the theatre, stage, audio and lighting equipment, all staffing and house furniture of our Brisbane function rooms.
Prices start at $99pp based on 500 guests.
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Gallery Dinner
4hr function including four-course shared menu and paired glass of wine with each course, exclusive use of the Gallery, private dining rooms, audio and lighting equipment, all staffing and house furniture.
Prices start at $165pp based on 30 guests.
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Christmas Party
Join us for the holiday season with your workmates, friends, or family. At The Princess you’re guaranteed a festive event you’ll never forget. To find out more, please visit our Christmas parties page or enquire now with our team.
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Corporate Function
Keeping it corporate doesn’t have to mean enduring a droning event in a bland space. We offer a unique venue for your work parties, conferences, networking events, and other corporate functions to help your business add a dash of luxury to your corporate functions.
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BESPOKE

Just as every person is unique, we understand each event is different, which is why we don’t operate with a minimum spend. You are invited to chat with our Event Team about your specific needs and we will tailor a quote to suit you. If you have a question about a charge, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Food is Life
We have partnered with top Brisbane event caterers, Cuisine on Cue to ensure the food and beverage experience shines as much as our stunning event venues. You can view example menus here for the full range of options and indicative pricing. If you are unsure where to start, we’re happy to suggest a menu for you based on the length and style of your gathering.
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Let's Meet
If you are serious about having your event with us, let’s meet in person for a venue tour! It’s the best way for us to understand what you want to achieve, and the best way for you to experience our lovely venue. Having the space to yourself will help you imagine your plans coming to life, plus who doesn’t love some time away from their desk? Get in touch now to tour our event venue in Brisbane!
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The Princess Theatre Floor & Seating Plans

FAQS

IS THERE PARKING AT YOUR VENUE?

There’s no on-site parking at The Princess so it’s best to leave your pumpkin coaches at home. We recommend catching the train to the South Bank Train station, riding a bus until Mater Hill, or getting dropped off.  

WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS CAN I HIRE YOUR VENUE FOR? 

At The Princess Theatre we offer venue hire for a large range of different occasions! Whether you’re wanting to throw intimate events such as a birthday party, wedding, or a cocktail party, or even a large style gathering such as a networking function or a gala ball, The Princess is here for them all. Speak to us about your ideas!

WHY SHOULD I HIRE THE PRINCESS FOR MY NEXT EVENT?

We’re glad you asked! When you hire The Princess you get to enjoy a bold and culturally rich creative space for the duration of your event, have your pick of the litter when it comes to which function room you hire, not get locked down by a minimum spend, and have our support every step of the way.

We have the private function rooms Brisbane loves. Enquire now about your next special event! 

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Our venue is located at 8 Annerley Road in vibrant Woolloongabba. Come check us out to see why we’re the best party venue hire Brisbane offers!

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