Venue information
The Townsville Civic Theatre opened in 1978 and for the last thirty years has been a dynamic centre of entertainment and performing arts in the City. Playing host to a feast of live entertainment, the Theatre has also provided an environment to further the development of performing arts in the North and link Townsville to mainstream top-class productions.
Auditorium
Concert Mode (Large Auditorium)
- 1014 seats
- 8 Wheelchair / Escort
Lyric Mode (Large Auditorium)
- 976 seats
- 8 Wheelchair / Escort
Intimate Mode (Small Auditorium)
- 362 seats
- 300 (excluding Rows AA and BB)
- 8 Wheelchair / Escort
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Bar
Situated on the Theatre's forecourt our bar provides patrons with a selection of fine wines, spirits and light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. The Bar opens one hour prior to a performance, during interval and remains open for one hour after the performance.
Technical
One of the leading regional venues in Australia the Theatre boasts superior technical equipment, including state of the art sound and lighting systems meeting the requirements of international, national touring artists and local community users. Townsville Civic Theatre has highly professional technical staff whose combined knowledge and dedication helps make all performances successful.
TicketShop
TicketShop handles ticket sales for performances at the Theatre and other cultural and sporting events in Townsville and Australia through Ticketek.
Our two TicketShop outlets, located in Riverway Arts Centre and Townsville Civic Theatre, give you the opportunity to purchase tickets for:
For more information on tickets for any of these events please call:
(07) 4727 9797
TicketShop Hours
Townsville Civic Theatre
| Day |
Non-performance days |
Performance days |
| Monday to Friday |
9am to 5pm |
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| Saturday |
9am to 1pm |
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| Monday to Saturday |
|
9am to 8.30pm |
| Sunday |
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One hour prior to a performance |
Riverway Arts Centre
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
9am to 1pm Saturday
One hour prior to a performance
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Bookings
TicketShop and/or Ticketek bookings (07) 4727 9797.
All tickets purchased over the phone will be charged to a credit card.
Note: A phone-booking fee of $3.30 will apply per transaction.
TicketShop accepts the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, Diners, and American Express.
For phone, mail and/or fax bookings, tickets will be posted to your address if purchased more than one week prior to the performance, otherwise they can be collected from the TicketShop located at the Townsville Civic Theatre on Boundary Street.
Booking by Mail and Fax
To conveniently book your tickets from home send the following details to TicketShop, PO Box 5181, Townsville QLD 4810
- Name, address, phone numbers(s)
- Performance name, date and time
- Number of tickets required
- Include $3.30 transaction fee
By Mail
Please provide the above information and make all cheques and money orders payable to the Townsville Civic Theatre.
By Fax
Please fax the above information and your credit card details to (07) 4727 9067.
Wheel Chair/ Disabled Bookings
The Townsville Civic Theatre offers wheelchairs and easy access facilities for patrons and their carers.
To ensure that we can provide you with the best possible service please advise us if you require wheelchair access and amenities at the time of booking.
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Seating Plan

For more information, please phone 4727 9000 or contact Townsville Civic Theatre.
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