NIDA offers a unique function venue just 10 minutes from Sydney’s CBD. With a suite of theatres, function spaces, studios and rehearsal rooms, NIDA Theatres can cater for conferences, fashion parades, cocktail parties, gala dinners and theatrical extravaganzas! NIDA has a space to accommodate with the ability to hold up to 350 for a sit down event or 800 for a cocktail party.
Make your functions and events memorable at NIDA Theatres. A hub for artistic excellence and creativity, NIDA Theatres is a distinctive venue. We invite you to get inspired and create an unforgettable event.
Located just ten minutes from the Sydney CBD, NIDA Theatres features a suite of state-of-the-art theatres, foyers, a reception room and rehearsal spaces. Our highly experienced team will help bring your ideas to life to create a definitive event that reflects your brand and provides a lasting experience with guests.
NIDA Theatres offer highly versatile spaces that can accommodate theatrical performances, exhibitions, gala dinners, corporate workshops and training, presentations and forums. Our professional team of technical and front of house staff bring their experience to deliver a seamless experience from the initial idea to execution of your event.
Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
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Nancy Fairfax Foyer | – | – | – | – | 350 | 350 | 800 |
James Fairfax Foyer | – | – | – | – | 90 | 90 | 200 |
Playhouse | – | – | – | 155 | 60 | – | – |
Space | – | – | 104 | 104 | – | – | – |
Parade Theatre | – | – | 709 | 709 | – | 200 | – |
Reception Room | 60 | 60 | 100 | – | – | 60 | 100 |
Atrium & Courtyard | – | – | – | 150 | – | 150 | 300 |
Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
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Nancy Fairfax Foyer | – | – | – | – | 350 | 350 | 800 |
James Fairfax Foyer | – | – | – | – | 90 | 90 | 200 |
Playhouse | – | – | – | 155 | 60 | – | – |
Space | – | – | 104 | 104 | – | – | – |
Parade Theatre | – | – | 709 | 709 | – | 200 | – |
Reception Room | 60 | 60 | 100 | – | – | 60 | 100 |
Atrium & Courtyard | – | – | – | 150 | – | 150 | 300 |
Perfectly suited to cocktail parties, launches, fashion parades and sit-down dinners, the foyer wraps around the Parade Theatre.
Cabaret | 350 people |
Banquet | 350 people |
Cocktail | 800 people |
Flowing from the Nancy Fairfax Foyer, the James is perfectly suited for your next intimate function. Features a dedicated bar and servery.
Cabaret | 90 people |
Banquet | 90 people |
Cocktail | 200 people |
Features a dedicated bar and foyer and is fully equipped with leading sound and lighting facilities and private dressing rooms.
Theatre | 155 people |
Cabaret | 60 people |
A dynamic performance space suitable for productions, presentations, seminars and rehearsals. With a flexible configuration, this space can be tailored to match your needs.
Classroom | 104 people |
Theatre | 104 people |
Well suited for performances, award ceremonies, conferences and presentations. This three-tired theatre boasts contemporary design, state-of-the-art lighting, sound and staging technologies.
Classroom | 709 people |
Theatre | 709 people |
Banquet | 200 people |
Light and atmospheric, the Reception Room is ideal for private functions, meetings and presentations. The floor-to-ceiling windows can be curtained for more privacy, or for A/V presentations.
Board Room | 60 people |
U-Shape | 60 people |
Classroom | 100 people |
Banquet | 60 people |
Cocktail | 100 people |
The newly renovated Atrium and courtyard is a versatile, weather-proof space ideal for cocktail parties on summer evenings.
Theatre | 150 people |
Banquet | 150 people |
Cocktail | 300 people |
NIDA is located at 215 Anzac Parade Kensington, directly opposite the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Parking: Street Parking on Doncaster Ave, Day Ave, Mooramie Ave and Houston Ave.
Light Rail: The L3 light rail Kingsford Line runs south from from Circular Quay, with stops at Central Station and right outside NIDA on Anzac Parade
Bus: Buses run regularly from central Station (Stand C) in Eddy Avenue. Bus routes include the: 392, 394, L94, 396, 397 and 399