NIDA Theatres

215 Anzac Parade, Kensington, NSW, 2033

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Standing
800
Seated
350

About NIDA Theatres

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.

Venue Capacity

Room Board Room U-Shape Classroom Theatre Cabaret Banquet Cocktail
Nancy Fairfax Foyer350350800
James Fairfax Foyer9090200
Playhouse15560
Space104104
Parade Theatre709709200
Reception Room606010060100
Atrium & Courtyard150150300
Room Board Room U-Shape Classroom Theatre Cabaret Banquet Cocktail
Nancy Fairfax Foyer350350800
James Fairfax Foyer9090200
Playhouse15560
Space104104
Parade Theatre709709200
Reception Room606010060100
Atrium & Courtyard150150300

Venue Features

  • Accommodation off-site nearby
  • Air conditioning/heating
  • AV system
  • Cafe
  • Disabled access
  • Free Wifi
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Parking on-site
  • Public Transport
  • Stage
  • Tiered Theatre

Function Rooms — NIDA Theatres

  • Nancy Fairfax Foyer

    Nancy Fairfax Foyer

    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
  • James Fairfax Foyer

    James Fairfax Foyer

    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
  • Playhouse

    Playhouse

    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
  • Space

    Space

    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
  • Parade Theatre

    Parade Theatre

    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
  • Reception Room

    Reception Room

    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
  • Atrium & Courtyard

    Atrium & Courtyard

    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

More Information — NIDA Theatres

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Location

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