Dangarra O Badu at Bangarra Dance Theatre

Event Venue
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Semi-private area
15 Hickson Road, Sydney, 2000
Sydney CBD

About this space

Bangarra has moved back into their freshly renovated premises overlooking the water at Wharf 4/5 in Walsh Bay. Home to some of Sydney’s most renowned performing arts organizations, the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct boasts state-of-the-art facilities with spectacular views of the harbor and beyond, making it one of the most sought-after locations in NSW.

With a commercial kitchen onsite, all venue bookings can be paired with a selection of food and beverage options from four of Sydney’s top catering companies. (Dancing on Water) a light-flooded function space with high ceilings, a raw timber finish and doors opening out onto the wharf with spectacular water views of the Harbour Bridge


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

"Christmas Soiree with Bangarra" - Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before as Bangarra Dance Theatre invites you to a captivating Christmas party.
Christmas Party: Weekday (Up to 80 Guests)
$3770 total
Inclusions:
• On site furniture & seating (+ set up)
• Event coordinator for entirety of hire
• Standard Cleaning Fee
• Microphone x1 + speakers (can be used for music from device)
• Air conditioning
• Standard lighting (adjustable) + fairy lights
• Custom Wharf Directional Signage
• WiFi

Optional additions:
• TV + Stand (w HDMI connection, x2 avail) +$82.50
• Podium/Lectern (x1 avail, black) +$55
• Easel/Display Stand (x3 avail) +$39.50
• ShowPro Apollo coloured uplights (x12 avail) +$66.00
• Whiteboard (x2 avail) +$38.50
•Artificial greenery and florals +POA
Christmas Party: Weekends (Up to 80 Guests)
$5010 total
The same inclusions as in the Christmas Party: Weekday Package
Christmas Dinner (Up to 80 Guests)
$90 per person
Options (Up to 2 hours Event Time):

Entrée + main alternate drop
Main + dessert alternate drop

COLD SELECTIONS
1. Roasted vegetable terrine wrapped in silverbeet
2. Pumpkin w/ blue cheese & pickled walnut salsa veg, gf
3. Finger lime cured atlantic salmon, and more

HOT SELECTIONS
1. Seared king prawns w/ fresh lime pickle
2. Beer battered pacific oysters w/ pomegranate sauce gf opt
3. Seared scallops w/ brown butter, hazelnuts & chives on carrot puree gf, and more

MAINS
1. Baked sweet potato soup
2. Caramelised onion & goats cheese tart w/ salsa criolla veg, gf opt
3. Squid ink, mushroom & warrigal risotto finished
w/ grana padano & cream veg, gf
4. Whitefish, mussel & prawn native spiced stew
w/ stonebaked sourdough, and more

DESSERT
1. Rosewater eton mess w/ summer berries veg, gf
2.Coconut ice cream
w/ caramelised pineapple, sago & lime v, gf
3 Guradji & earl grey spiced poached pear
w/ honey seeds & greek yoghurt veg, gf, and more
Christmas Dinner 2 (Up to 80 Guests)
$110 per person
The same Menu Option as in Christmas Dinner Package, Combination of:
•Entrée + main + dessert alternate drop

Wedding Offers

Wedding
$4790 total
Monday - Wednesday
4 hours: $2470
8 hours: $3650

Thursday - Saturday
4 hours: $3240
8 hours: $4790

Sunday
4 hours: $3400
8 hours: $5060

Inclusions
• Indoor & outdoor space – access to harbour-front patio (up to 4m from bollards at edge of building)
• Furniture – cocktail tables & stools, café tables, trestle tables, Bentwood chairs (see furniture breakdown for more information)
• Commercial kitchen
• AV system with AUX & lightning connection and a microphone
• A dedicated venue manager
• Cleaning services
• Event signage

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $3210–$4790 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $3210 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $4790 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.
Monday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2180–$3190 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $2180 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3190 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2180–$3190 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $2180 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3190 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2180–$3190 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $2180 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3190 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.
Thursday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2180–$3190 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $2180 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $3190 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.
Friday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2840–$4180 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $2840 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $4180 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.
Saturday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $2840–$4180 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $2840 hire fee
Per session
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $4180 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:30 pm. All prices include GST.
Prices are calculated by hours of client access to the space.
Our permittable hours of operation are 7am - 11:30pm
We work with x4 Catering companies who all deliver exceptional services. Quotes can be obtained directly from them.

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 95

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

As a heritage listed building of great historical and cultural importance, there are several key considerations when hosting your event at Bangarra Dance Theatre. Please ensure your event team and guests are aware of the following;

• There is no smoking permitted anywhere on the wharf
• Decibel limit is 87 inside, 65 outside. This will be monitored by your Event Manager
• There is no open flame permitted on the wharf
• No BYO F&B permitted without prior arrangement with the venue team
• No late bump-out permitted without prior arrangement with the venue team
• Glass doors are to be closed at 10:00pm and latest bump-out by 11:30pm
• No rice, confetti, or equivalent small particles is permitted to be thrown
• No alcohol is permitted outside of the venue other than the designated areas on the wharf
• Nothing may be taped, tacked, or rigged to the walls or flooring of the venue. Any décor must be free-standing

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

LJ
Levana J.
October 2024
Wedding · 100 guests
5.0
LP
Lucy P.
July 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
NT
Nikita T.
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
KW
Kathy W.
February 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

Bangarra's home in Sydney's Walsh Bay is freshly renovated premises overlooking the water at Wharf 4/5 in Walsh Bay. Home to some of Sydney’s most renowned performing arts organisations, the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct boasts state-of-the-art facilities with spectacular views of the harbour and beyond, making it one of the most sought-after locations in NSW. With a commercial kitchen onsite, all venue bookings can be paired with a selection of food and beverage options from four of Sydney’s top catering companies.
Spaces available for hire at Bangarra include:

Dangarra O Badu (Dancing on Water) a light-flooded function space with high ceilings, a raw timber finish and doors opening out onto the wharf with spectacular water views of the Harbour Bridge
Studio 1 – a spacious room (29m x 11m) with sprung dance floor, a retractable seating bank for 120 people, (natural light or full blackout available)
Studio 2 & Studio 3 - medium-sized rehearsal spaces – roughly 10m x 12m
A large light-filled foyer is shared by all of the above spaces. The Foyer can be hired in conjunction with the Function Space, if outside business hours, by negotiation.


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