Middleback Arts Centre
Main Theatre
Eyre Peninsula
About this space
The Middleback Arts Centre is more than just a stage it’s a place where creativity thrives, friendships grow and culture comes alive. For over 40 years, it has been the beating heart of Whyalla’s arts scene a welcoming space where audiences and artists come together to share stories, spark ideas, and celebrate life.
Designed with comfort and accessibility in mind the Centre offers a fully equipped, multi-purpose venue complete with a licensed bar for pre-show drinks, designated wheelchair seating and convenient accessible parking.
From ballet and drama to live music, film screenings and community events, the Middleback Arts Centre brings a vibrant mix of Australian and international performances to Whyalla making every visit an experience to remember.
Genres this space suits
- Cabaret
- Circus
- Comedy
- Events, Workshops and Talks
- Dance
- Interactive
- Kids and Family
- Magic
- Music
- Theatre and Physical Theatre
- Variety
- Visual Arts and Design
- Film and Digital
Audience setup & capacity
- Theatre: 480
- Cabaret: 80
Performance area dimensions
Wall space
Artist provisions
- Front of House Staff
- Free Wifi/Internet access
- Backstage and / or storage area
Venue facilities
- Food
- Bar
- Parking on-site
Video
Equipment
- Lighting
Not available
- Sound
- Vision / AV
Hire costs
- Set hire fee
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Performing area accessible
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilet
Not available
- Accessible drop-off
Venue policies
- Age restriction
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times.
Permitted
- Music licence (OneMusic)
- Smoke / smoking
Not permitted
- Naked flames / fire
Get in touch
The Middleback Arts Centre In its 30+ years the centre, run by Country Arts SA, has grown to incorporate a modern 210 seat cinema and the 480 seat theatre has been upgraded to accommodate Australian and international performances including ballet, drama, theatre and music. Renamed the Middleback Arts Centre in 2015 to incorporate all its functions, it is the cultural and artistic centre of Whyalla. A multipurpose Arts Centre - screening Commercial Cinema, Live Theatre, Exhibitions, fully licensed candy bar