Anita's Theatre

Anita's Theatre is the Illawarra's premier live entertainment venue, presenting a diverse year-round program of music, comedy, theatre and family entertainment.

Located in the coastal town of Thirroul, the restored 1921 theatre blends heritage character with modern staging and production. Anita's Theatre welcomes some of Australia's biggest touring acts year-round, while remaining a beloved cultural destination for communities across New South Wales and Australia.

Anita's Theatre offer also an historic and versatile space suited to every occasion. From intimate gatherings, product launches and film premieres, to conferences, gala dinners and large-scale celebrations. Anita's Theatre offers a truly memorable setting for your next event.

Anita’s Theatre – Unique Function & Event Venue Wollongong:

Choose Your Event Space

• King’s Room: Up to 120 cocktail | 80 seated | 50 conference. An intimate space suited to networking events, presentations, showcases, product launches and smaller celebrations.
• Auditorium: Up to 800 cocktail | 800 theatre seated | 300 conference | 250 banquet. A dramatic historic theatre setting with AV, lighting and production options.
• Whole Venue: Combine the Auditorium and King’s Room for large celebrations, corporate functions, premieres and major events, with cocktail capacity up to 800.

Small/Mirco Weddings & Engagement Parties

Celebrate your wedding or engagement at one of the Illawarra’s most distinctive venues, combining the grandeur and character of the historic theatre with flexible spaces that can be configured around your celebration.

For larger events, the Auditorium can accommodate up to 250 guests banquet-style or 800 cocktail-style, while the more intimate King’s Room caters for up to 80 seated or 120 cocktail-style guests.

Corporate Events, Conferences & Business Functions

Anita’s Theatre is a standout choice for corporate events and business functions in Wollongong, including conferences, product launches, brand activations, showcase events, networking events, workshops, training days and corporate presentations.

The Auditorium offers capacity for conferences of up to 300 guests. The King’s Room is ideal for smaller presentations, launches and networking events, with conference capacity for up to 50.

Christmas & End-of-Year Parties

Take your team somewhere beyond the traditional restaurant or function room and celebrate inside one of the Illawarra’s most iconic entertainment venues.

Birthday Parties, Anniversaries & Milestone Celebrations including Christenings

From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to large private parties, Anita’s Theatre offers plenty of flexibility to create a celebration around your guest numbers and style. The King’s Room works beautifully for smaller celebrations, while the Auditorium provides the scale for a much bigger party.

Awards Nights & Gala Dinners

Host your awards night, gala dinner or formal celebration within the historic Auditorium, with banquet seating available for up to 250 guests.

Fundraisers & Charity Events

Anita’s Theatre also provides a memorable setting for fundraisers and charity events, with flexible spaces suitable for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events.

Community & Cultural Events

With more than a century of history in Thirroul, Anita’s provides a fitting home for community events, cultural celebrations, showcases, performances and special gatherings.

Memorials & Celebrations of Life

For larger memorials and celebrations of life, Anita’s Theatre offers a distinctive venue where family, friends and the wider community can come together.

Enquire About Your Event at Anita’s Theatre:

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