Darwin Entertainment Centre

Darwin Entertainment Centre
Website

Location	93 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory
Capacity	1,290 seats
Current use	musicals, concerts, local performances
Opened	1986
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The Darwin Entertainment Centre is the city's main concert venue and hosts theatre and orchestral performances in Darwin, Australia. The centre is located in the Heart of Darwin's central business district. The Darwin Symphony Orchestra regularly plays there.

History

The Darwin Entertainment Centre was built during the 1980s and was Opened by the Administrator of the Northern Territory in 1986. The Darwin Entertainment Centre is the premier entertainment and convention venue in Darwin, Australia. The Darwin Entertainment Centre is located in the city's entertainment district of Mitchell Street.

Building

The Darwin Entertainment Centre houses two theatres including a Playhouse which is a traditional proscenium arch theatre seating more than 1000 people and a Studio Theatre which is a smaller theatre seating more than 290 people. There is also an Exhibition Gallery and Rehearsal Room.

The centre has many performances and has played host to major national and international acts as well as local artists, local Eisteddfod competitions, and school concerts.

External links

Official website

Darwin landmarks

Buildings and structures	Berrimah Prison Convention Centre Darwin Correctional Centre Evolution on Gardiner Fannie Bay Gaol Outrigger Pandanas Parliament House Royal Darwin Hospital Victoria Hotel

Precincts	Casuarina Square Smith Street

Parks and open spaces	Bicentennial Park Charles Darwin National Park George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Cultural institutions	Darwin Military Museum Northern Territory Library Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Sport	Darwin Football Stadium Gardens Oval Hidden Valley Raceway Marrara Oval

Transportation	Airport Darwin railway station

Entertainment	Darwin Entertainment Centre Skycity Darwin

Beaches and islands	Mindil Beach

Coordinates: 12°27′38″S 130°50′11″E / 12.46056°S 130.83639°E / -12.46056; 130.83639

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