Overview
State Library is the home of Queensland's stories.
State Library is Queensland’s home of knowledge, storytelling and creativity. It collects and preserves the state’s cultural and documentary memory, provides free access to information, fosters learning, supports public library services and delivers a diverse schedule of exhibitions, events and programs.
Submit an enquiry or contact our team at venues@slq.qld.gov.au.
Objectives
Details
Region
Brisbane
Website
www.slq.qld.gov.auCurrently programming
Interdisciplinary / Multi-media, Interactive / Immersive, Performance Art / Spoken Word, Cinema
Developing audiences for
Interdisciplinary / Multi-media
Map
Region
Brisbane
Stanley Place, South Brisbane Queensland 4101, Australia
Performance Spaces
State Library of Queensland
Stanley Place, South Brisbane Queensland 4101, Australia
Performance Space
Capacity
Venue Type
slq Auditorium 1
slq Auditorium 1
Site-specific / Other
- Capacity
- 264
- Overview
- Formats
- Stage (Fixed)
This premier event space is ideal for presentations, conferences, award ceremonies or screenings. With comfortable leather seating for 264 attendees, it has a stage, built-in projection and sound system. The foyer is perfect for pre-event registration and gatherings, while the adjacent Queensland Terrace offers a versatile space for catering or exhibitions to complement your event.
Ideal for: presentations, conferences, award ceremonies, film screenings.
slq Auditorium 2
slq Auditorium 2
Site-specific / Other
- Capacity
- 108
- Overview
This intimate, theatre-style venue is perfect for smaller, more exclusive events. With its classic wood paneling, tiered seating and parquetry stage, this space creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for performances and presentations. With full audiovisual equipment, the auditorium suits ‘in conversation’ and forum-style events and has a capacity of 108.
Ideal for: conferences, presentations, performances, film screenings.
The Edge Auditorium
The Edge Auditorium
Site-specific / Other
- Capacity
- 300
- Overview
- Facilities
- Green room facilities
- Dressing rooms
- Formats
- Layout – Cabaret
- Seating – Flat Floor (Moveable)
- Stage (Moveable)
This is the largest auditorium at State Library and features a timber floor, open-plan design, high ceilings and options for natural light and river views. Equipped with permanent lighting, sound, a large projector and screen, it is ready for quick and easy use. Seating can be arranged in various configurations, including theatre, cabaret, banquet or cocktail style. A green room with dressing rooms complements the space. It has a capacity of 250 for a cocktail function, 128 for cabaret, 160 for banquet and 300 for theatre seating.
Ideal for: conferences, presentations, screenings, performances, trade shows, cocktail receptions, dinners
Red Box
Red Box
Site-specific / Other
- Capacity
- 60
- Overview
Encased in full-length windows, this captivating space gives the impression of being suspended over the Brisbane River. Providing a stunning venue against the dramatic city skyline at night, the Red Box is a hidden treasure and the perfect space for a small ceremony or dinner reception. Tiered wooden seating leads to the space, ideal for ceremonies, presentations or performances. It seats 40 guests for a ceremony and has capacity for 40 for a cocktail function and 30 for a banquet.
Ideal for: cocktail parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, small live performances.
Queensland Terrace
Queensland Terrace
Site-specific / Other
- Capacity
- 300
- Overview
The Queensland Terrace is the epitome of elegance with exquisite 6-metre ceilings, Chillagoe marble floors and a collection of vintage teacups in the glass cabinets that line its walls. Taking advantage of Queensland’s climate, the unique open-air design brings the outside in, with views of the city and the surrounding flora while still providing protection against the elements.
Ideal for: wedding ceremonies and receptions, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, presentations.
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