Community Spaces - Auditorium

The Auditorium is an impressive space offering versatle layout options with tiered and floor seating, suitable for a variety of events. A beautiful venue in seaside Lennox Head, only 20 minutes to Byron Bay and 10 minutes to Ballina.

Uses:
Live performances, concerts, balls, comedy, New Auditorium 2 film screenings, seminars, lectures, conferences, exhibition events, weddings, gala dinners and hybrid events.

Features at a glance:
Curtained stage, green room, AV and surround sound system, six-metre retractable screen, laser projetor, wireless microphones.

Guests will enjoy air conditioned comfort with its high ceilings, acoustic timber walls and dimmable mood lighting.

The added convenience of internal amenities, a kitchen with bar and servery area for refreshments and interconnecting breakout spaces further adds to the comfort and flexibility of the venue.

Seating options:
Tiered theatre, floor and cabaret seating options, with trestle tables and chairs provided, catering for a variety of floor plan options.

Accessibility:
Single storey venue with ground floor access from carpark to building.
Designated drop off areas at the main and side entrance with ramps and automatic accessible doorways.
Emergency warning system and accessible exit points to the outside of the building.
Stage lift and ramp

Auditorium Capacity:

Full floor seating | 500
Tiered seating | 184 + Floor seating | 316

Dimensions:

32m x 18m (576 square metres)

Staff are onsite to assist Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm. We welcome all enquiries and site inspections, please call 02 6681 0500.

Accessibility

Ballina Shire Council is committed to providing suitable access for visitors and local residents to its facilities, offering a range of venues that are accessible to suit a variety of needs and capacities.

The Lennox Head Cultural Centre is a single storey venue that provides ground floor access from the rear carpark via Mackney Lane (49 spaces) with additional carparking located alongside the Cultural Centre in Park Lane. There are also two designated drop off zones, one located in front of the office and foyer at the main entrance on Mackney Lane, and another alongside the courtyard at the rear of the building and carpark. Both provide ease of access to the venue with double automatic accessible doorways into the building.

The venue itself provides accessible restrooms, a stage lift and ramp and for safety is fitted with an emergency warning system and multiple accessible exit points to the outside of the building.

Ballina Shire Council is working to ensure that its built environment is accessible and inclusive. For further details on the Lennox Head Cultural Centre, or to discuss the suitability of a Council venues for your next event, please contact 02 6681 0500.

For information on accessible attractions in the Ballina Shire, visit the official tourism website, Discover Ballina.

Web floor seating plan

Auditorium Tiered and Floor Seating

Web tiered seating plan

Auditorium

2025/26 Fees and Charges - Auditorium only
	General Rate	25% Discount	50% Discount
Per hour (minimum 2 hours)	$204	$153	$102
Half Day (6 hours)	$734	$551	$367
Full Day (12 hours)	$1,225	$918	$613
Combined Auditorium / Kitchen / Meeting Rooms for Full Day
Full Day	$1,967	$1,475	$983
Combined Auditorium / Kitchen / Meeting Rooms, Children's Area and Interview Room
Full Day	$2,417	$1,813	$1,208

Please note that large event bookings will be required to pay an additional bond and cleaning fee.

Addtional charges	Per	General Rate	25% Discount	50% Discount
Laser projector and six-metre retractable screen *	hour	$46	$33	$23
Laser projector and six-metre retractable screen *	Half day	$162	$122	$81
Laser projector and six-metre retractable screen *	Full day	$270	$203	$138

* Discounts apply for community and not-for-profit group bookings.

Equipment included at no extra charge		Equipment for hire	Equipment to be provided by the hirer
Room Equipment		Please see Technical Specifications for more information	Tea, coffee and catering Whiteboard markers Tablecloths Laptop (and dongles/converters as required) Paper and Pens * There may be other equipment that is not provided. Please check with staff if you are unsure about any equipment required.
6ft trestle Tables	23
8ft trestle tables	16
Chairs	550
Stage	12m x 5.3m
Lectern	1
Whiteboards	2
Kiosk Click here for more information

How to Book

Choose your space
Review the hire fees, terms and conditions
Arrange a site visit (if applicable)
Complete the online booking request
Our staff will contact you within two business days of receiving your booking request to confirm availability and to complete your booking.

Make a Booking

Payment Options

Once a completed booking form is received, you will be emailed an invoice for your booking. Payment terms are 14 days. Regular hirers may elect to pay monthly.

In Person	Online
Cash, cheque, eftpos and credit card payments can be made in person at: Lennox Head Cultural Centre 1 Mackney Lane Lennox Head NSW 2478 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday – Friday * A credit card surcharge of 0.4% will apply	Credit card (VISA and MasterCard) payments can be made online at www.bpoint.com.au. Biller Code: 171717 Invoice Number: Enter the six digit invoice number, printed in the top right hand corner of your invoice. * A credit card surcharge of 0.5% will apply
By Phone	By Mail
Credit card (VISA and MasterCard) payments can be made over the phone by calling 1300 BPOINT (1300 276 468). Biller Code: 171717 Invoice Number: Enter the six digit invoice number, printed in the top right hand corner of your invoice. * A credit card surcharge of 0.5% will apply	Cheques or money orders made payable to “Ballina Shire Council” and mailed to: Lennox Head Cultural Centre 1 Mackney Lane Lennox Head NSW 2478
Electronic Funds Transfer
Direct deposit your payment into our bank account via EFT. Bank: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062-502 Account Name: Ballina Shire Council - Community Facilities Account Number: 10444189 Description: Enter the six digit invoice number, printed in the top right hand corner of your invoice.