Our Locations
Qtopia Sydney
Our main building, (formerly the old Darlinghurst Police Station) at 301 Forbes Street, is intrinsically linked with the local area’s vibrant and violent past, as well as the history of mistreatment and oppression for Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ community.
The building itself has a story to tell. Making it the home of Queer History and Culture is an act of reclaiming history and amplifying the voices of those who valiantly fought for LGBTQIA+ rights. And it is our responsibility to empower future generations to appreciate the journey that has shaped the freedoms and rights we now proudly embrace.
Sitting at the gateway between Queer clubs, saunas, entertainment and business and the cultural precinct encompassing National Art School, the Sydney Jewish Museum, Eternity Theatre and Oxford Street, Qtopia Sydney will begin the process of healing, and be a legacy for those that suffered.
It will be home to 15 different exhibitions, an AIDS memorial, community spaces and the Loading Dock Theatre for Education & Cultural Programs.
The Loading Dock
The Loading Dock
301 Forbes Street Darlinghurst
The Loading Dock Theatre, housed within our main building at 301 Forbes Street, is our mainstage theatre and is home to our 2024 season, as well as exciting additional events!
About the space
- Blackbox – 60 PAX
- Our flagship theatre
- Flat stage, Raked Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hearing Loop Available
The Performance
Shows begin at 7pm and are available Wed – Sat. Additional Saturday matinees can be arranged.
- Types of programming may include (but not limited to): Plays, Musicals, Drag, Cabaret
- Slot allotments are available as per the booking calendar. Shared blocks may be available for touring companies
Tickets
- All shows must offer at least 2 ticket prices – general admission and concession
- Qtopia Member discounts must be made available – $5 less than the set ticket price
- Ticket prices must be between $35 and $55
- Qtopia Sydney may request a maximum of 10 tickets per production as complimentary tickets during the run, and an additional 6 tickets for opening night
Access
- Bump in dates – Sunday and Monday prior to show opening
- Bump out – Saturday evening after final show closes
- Additional bump in time after hours may be available, subject to availability.
- Extra daytime hours may be available for bump in if no community outreach programs are booked at that time. Additional hours are only available for confirmation 2 weeks prior to bump in. If additional hours with the tech manager or venue manager are required, this will be at an additional cost of $40 per hour + GST (Mon-Sat)
- Rehearsal time is available in the space subject to availability for $25 p.h. + GST
Pricing
Please contact curatorial@qtopiasydney.com.au
The Substation
The Substation
Taylor Square
Across the road from Qtopia Sydney is the The Substation – a partially subterrain space in Taylor Square that hasn’t been utilised for 30 years.
Qtopia Sydney plans to revitalise the The Substation through creating an immersive performance and exhibition space that will serve as a dynamic hub for LGBTQIA+ arts, culture and community engagement.
About the Space
Intimate subterranean venue – 40PAX
The Performance
Show begin at 7:30pm and are available Monday – Saturday.
- Types of programming may include (but are not limited to): Cabaret, Drag, Music Performances, Plays, Dance, Variety, Immersive
- Flexible season lengths are available
Tickets
- All shows must offer at least 2 ticket prices – general admission and concession
- Ticket prices must be between $30 and $45
- Qtopia Member discounts must be made available – $5 less than the set ticket price
- Qtopia Sydney may request a maximum of 4 tickets per production as complimentary tickets
Access
- Bump in allotment is the 3 hours prior to show
- Additional bump in time can be booked outside of exhibition hours (10:30am-4:30pm Wed-Sun) for $35 per hour + GST
- The performance space is accessible only via stairs
Pricing
Please contact curatorial@qtopiasydney.com.au
The Bandstand
The Bandstand
Green Park, 301 Victoria Street
Located in Green Park, across the road from St Vincent’s Hospital, the The Bandstand will play host to live performance for new and emerging queer artists as well as smaller community events and temporary exhibitions.
About the Space
Intimate, enclosed venue – 40PAX
The Performance
Shows are available Mon – Sat. We recommend a 7:30pm start time
- Types of programming may include (but are not limited to): Cabaret, Drag, Variety, Immersive, Music Performances, Poetry Readings, Book Launches, Script Readings
- No minimum season run – artists may perform 1 night only or present an extended season
- Flexibility on start time is available
- Sunday shows may be be available Sundays occur an additional $160 + GST venue hire fee to cover additional staff costs
Tickets
- All shows must offer at least 2 ticket prices – general admission and concession
- Ticket prices must be between $15 and $35
- Qtopia Member discounts must be made available – $5 less than the set ticket price
- A maximum of 4 complimentary tickets are available for the Artist to give out at no cost per performance. Additional complimentary tickets are $5 per ticket
Access
- The Bandstand shows have a 2 hour bump in window from 5:30pm the night of the performance
- Additional bump in time is available at $35 p.h. + GST (Mon-Sat)
- Rehearsal space is available in the The Bandstand Mon-Sat during operating hours (10:30am-4:30pm) for $15 p.h. + GST
- The performance space at the The Bandstand is accessible by stairs only
Pricing
Please contact curatorial@qtopiasydney.com.au
