Hopgood Theatre reopens this October!
Southern Adelaide’s much-loved Hopgood Theatre is raising the curtain on a bold new era.
After a stunning $6 million transformation, the theatre returns with a Grand Opening Gala on Friday 24 October.
This will be an unforgettable evening of gala performances in the main theatre hosted by Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan.
A very limited number of free public tickets will be released on Wednesday 10 September at 10am right here on this page.
If you miss out on the gala, don’t worry—Hopgood is throwing the doors wide open for a free Community Open Day on Saturday 25 October.
Want a closer look? Book a guided tour of the new Hopgood Theatre here and be among the first to step behind the scenes.
And the best part? The stage is already set with a growing lineup of shows, concerts, and community events ready to book now, with even more to be announced in the lead-up to October.
Thanks to this exciting upgrade, and a renewed partnership between the City of Onkaparinga and Country Arts SA, the Hopgood Theatre is ready to welcome back audiences, schools, community groups, and performers for decades to come.
Mark your calendar, explore the upcoming events below, and join us as the Hopgood Theatre begins its next chapter!
Be among the first to enjoy:
– Freshly refurbished interiors with upgraded sound, lighting, and acoustics
– A bold new look showcasing Hopgood’s vibrant pink identity
– Improved accessibility, including 10 new wheelchair and companion seating spaces
– A revitalised front of house and bar, perfect for your pre-show catch-up
– A newly created intimate performance space for smaller-scale productions
– Enhanced backstage facilities to support performers and productions of every size
What's on
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24 Oct 2025
Hopgood Theatre Grand Opening
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25 Oct — 4 Dec 2025Hopgood Theatre Tours
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25 Oct 2025Hopgood Family Fun Day
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8 Nov 2025One Night In Memphis Presley, Orbison & Cash 2025
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14 Nov 2025The Vallies
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25 Nov 2025Anh Do The Happiest Refugee Live!
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11 Dec 2025Band of SA Police Christmas Concert 2025
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17 Feb 2026Soweto Gospel Choir
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28 Feb 2026Get Rhythm The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show 2026
Plan your visit
Hopgood Theatre is located at Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre SA 5168, which is near the entry of Colonnades Shopping Centre.
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Our box office opening hours are 11am to 4.30pm Wednesday to Friday and 1 hour prior to performances.
Parking is available at the Colonnades Shopping Centre car park.
Planning to see a show at the Hopgood Theatre?
Why not turn it into a relaxing getaway.
Stay just minutes away at Christies Beach Tourist Park or Moana Beach Tourist Park, both perfectly located by the coast.
Enjoy the region’s beaches, local food and wine, and unwind before or after your show.
Accessibility
We want to make your visit the newly renovated Hopgood Theatre as enjoyable as possible. If you need more information you can give us a call on (08) 7009 4400 or email [email protected]
Removable seats are available in Row A to accomodate patrons who wish to remain seated in their wheelchair or to transfer to a theatre seat.
Please contact the theatre if you need to borrow a wheelchair, free of charge, when you attend your performance.
An accessible toilet is available in the foyer of the Hopgood Theatre.
The Hopgood Theatre is assistance animal friendly.
The Hopgood Theatre is equipped with a Wavecast hearing augmentation system to support people with hearing needs. The system provides clear, wireless audio through receivers, headsets, or neck loops, ensuring an enhanced theatre experience for everyone.
Baby change table are available in the accessibility toilet.
About
Construction complete
We’re excited to announce that construction of the $6 million Hopgood Theatre Refurbishment has been completed! We’re now preparing the much-loved Noarlunga Centre venue for its grand reopening on 24 October 2025 – stay tuned for updates. In the lead-up to opening, our team is busy setting up staff, commissioning equipment and services, and providing essential training on all the new systems.
The comprehensive renovation has transformed the theatre with new flooring, enhanced lighting and sound systems, improved bathrooms, a revamped front of house and bar area, and superior backstage facilities. Accessibility has been significantly improved with 10 new wheelchair and companion seating spaces and wider doorways.
The former TAFE SA Lecture Theatre has been converted into an intimate 152-seat performance space, complete with brand new seating and upgraded audio, lighting and acoustic systems.
Visitors will notice the theatre’s bold new direction immediately with striking pink exterior signage and a colourful theme that continues throughout the interior spaces. The transformation has been carefully crafted to retain the impressive and celebrated architectural elements of the existing building.
Grand Opening & Ongoing Operations
Country Arts SA will continue managing the theatre’s operations under a new 3-year agreement with the City of Onkaparinga, ensuring continuity for the venue that they have managed since 2008.
A packed calendar of events and performances will be announced soon as we prepare
Venue details
- 481 seat proscenium arch theatre
- Centre based manager, box office and technical staff
- Stage and wings area totalling 9.34m x 20.5m
- Performance area of 115m2 consisting 9.24m x 10.01m stage plus curved downstage apron
- Full technical facilities and support
- Data projector
- Computerised box office
- Licensed bar
- Disabled access
- Ample car parking
- Fully appointed dressing rooms, wardrobe, laundry facilities and green room
- Orchestra pit for up to 25 musicians
- Yamaha C7 Grand and Yamaha U3 upright pianos
- Public address system
- Professional sound system
- Spacious licensed foyer with dance floor
- Rehearsal room
- 29 Counter-weight fly lines
- 152 Seat Lecture Theatre
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Venue Technical SpecificationsComing Soon
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Lighting Plancoming soon
Show your card and save throughout the year. Your Friends Club membership entitles you to buy tickets at the discounted Friends price at any time. It’s your season as you like it and when you like it.
More information coming soon.
Don’t know what to give your friends or family for birthdays or special occasions?
Entertain them with a theatre Gift Voucher; Gift Vouchers can be used for any performance at the theatre.
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Terms and Conditions
Gift Vouchers are available for purchase online at the following values: $100, $50, $20, $10
Gift Vouchers can only be exchanged for tickets at the theatre Box Office during office hours or online through our website.
Gift Vouchers are not redeemable for cash and are valid for 36 months from the date of purchase.
Gift Vouchers are redeemable for tickets at the Venue in which it was originally purchased from only and are non transferable.
Country Arts SA Venues are not responsible for lost or stolen Gift Vouchers.
Additional Terms and Conditions may apply contact the theatre for more details.
A night at the theatre is a perfect way to entertain and impress your clients, network and reward staff. Our staff will assist you in all steps of planning to ensure your guests have a unique and memorable night at the theatre that they will always associate with your company’s hospitality.
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With a wide range of shows and some of Australia’s most well-loved actors, you’re sure to find something for everyone. This variety means that we can help you select the show most suited to your guests to ensure an enjoyable night is had by all.
Country Arts SA Corporate Hospitality Packages are designed to help you deliver your business targets in a distinctive way, and can be tailored to meet the needs and budget constraints of your business.
Country Arts SA is continually looking to establish strategic alliances and partnerships with leading, innovative companies such as yours, who understand the reinforcement of business brand values to the community through the arts.
Benefits of Purchasing Corporate Tickets
- Performance programmes (where available)
- Tailored drinks package for your needs
- Free use of exclusive foyer areas for pre-show or post show drinks
- You can also access special function areas for you to entertain larger groups
- Ease of booking when purchasing for large groups.
- Assistance in co-ordinating catering for functions and events held at the venue.
- Pre show group theatre tours.
- Invitations to Country Arts SA after show functions.
- Meet the cast (selected shows only).
- Best seats available
- You will also receive invitations to selected, exclusive VIP functions at the venue where you can network with leading corporate identities and artists.
Additional options can easily be arranged to create an evening tailored to your needs
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