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Brisbane's City Hall is an attractive tourist place in Brisbane. It is actually a heritage hall built during the early 1920s.The hall is a venue organizing many cultural events and programs. Description: This was Brisbane's first town hall built in 1864.It is a three storey building with a concert hall and impressive gallery. There are lion entrances. Features of City Hall : City Hall has many function rooms. The City Hall's function rooms are utilized for a variety of events. The rooms in City Hall are as follows: - Balmoral Room
- Ithaca room
- Brisbane room
- Main Auditorium
- Windsor room
- King George Square
Events in City Hall: City Hall organizes many cultural and other events in the rooms of the hall. The events are- - Gala events
- Weddings
- Conferences
- School leaving and formal convocations.
- Productions and performing arts events.
Seating capacity: The Main Auditorium has a seating capacity of 800guests for dinner and 1000guests for parties. By appointment only 10 people are allowed. Special events: Some special events have been lined up for 2007.They are as follows: - City Hall Swing
- Deva Premal and Miten in concert
- Your Local Wedding Guide ‘Bridal Expo'.
How to Reach City Hall: City Hall is located in King George Square between Adelaide and Ann Street in Brisbane. Transport: The hall can be accessed by ant public or private transport. Parking facilities are also available .All those staying in Brisbane's famous hotels can easily travel to the City Hall by any transport available. Nearest railway station to the City Hall is Roma Street Train Station Details on visiting the Hall: All those keen on visiting the hall can tour the hall either by taking an organized guide tour or alone. The other neighboring attractions around City Hall are The Clock Tower and King George Square. Address: King George Square
Ann Street
Brisbane, QLD
4000.
Area: Central Brisbane
Phone no - 61 7 3225 4360
Timing : Open on weekdays from 8.00am-5.00pm
Weekends from 10am-4pm
Clock tower opens on Mondays-Fridays from 10am -3pm
Saturday from 10am-2.30pm
Sundays closed.
Entry costs : Clock towers-$2.00
Clock towers (students)-$1.00 Disabled and children are welcome. Disabled are however not allowed in a wheelchair at the Clock tower. Pets are not allowed. Other facilities are Café, toilet, Guide, Public telephone, First aid, Car Park. Thus a trip to the City hall is a must when visiting Brisbane.
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