Riverside Theatre Perth | Large Event Venue (2,500)

A theatre that puts every seat in the room to work

Riverside Theatre is a purpose-built, tiered venue that brings audiences closer to the moment. With seating for up to 2,500 and the flexibility to host mid-sized events for around 1,030, it provides a controlled environment where every seat has a clear view and every moment lands as intended.

From keynote sessions to touring productions, it’s a space designed to support events where delivery matters.

Capacity and configuration

Riverside Theatre seats up to 2,500 guests in a full theatre configuration, with the option to scale to approximately 1,030 for smaller-format events.
The tiered design ensures strong sightlines across all seating levels, making it ideal for content-led events where visibility and audience focus are critical.

Designed for:

Conferences and keynote sessions
Award nights and large presentations
Concerts and live performances
Comedy and touring shows

Technical capability that supports complex productions

With up to 10 metres of vertical space, integrated rigging points, dedicated loading bays and a goods entrance, Riverside Theatre is designed to handle technically demanding events.

Back-of-house facilities support efficient bump-in and bump-out, while adjoining foyer spaces allow for smooth audience movement before, during and after events.

Access and flow

Located in the centre of Perth and within walking distance of the train station, Riverside Theatre is designed to move large audiences efficiently.

Multiple entry points, nearby parking and integrated foyers make arrival, circulation and exit simple for both organisers and guests.

Capacity Range

Theatre (full)

2,500 guests

Theatre (half)

~1,030 guests