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For commercial event enquiries, please contact:

Peta Downes | Producer, Commercial and Contemporary Performance

peta.downes@penrith.city
(02) 4723 7602

For all other event enquiries, please contact:

The Venues team

venues@penrith.city
(02) 4723 7624

A Premier Venue for Music & Performance

The Richard Bonynge Concert Hall (RBCH) is a premier 550-seat venue, expertly designed for exceptional acoustics and an immersive audience experience.

Featuring acoustically treated walls, a state-of-the-art LED lighting system, a full-coverage PA, and advanced AV capabilities, the RBCH offers a versatile, high-quality setting for live music concerts, theatre and dance performances, and public speaking engagements.

With its polished hardwood stage, tiered seating, side galleries, and dedicated choir position, the hall is perfectly equipped to accommodate a wide range of performances. Home to the Penrith Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and Penrith Youth Orchestra (PYO), the RBCH delivers a well-controlled live acoustic profile, ideal for both amplified and unamplified performances.

Stage & Performance Features

  • Polished hardwood stage floor (13m W x 8m D, 1.2m high from the auditorium floor)
  • Un-raked stage with solid painted concrete walls, masked by black curtains on all sides
  • Customizable wing space and masking available upon request
  • Backstage access from both stage right and stage left
  • Stage access from the auditorium via side doors or temporary stairs (available on request)
  • Self-supported set pieces only – modifications such as drilling, painting, or tie-downs are not permitted
Technical Specifications

Audience Experience & Seating

  • 550 seats in total, including 484 in the stalls and 66 in the gallery
  • Raked seating configuration, with two stepped aisles dividing the space into three sections
  • Choir stand located behind a black curtain at the rear of the stage
Review Floor Plan

Acoustics & Sound Reinforcement

  • Naturally live acoustic profile, ensuring clarity and depth for unamplified performances
  • Ideal for orchestral music, theatre, and public speaking
  • Sound reinforcement recommended for amplified music, conferences, and high-energy performances

Venue Hire Enquiry Form

Interested in hosting your event at The Joan? Complete the form and our helpful team will get back to you as soon as possible.

We offer spaces for:

  • Live music concerts
  • Musicals and drama
  • Dance performances
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Community festivals
  • Seminars
  • Corporate events
  • Workshops
    …and more!

For other enquiries regarding your event, please get in touch with the Venues team on:

venues@penrith.city
(02) 4723 7624

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Please note we will reply via email as soon as possible. Please do not submit multiple forms within a 7-day period. 

Venues team : Ph: 02 4723 7624 or email: venues@penrith.city

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