Causeway Hall Centenary Celebration
Overview
They're celebrating 100 years of the Causeway Hall!
Built in 1925 by local volunteers with materials from the Federal Capital Commission, the Causeway Hall is one of Canberra's oldest and most beloved community venues. Created when the city was still taking shape, it became the first and largest purpose‑built hall for the young capital. For decades it hosted concerts, dances, silent films, sporting events and countless social gatherings.
Today, it stands as the last substantial building from the original Causeway settlement and a testament to the community spirit that shaped early Canberra.
That same spirit lives on as the hall thrives as home to Canberra's independent theatre scene.
The Canberra City Band performed at the hall's first public event on 28 November 1925 and at its official opening on 6 February 1926. To mark the centenary, they're hosting a special concert with the band, celebrating the hall's earliest performances and its enduring cultural role. They'll present a selection of show tunes and favourites, joined by guest vocalists Louiza Blomfield, Jarrad West, Dave Collins, Janie Lawson and Joe Dinn.
Alongside the music, a curated display of archival photographs and stories will trace the hall's journey from a bustling early entertainment hub to its current life as ACT Hub, highlighting its rich history and social significance.
Dates
7 Mar 2026- Bar
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.