We DO NOT charge a venue hire fee for events in the evening (Garden Bar & Empress Room). We have minimum spends across food & beverages on mid-week, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Garden Bar & Empress Room
(Event pricing, not theatre bookings)

• Weeknights – $1,990 min spend across food & drinks

• Friday Nights $2,990 min spend across food & drinks

• Saturday Nights – $3,990 min spend across food & drinks

• Saturday & Sunday Daytime – $500 venue fee + $1,000 min spend across food & drinks

We charge a $500 venue hire fee for daytime events on Saturdays and Sundays

(usually baby showers, kids parties or other celebrations).

No, Arcana is a licensed venue. NO alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks can be brought on site. If they are, you will be asked to leave.

Unfortunately No, we have a commercial kitchen, chef and staff on-site.

Please check out our delicious A La Carte menu and Functions Menu.

Unfortunately No, we have a commercial kitchen, chef and staff on-site.

Please check out our delicious A La Carte menu and Functions Menu.

We have some incredible dessert options as well.

We have 25 on-site car parks and 200 after hours street parks available.

Yes, please click here to see our 3D walk through including photos from theatre shows, events and film shoots.

Yes, we have the Moorooka Train Station and Bus Stop very close.

Directions to Closest Bus Stop from Arcana

Directions to Moorooka Train Station from Arcana

Yes, children are welcome at Arcana, as long as they are supervised by an adult at all time.

We have a diverse range of quality craft beers on tap – click here for our menu.

We strive to work with local and independent breweries, to bring you the very best of South East Queensland. At this point, those include Black Hops, Aether, Sealegs, Revel & Stone & Wood.

You welcome to book a table if you’re coming to Arcana for a show.

Please, book a table here.

We will be following the QLD government health measures in place at the time of the event. At the moment, there are no vaccination requirements to enter a licensed venue.

Please send us an email ! arcanabrisbane (at) gmail.com

We welcome to you visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/terms/ for our terms and conditions for events, theatre and studio hire.

No, sorry, we do not offer ceremony only packages.

We offer a discounted minimum bar spend for weekday weddings. Please complete our inquiry form and one of our team will come back to you with more details.

Please complete our inquiry form to receive our Wedding Packages Booklet to further understand all that we offer for your special day.

Yes, we host many baby showers each and every year. Arcana’s Garden Bar is the perfect place to celebrate your baby shower with your friends and family.

Garden Bar Pricing for Baby Showers
Saturday & Sunday Daytime | 4 hour exclusive
10am – 2pm or 12pm – 4pm

See below for pricing options.

Yes, we host many baby showers each and every year. Arcana’s Garden Bar is the perfect place to celebrate your baby shower with your friends and family.

Garden Bar Pricing for Baby Showers
Saturday & Sunday Daytime
10am – 2pm or 12pm – 4pm

For bookings between 25-50 people
$250 venue fee + $1,000 min spend on food & drinks
** This is not an exclusive booking, we will section off a suitable area 

Yes, we host many baby showers each and every year. Arcana’s Garden Bar is the perfect place to celebrate your baby shower with your friends and family.

Garden Bar Pricing for Baby Showers
Saturday & Sunday Daytime | 4 hour exclusive
10am – 2pm or 12pm – 4pm

For Bookings of 50+ people
$500 venue fee + $1,000 min spend on food & drinks
* Minimum of 50 people for exclusive bookings

We can we can offer a beautiful balloon garland for $650.

Visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/extras/ to see what this looks like.

This includes custom balloon colours and custom write on the backdrop.

We can we can offer a our 1.2m high light up BABY letters for $396.

Visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/extras/ to see what this looks like.

This includes custom balloon colours and custom write on the backdrop.

All bookings are 4-hours exclusive:

• Afternoon bookings are 4-hrs between from 12pm – 5pm

• Evening bookings are 4-hrs between 6pm – 11pm

• You can add extra hours for a charge.

Our liquor licence finishes at 11pm, so we cannot serve past this time.

Yes, you are welcome to arrive one (1) hour prior to your event in order to set up. However, your guests should arrive no earlier than the time of the event (the bar will not be open until the event start time).

Yes we do, click here to see this.

Yes, we have many great options for 18th and 21st birthday parties.

A security guard is required for 18th and 21st birthdays with over 50 people.

We charge $66 per hour for our security guards.

We can we can offer a Photo Booth for $880 for 4-hours.

Visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/extras/ to see what this looks like.

This includes your choice of 8 different back drops and props.

We can we can offer a Jumping Castle for $350 for 4-hours.

Visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/extras/ to see what this looks like.

This includes your choice of 8 different back drops and props.

We can we can offer a Face Painter for $145 per hour
(usually 10-15 faces over one hour).

Visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/extras/ to see what this looks like.

This includes your choice of 8 different back drops and props.

You are welcome to bring your own decoration, as long as it is taken down or thrown away at the end of the evening.

No, sorry, we don’t host any formal events or post formal parties at Arcana.

We do host many other school related activities and events.

You are welcome to bring a cake free of charge, this can be stored in our fridge if you like. We can happily provide our plates and gold hammered cutlery for $3.95 per person, or you’re welcome to bring in paper plates and plastic cutlery. We just ask you clean all of this up at the end of your booking (leftover cake to be taken away or thrown away is bins provided).

Yes, we have several different DJ and musician options.

Please visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/extras/ for all options and prices.

We offer four (4) standard layouts, including:

Standard Layout with 7.2m x 4.8m x 900mm stage & 200 seats

Cabaret Stage with Thrust & 148 seats

Raked Seating only, 10m x 9m floor stage with 80 seats

Standard Stage with long Catwalk & 200 seats

The Empress Theatre includes:

– Super cold Theatre Air Conditioning
– Dressing room with stage access & a/c
– Stage comms system with headsets
– Use of Arcana’s Ticketing system
– Pro Audio Console, 3 radio mics & headsets
– ETC console, 7 movers & 24 RGD par cans
– 5m high black theatre drapes
– Ground floor access for the bump in/out
– Bar & Kitchen facilities to complete your guests experience at Arcana.

Check out our theatre tech specs here.

A standard day hire is eight (8) hours.

Ticket Prices

Please factor in Arcana’s booking fee of $3.30 per ticket sold. Your guests will also pay a bank charge of 2.5% of the total cost + a trybooking charge of 55cents per ticket sold.

This is a ticketing example

Ticket price $30
Bank Fee 2.5% $0.75
Trybooking Fee $0.55
Final ticket price: $28.70
Less $3.30 Arcana ticketing fee
Ticket income to you = $25.40

Yes, we usually open the bar and kitchen 1.5 hours before the advertised show starting time. Occasionally with smaller theatre shows, we alter what the kitchen can offer and if we can offer meals at all.

Click here to review our theatre tech specs.

No, sorry, we have sprung floors that are not made to support the weight of a car.

We have the two studios suitable for film and photography.

The Empress Room

– Super cold 55Kw air conditioning
– Available during the week & some weekends
– 99% black 24 hours a day
– Studio is 19m long x 12m wide
– Overhead rig with multiple movers & LEDs
– tri truss grid capable of hanging equipment
– 5m high fully surround black theatre drapes
– a/c make up/dressing room
– 7m high ceiling apex
– access to mobile scaffold included in the hire

The Moon Room

The Moon Studio is a private studio space.

–10m wide x 6m deep with
– 3.5m high ceilings
– air conditioning
– PA
– fully surround 2.5m high black theatre drapes

Make an inquiry online for pricing and more info.

It’s easy to book at ARCANA.

Online Film Bookings Monday to Friday Only.

Weekends Bookings must be cleared via Management (please email us!)

Follow the steps below:

1. Visit https://arcana.skedda.com/booking

2. Select the date and start time you’re wanting

3. Click the BOOK button at the top

4. Select your end time

5. Enter all of your details (name, email, mobile) to create a profile

6. Lastly enter the payment details (credit card) & click CONFIRM

You will be emailed a confirmation and venue instructions. Now you have a profile with your payment details, you can book again anytime in a matter of a few clicks.

No, the lights are not included in the hire.

You can hire the lights and a technician for a 45-min consult and design for $349.

This includes the technician showing you how to navigate from one lighting state to the next so you can change the lights when you’re ready over your hire.

The technician will typically be able to produce 4-5 lighting states for you.

Yes, you can hire JUST the hazer without the lighting for $99 per day (up to 8 hours). Email arcanabrisbane (at) gmail.com to book this in with Management.

It’s easy to book at ARCANA.

Follow the steps below:

1. Visit https://arcana.skedda.com/booking

2. Select the date and start time you’re wanting

3. Click the BOOK button at the top

4. Select your end time

5. Enter all of your details (name, email, mobile) to create a profile

6. Lastly enter the payment details (credit card) & click CONFIRM

You will be emailed a confirmation and venue instructions. Now you have a profile with your payment details, you can book again anytime in a matter of a few clicks.

Yes, we offer a 10% discount on all studio rates for hirers wanting to commit to an on-going hire. This must be an annual commitment with a tenancy agreement signed and monthly invoicing. Email us at arcanabrisbane (at) gmail.com to discuss this further.

The Empress Room 

 14.4m long x 10.8m wide with 8m high ceilings. Featuring a brand new 55Kw Air Conditioning system, PA and fully surround 5m high black theatre drapes. Pricing for non-event bookings.

The Moon Room 

The Moon Studio is a private studio space measuring 10m wide x 6m deep with 3.5m high ceilings. Includes air conditioning, PA and fully surround 2.5m high black theatre drapes.

The Sun Room 

The Sun Studio is 8.4m wide x 7.6m deep, a total of 64sqm and includes wooden flooring, surround mirrors, PA, air conditioning, projector and screen.

No, Arcana is a fully licensed venue across food & drinks. NO alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, or outside food can be brought on site. If they are, you will be asked to leave. Please contact us for food and drink packages should you wish to include this into your hire.

As the hirer you agree that any termination or cancellation you make within 72-hours (three days) of your date of hire will result in no refunds. Arcana will offer a studio hire credit for any cancellations made over 72 hours in advance. We do not issue refunds.

We welcome to you visit https://arcanabrisbane.com/terms/ for our terms and conditions for events, theatre and studio hire. Scroll to the bottom of the page for all studio hire related terms and conditions.

Click here to follow the steps to update your credit card details in our booking system.

Conference Packages

(complete our inquiry form for pricing info)

Here’s all of our current conference pricing:

Empress Room Only (8-hour use) including:

– theatre style seating for 200 people OR tables & chairs for 160 people
– use of the Garden Bar as a break out space for morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
– Stage of up to 7.2m wide x 4.8m deep x 900mm high
– Incredible PA, microphones & lighting rig for speakers or panel
– Projector with a huge 3.6m wide screen
– Add 4K Projector with 8m x 6m White Cyc screen for $880 per day
– Use of Moon Room & Sun Room for break out activities
– Conference Menu, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages if required

Garden Bar Only (8-hour use) includes:

– Low and high tables and couches for 80 people
– Conference Menu, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages if required
– Small stage of up to 2.4m wide x 2.4m deep x 400mm high if required
– Incredible PA & microphone for speaker
– Conference Menu, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages if required

Moon Room Only (8-hour use) includes:

– Low and high tables and couches for 50 people or theatre style for 70 people
– Conference Menu, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages if required
– Incredible PA

We can offer Sweet, Savoury & Lunch options from $10/pp

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