Fitters Workshop

Hire a venue in the Kingston Arts Precinct, located 5.5 kms from Canberra city centre.

About the venue

Constructed between 1916-1917, the Fitters Workshop is part of the historic Kingston Power House precinct. Designed by John Smith Murdoch, the building originally belonged to a wider industrial complex which carried out government maintenance works.

The Fitters Workshop has preserved architectural features like the high ceilings and large windows making it an ideal space for arts and cultural use.

You can hire the Fitters Workshop for:

live music
weddings
art exhibitions
various performances
individual artist or community projects.

You can also hire it for other reasons which demonstrate an artistic or cultural connection to the Kingston Arts Precinct.

Credit: Photo of wedding banquet set up by Anthea and Lyndon Film and Photography

Where is it

Address

21 Wentworth Avenue
Kingston
ACT 2604

Seating capacity

The venue has a maximum occupancy of 200 people.

For more information about setup options and maximum seating capacity, see 'Conditions of hire' under the 'Fees and conditions of hire' section.

Venue facilities

The Fitters Workshop is an industrial space with plenty of natural light.

There are no bathroom, kitchen facilities, or running water on site. Hirers are required to source temporary amenities for the duration of their hire.

Fees and conditions of hire

For information on fees and conditions for hiring the venue, read the Conditions of hire [PDF 2.4 MB].

How to book

The first step in making a booking for this venue is to submit an enquiry. We will respond within 1 to 3 business days.

In the enquiry form we will ask you a few questions about your event so we can understand your requirements. There's no commitment at this stage. If you decide to go ahead after we've responded to your enquiry, we will explain the next steps.

Submit a booking enquiry