Auditorium at City Recital Hall
2 Angel Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
City Recital Hall's auditorium is considered one of Australia's most acoustically exceptional venues. The room can be configured in various ways including:
- Fully seated (1240 seated) for conference, talk or concert events.
- Seats removed on Level 1 (815 standing) for parties and dance events.
- Combined with additional spaces in the venue to make a multi-room conference or party event, including the ground floor foyer bar (300 pax), function room / VIP room (100 pax), and multiple bar areas that can fit 50-200 people.
The Hall's common areas were fully refurbished in 2024, making for one of the most special places to host an event in the heart of Sydney CBD.
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Reviews for City Recital Hall
Radhika Aiyer
The acoustics was wonderful. I took my daughter to hear Mary Beard speak. She was a wonderful historian who spoke with in depth knowledge and a touch of humour. The event itself was very well organised
Geoff Morel
This is a really great space and quite intimate. We were there for the ABC program ‘The Piano’ and it was ideal for that. I don’t think that there would be any bad seats no matter where you sat. The piano playing and other instruments sounded so clean and clear. Definitely go again for another performance.
Jeremy Nuñez
Great theatre. Built and fit for purpose with a great location. Great for orchestras with a decent bar and multiple levels for viewing/hearing. Surrounded by great restaurants if you want a nice meal prior or afterwards. Recommend.
Janine Tow
Very convenient location so close to Wynyard. There are bars on several levels to buy wines which are poured into 'glasses' which you can take inside the concert hall.
Leah Kid Bucket List
I had no idea the Sydney Recital Hall even existed—until we mistakenly parked at the Opera House for a Sydney Symphony performance and had to make a mad dash uphill to the actual venue! Thankfully, the staff at the Hall were calm, attentive, and incredibly helpful. Even though we arrived late, they guided us on when and how to enter without disrupting the performance. The venue offers drinks, ice cream, and light snacks, which added a nice touch. The seats are a little on the firm side, but the acoustics are excellent and the layout ensures a clear view from almost anywhere in the hall. A beautiful, intimate venue worth discovering—just double-check your tickets first!
Other spaces at this venue
Conference Room
City Recital Hall regularly hosts talks and conferences, including TEDxSydney.
The Hall can be configured to suit conferences of all sizes:
- Auditorium utilised in full (1238 seated), or level one only (600 seated).
- Break-out spaces are available including a Function Room (80 seated), as well as the Ground Floor Foyer & Bar (150 seated, 300 standing). These spaces can also be hired on their own for smaller corporate events.
- City Recital Hall is particularly suited to any event which requires high production values across sound, lighting, and A/V, especially if there is a performance element.
Private Cocktail Bar & Club
Our Private Cocktail Bar & Club is a dedicated ground floor space ideal for cocktail parties, showcases, club-style events, and intimate weddings, with the option to include live music or a DJ.
The space can be configured as a standing or cocktail lounge setup, depending on the event style. It also offers the option of a small or large stage to suit performance or presentation needs.
The venue is available either on a minimum spend basis or as a full venue hire.