Theatrette
Free documentary screenings, plus monthly vinyl listening events in an intimate heritage theatre.
Step into the Theatrette and spot the original lecture theatre features. With a colour scheme characteristic of early twentieth-century theatre halls, the wooden stage includes the original blackboard and screen and Art Deco patterns feature throughout the light fittings, doors and wall panelling.
Recently refurbished, we often host special events, screenings and school excursions in this space.
Vinyl Lounge
Lovers of those warm analogue vinyl sounds rejoice! Join us on the first Friday of every month for wax treats.
Bring your treasured vinyl records and share what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables at the monthly listening party in our Canberra Theatrette. Music from all genres and decades are welcome, along with shared music stories.
Book your spot belowFree documentaries and more
Australian documentary film screenings? For free? In Canberra?
It’s true. Spend a Saturday or Sunday morning and early afternoon at the NFSA Theatrette watching free documentaries.
Our Drop-In Docos screen films every Saturday and Sunday.
Find out moreExplore our other spaces
Dom’s deli & bar
Modern deli and bar serving locally roasted coffee, pastries and signature sandwiches by day, transforming into an intimate wine bar by night.
The Library
Pop culture curiosities from Australia’s screen and sound history.
Our building
Discover highlights and curiosities from Australia’s audiovisual history throughout our Art Deco building.
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