Government Of WA Greenlight Commencement Of Perth Concert Hall Redevelopment

The historic Perth Concert Hall, located in the heart of Perth’s CBD and renowned for its world-class acoustics, has been given the green light to commence a transformative redevelopment this February.

This $150.3 million project, part of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal, represents a collaborative investment between state and federal government and the City of Perth.

Designed to preserve the venue’s architectural heritage and elevate its functionality, the redevelopment will introduce significant upgrades. These include a complete refurbishment of seating, expanded rehearsal spaces, enhanced backstage facilities, and improved accessibility features such as remodelled auditorium entries and new lifts. The forecourts on both the northern and southern sides will be landscaped, creating vibrant outdoor spaces for events and gatherings.

Managed by the Arts and Culture Trust and overseen by an inter-agency steering committee, the project was first introduced last September with the aim to restore the hall's heritage elements while ensuring it meets contemporary performance and audience needs. 

This initiative will also fulfill a long-standing commitment to provide the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) with a permanent place to call home.

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Construction is scheduled to commence in early 2025 following the venue's closure in December last year, with reopening anticipated in early 2028. 

WA Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman commented in a press statement, “The WA Government is extremely proud to be a part of securing the future of this iconic Perth building which has showcased local, national and international artists for more than 50 years.”

"The revitalised state-of-the-art venue will be a culturally significant community asset for decades to come."