Venue hire

Adelaide University offers a range of unique and versatile spaces to book and hire. Each campus has outdoor and indoor venues, including lecture theatres, lawns, function rooms, and Grand Halls. Whether you're planning a conference, workshop or celebration, our venues combine heritage charm with modern facilities. Search our campuses to find a venue to suit your needs.

Hire fees apply to bookings made by external parties. All bookings by external parties must be made by the person or organisation who is hosting the event using the Event Hire Request form.

Adelaide University’s sporting grounds and affiliated facilities are also available for hire. Please visit the Adelaide University Sport page for locations and to make a booking. 

Staff and student bookings

Adelaide University staff and students can book most lecture theatres, classrooms and some function spaces through the Web Room Booking system. Detailed Web Room Booking instructions can be found on the Services Hub.

Note that the system is not available to people with visitor access or to people external to the University.

More information about how to book a non-teaching space and the various approvals needed can be found on the Services Hub.

Catering and alcohol service

Catering is available at all campuses with tailored menus for events of all sizes. Learn more about catering options at the Eat and drink on campus webpage.

Some campuses also have outdoor kitchen and barbecue facilities for self-catering. Users must comply with relevant legislation including:

• Food Act 2001
• Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code

Service of alcohol at events on University property is subject to strict rules and conditions. BYO alcohol is not permitted. 

A Request to Serve Alcohol form must be completed at least two weeks prior to any event where alcohol is being served or sold. More information is provided on the Alcohol at campus events webpage.

Security

Security guards are mandatory for events serving alcohol with 30 or more guests. One additional guard is required for every 100 attendees.

For events catered by Taikunthi, the National Wine Centre or the UniBar, security costs will be incorporated into your catering quote. For any other security guard hire requirements, you will need to request a quote via the Security Guard Request form. 

Download the security hire request form (149KB). 

Audio visual equipment

Most common teaching spaces are equipped with standard AV facilities including screens, built-in computers, microphones and speakers.  

Should your event require more complex AV equipment, you are welcome to contact your own choice of third-party provider who will quote and charge for their services separately.

The University’s Information Technology team are available during business hours via telephone to assist with AV support. On-site assistance will only be available in the case of broken equipment. 

Displaying banners or signage

Approval is required before displaying temporary banners or large event signage on University grounds. If you wish to install temporary signage or banners, please email the following details to the Facilities Bookings team: 

• size of the banner
• intended location of the banner 
• dates for display

Facilities Bookings will provide you with a quote for installation at the approved location if required. 

Furniture hire

Furniture is not available for hire from the University. Individuals who hire furniture and marquees from external providers are responsible for delivery, setup, and collection post-event.

Event parking

Parking at all Adelaide University campuses is limited, and ad-hoc event parking cannot be guaranteed. In some cases, parking permits may be provided to event organisers.

More information about parking is provided on the Parking on campus webpage.