Elder Hall
Elder Hall is regularly home to ASO’s Matinee Series, with a fine acoustic for orchestral music.
Directions
Elder Hall is located within the grounds of The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our concerts here soon.
Seating
Elder Hall is divided into three seating areas. Front stalls, rear stalls and gallery.
Check individual concerts for seating reserves and pricing.
Transport
For public transport options we recommend using Adelaide Metro’s Journey Planner
Parking
For easy parking nearby, we recommend:
Wilson Parking North Terrace
225 North Terrace, Adelaide
Enter via North Terrace opposite the Art Gallery of SA
Dining
Art Gallery Food & Wine
behind the Art Gallery, North Tce
Fishbank
2 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
2KW
2 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
Accessibility
Getting to the venue
Is there accessible car parking available?
Yes, enter via Gate 23 on North Terrace.
Is there a designated drop off area?
No.
Is the venue accessible by public transport?
Yes. For public transport options we recommend using Adelaide Metro’s Journey Planner
What is the terrain to the venue entrance like, are there any obstacles?
There is a paved path direct from North Terrace.
Is there signage or way-finding to look out for?
Yes. A-frame signage is placed in front of the building on event days.
Getting inside the venue
Are there steps or stairs at the entrance?
Yes, there are 7 steps up into the foyer of Elder Hall.
Is there an accessible ramp to get inside?
No.
Is there an accessible lift to get inside?
Yes, located on the Eastern side of the building
Are there any obstacles in the entry of the foyer?
Steps.
What is the terrain like getting inside?
Seven (7) concrete steps with a handrail on either side.
Getting information and/or assistance inside the venue
Where is the Box Office located?
In the main foyer, to the right.
Is there an information assistant available?
Yes, every event has a front of house manager.
Where is First Aid located?
The First Aid kit is located at the tech booth (see front of house manager).
The defibrillator is located at the Box Office (see front of house manager).
Is there a communication board available?
No.
Is the venue a Companion Card affiliate?
Yes. Plus, all ASO events are!
Getting to your seat
Are the doors throughout the venue and into the theatre open and wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
Is there fixed seating?
Yes.
Is there accessible seating?
Yes.
Is wheelchair hire available?
No.
Are there easy access seats?
Yes, but not designated.
Where are wheelchairs positioned for seating?
Multiple locations in the stalls,
Getting to the bathroom
Does the venue have accessible toilets?
Yes, on the lower ground floor. Accessible by lift from the auditorium. Toilets are opposite the lift entrance/exit.
Getting to a quiet space
Is there a quiet room available?
No.
Hearing
Is there an Auslan interpreter available?
No.
Does the venue offer Assistive Listening Systems?
No.
Vision
What is the lighting in the venue like?
Standard concert lighting is bright stage and dim house. House lights are raised during entry and exit.
Does the venue use strobe lights?
No.
Is braille available, and if so, where and what for?
No.
Is large print signage or print media offered?
No.
Do performances offer captioning (e.g closed or open captioning)?
No.
Accessing Water and Food
Is drinking water available and where? Is it free of cost?
Yes. There are jugs of water available to use for free on the foyer bar.
Is there food available for purchase?
No.
Assistance Animals
Does the venue have an area assistance animals can go for toileting?
No.
Does the venue have water available for assistance animals?
Yes, see the house manager.
Did you know?
Elder Hall, built in 1900 at the University of Adelaide, is named after Sir Thomas Elder, as a result of his philanthropy. At the same time the Elder Conservatorium was established. The Hall was completely refurbished in 1978; in 1979 a spectacular organ built by Casavant Freres of Quebec was installed. Crafted in the French Classical tradition, the organ is regarded as one of the finest instruments in the country.