Salamanca Arts Centre

Top choice in Hobart


The nonprofit Salamanca Arts Centre has been here since 1977 and occupies seven Salamanca warehouses. It's home to dozens of arts organisations and individuals, including excellent shops, galleries, theatres, studios, performing-arts venues, a cheese shop, a couple of cafes and public spaces.

Don't miss the free Friday evening Rektango hoedown in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard out the back.


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