Albert Hall, Canberra

The Albert Hall is a hall in Canberra, used for entertainment. It is on Commonwealth Avenue between Commonwealth Bridge and the Hotel Canberra in the suburb of Yarralumla. The hall was opened on 10 March 1928 by the Prime Minister, Stanley Bruce. The hall was designed by the Federal Capital Commission architect John Kirkpatrick, assisted by Robert Casboulte and Henry Rolland. It is in the Georgian Revival style. A porte-cochere at the front allows for passengers from vehicles to alight undercover. The Albert Hall is used by a range of groups, individuals and commercial operators. It is used on weekends and during the week for private events, dances, balls, performances, cultural activities and commercial sales.