Venue Hire

We offer a range of venues for hire, suitable for meetings, conferences, community events, performances, weddings and celebrations.

Council‑managed venues are available across the Shire and can accommodate events of various sizes and purposes.

Visit here for our Fees and Charges or call Council on (07) 4776 4600.

Planning your event

When planning an event, it’s a good idea to check what other events may already be scheduled in the local area.

Visit Council’s What’s On page to view upcoming community events and festivals.

Available venues

Council venues available for hire include:

Halifax Hall, Rifle Range Road, Halifax

Ingham Showgrounds, 17 Cooper Street, Ingham

Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham

TYTO Conference and Events Centre, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Each venue offers different facilities and capacities to suit a variety of events.

For availability and general enquiries call (07) 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Venue hire forms

The following forms are required to request venue hire. Please ensure the correct form is completed for your chosen venue and submitted to Council for processing.

TYTO Precinct Hire Form(PDF, 1MB)
For bookings at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre, including Jacana, Jabiru, Whistler, Monarch and Wagtail Rooms.

Hall Hire Form(PDF, 1MB)
For bookings at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall and Halifax Hall.

Ingham Showgrounds Hire Form(PDF, 1MB)
For booking the Showgrounds or individual areas within the site.

Movement Record Form(PDF, 495KB)
Required for events involving livestock or animal movement at the Ingham Showgrounds.

Completed forms can be returned to Council by email: council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or in person at 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.

Call (07) 4776 4600 for any assistance or for more information.

Other Council facilities

The following public spaces are currently under lease arrangements and are not available for hire at this time.

Hinchinbrook Meeting Place, Ingham Botanical Gardens, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Showgrounds Pavilion, 17 Cooper Street, Ingham

Community equipment hire

Council makes a range of facilities equipment available free of charge for use by non‑profit and community groups. A refundable bond is payable once a booking is confirmed.

Equipment available:

Temporary power boxes: 6 available

Temporary grandstands: 8 available

Community wheelie bins: 40 available

All equipment is subject to availability and suitable use conditions.

How to apply

To request hire of any Council facilities equipment:

Complete the Hire of Facilities Equipment Application Form (Download)(PDF, 217KB)

Submit the completed form to Council for assessment

A refundable bond will be required upon booking confirmation

Completed forms can be returned to Council by email: council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or in person at 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.

Call (07) 4776 4600 for any assistance or for more information.