TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE
PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCE
✨ Indulge before the show in true style.
Step out onto the balcony and into an exclusive pre-show experience that’s all about elegance, flavour, and atmosphere. For just $25 per person, you’ll enjoy:
• 🧀 A handcrafted mini cheese platter
• 🍤 Two chef-designed canapés bursting with flavour
• 🍽️ A warming mini meal, created to leave you satisfied.
• 🍸 A selection of premium beverages available for purchase.
All served with a side of breathtaking views, and the buzz of anticipation before the curtain rises.
Whether you're celebrating something special or just treating yourself, the Balcony Cocktail Lounge sets the perfect tone for an unforgettable night at the theatre.
And don’t rush off – we’re open again at intermission and on select post-show evenings to keep the magic going.
🎭 Make your night out feel like an event.
Hire the Civic Theatre Balcony Bar FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
Elevate your next celebration with an exclusive private event at the Balcony Bar, perched above the Townsville Civic Theatre. With sweeping views across the theatre foyer and a chic, intimate feel, this is the perfect hideaway for VIP receptions, milestone birthdays, corporate networking, and pre- or post-show gatherings.
Host with confidence: Michels Catering & Events delivers full-service hospitality, from menu design and beverage service to staffing, styling, and a seamless run-of-show.
Each private hire includes:
Exclusive use of the Balcony Bar for your booked period
Full event set-up and pack-down
Professional, RSA-certified staff
All glassware, barware, napkins, and waste management
Coordination with Theatre management for access and logistics
CIVIC THEATRE SHOWS
Located in the theatre forecourt, Michels Café and Bar offers a variety of dining and refreshment options to enhance your theatre experience. Michels Café and Bar is open 1.5 hours before every performance.
Dine Before the Show
Start your night with a hot meal, light snacks, or refreshing drinks in a relaxed setting before heading into the theatre. Our menu features a variety of options, from freshly prepared gourmet meals to convenient grab-and-go snacks.
Availability is limited, and food service concludes 20 minutes before the show begins, so be sure to arrive early.
Join us in 2026 at Michels Café and Bar, where every sip, bite, and interaction is crafted to complement the magic of your Townsville Civic Theatre experience.
Experience Michels Café outside showtime
Serving barista coffee, fresh pastries, wraps, salads, smoothies, and Michels ready-made meals, Michels Civic Theatre Café is open Tuesday to Friday, 7:00am to 2:00pm, welcoming both theatre patrons and the wider community.
Whether you are attending a live performance or simply looking for a welcoming space to unwind, our café and bar is designed to cater to all your needs. Whether you’re on the run or popping in to relax for a while, we offer a comfortable, inviting space to enjoy great food and drinks.
Café pre-order available, with convenient drive-up parking right at the venue. Grab a coffee, breakfast, or lunch on your way to work or on the way home from the school drop-off, without the hassle.