Box Factory community centre
The Box Factory community centre provides a welcoming and inclusive space for the community to meet and connect.
Located in what was once the Federal Box Factory (and the signage still exists to prove it), the two-storey, wheelchair accessible building has been a community meeting place for over 30 years.
The centre can be hired on both a regular and ad hoc basis. Community groups can hire for free and businesses or organisations, not-for-profit, closed groups, and even family gatherings can book our cost-effective spaces.
For more information visit Community Centre Room Hire.
Activities at the Box Factory
The centre is a meeting place for local residents and also an ideal venue for a range of events.
The activities and programs facilitated by community groups are open to everyone, and address needs or gaps identified by our wider community, adding vibrancy to our neighbourhoods, and reflecting the broader community.
You can choose from a range of programs, events and groups that take place after 4:00 pm weekdays and on weekends.
The University of the Third Age runs a school of learning at the Centre from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Courses are aimed at those in ‘active retirement’ and range from politics and philosophy to languages and history. (note: the Centre is not available for hire during these times).
Volunteers are always welcome to register to help at the centre.
Community Garden
Do you want to grow your own herbs and vegetables? Do you like sharing your knowledge with the local community? Then you’ll love being involved in the small table-top community garden located at the Centre.
Getting to the centre
Walking: We’re only about 3 minutes' walk from Hurtle Square (Pulteney Street) along Halifax Street and about 5 minutes from Hutt Street along McLaren Street.
By Tram: Alight at Victoria Square, then walk up Angas Street, turning right into Pulteney Street to Hurtle Square. Turn left onto Halifax Street then second right into Regent Street (approximately ten minutes).
By Bus: Numerous buses go along Pulteney Street and Hutt Street.
The Free City Connector passes along Halifax Street (Stops H1 east-bound and S1 westbound) every 15 minutes in both directions. Routes 98A and 98C serve the free city and North Adelaide loop. Routes 99A and 99C serve the free city loop.
Need more information?
If you have any questions about the Box Factory Community Centre, please contact our staff and they will be happy to help you:
Location and opening hours
Box Factory Community Centre
59 Regent Street South, Adelaide
The centre can be booked from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm weekdays and 7:00 am to 11:00 pm on weekends.
University of the Third Age runs a school of learning at the centre from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Please note, the centre is not available for hire during these times.