About the Red Earth Arts Precinct

The region’s premier venue, providing a home for the arts, culture, functions, events and conferencing.  

Set in the heart of Karratha, the Red Earth Arts Precinct is the region’s premier venue, providing a home for the arts, culture, functions, events and conferencing.  It serves as a hub for many REAF events including the opening and closing events, as well as workshops and smaller performances.

The $52m facility opened its doors in April 2018, winning the prestigious 2018 Master Builders Bankwest Excellence in Construction, WA’s Best Regional Project award.  

The venue holds a special facility liquor license and works with a variety of local catering companies to deliver exceptional events of all shapes and sizes, with venues to suit both corporate and private functions. 

The precinct features:  

  • A multi-purpose auditorium featuring motorised retractable seating for up to 478 guests.  

  • The Shelf rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, serviced by a catering kitchen.  

  • Two stylish foyer spaces, one at ground level and the other adjoining our rooftop terrace.  

  • An expansive grassed amphitheatre, suitable for large-scale events of up to 2,000 guests.  

  • Two versatile studio spaces, which combined allow for up to 100 guests. 

  • A state-of-the-art public library.  

  • Additional spaces including a kiosk, green room and multiple dressing rooms.   

Learn more about the Red Earth Arts Precinct, including facility space details, accessibility information, and hire details, on the REAP website.