Venue

Berninneit

Welcome to Berninneit – our multi award winning cultural masterpiece in Cowes, Phillip Island.

Located just a block back from the beach and in the thriving town centre of Cowes, this sustainably built arts hub has been created to showcase the soul of entertainment, music, art, performance, exhibitions, culture and community in Phillip Island for generations to come.

Berninneit (Bunurong for 'gather together') offers a 265 capacity theatre, a grand hall, art gallery, customer and visitor information centre, museum, MYLI library, community spaces, kiosk and the incredible public art piece Yawa by Maree Clarke.

Venue FAQs

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Venue Hire

Venue hire fees and technical specification documents are linked below.

Venues Fees - Standard PDF

Conditions of Hire

Berninneit - Technical Specs PDF

Wonthaggi - Technical Specs PDF

Venue Information

To view and book the Community Spaces and Meeting Rooms at Berninneit please visit our online portal

http://www.basscoast.bookable.net.au/

Venue Hire

venuehire@basscoast.vic.gov.au

General Enquiries

cultural.venues@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Bass Coast Cultural Venues

(03) 5671 2720

Venue Details

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 5pm - 10pm
Friday: 5pm - 10pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Berninneit is also open for live events and more days for cinema screenings during school holidays.
We strongly recommend that you pre-purchase tickets ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Accessible seating is available.

Phone

(03) 5671 2211

Address

91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island.
Victoria, 3922. Australia.

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Captured Moments

A glimpse into past events and the vibrant moments that brought Berninneit to life.