Celebrate Heritage. Celebrate Community. Celebrate the Festive Season.
3 December 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join industry colleagues, partners and supporters for an evening of festive hospitality and connection on the Kite Terrace, overlooking Brisbane’s stunning city skyline. Set against the backdrop of Brisbane’s sparkling skyline, enjoy an evening on the spectacular Kite Terrace overlooking the city from the beautifully restored Thomas Dixon Centre. Connect with industry colleagues, valued partners, supporters and friends while enjoying premium canapés, beverages and festive hospitality.
Your evening includes:
- Two hours of canapés and beverages
- Reflections on the year from National Trust of Australia (Queensland) President, Mark Townend AM and CEO, Jayme Cuttriss
- Networking with peers, partners and supporters
- Optional 30-minute guided walkthrough of the venue at 6:00pm, followed by the event at 6:30pm.
This year’s venue perfectly reflects the power of heritage. Originally constructed in 1908 as a boot and shoe factory, the heritage-listed Thomas Dixon Centre has been transformed into the home of Queensland Ballet. Its award-winning adaptive reuse honours the building’s past while creating a vibrant future, demonstrating how historic places can continue to inspire new generations.
Whether you are a long-time supporter or new to our community, this special event offers the opportunity to celebrate shared achievements, strengthen connections, and look ahead to an exciting year to come.
Optional Tour meeting point
Tour guests, please meet at the main entrance on Drake Street by 6:00pm. The tour runs for about 30 minutes and will finish in time for the event at 6:30pm on the Kite Terrace. 30mins tour will take you through this state-of-the-art building, the old and the new, to hear stories from the original boot making factory days to its present incarnation as home of Queensland Ballet, and Brisbane’s newest arts and entertainment precinct. This exclusive tour is capped at 20 guests and places are allocated in order of booking)
Places are strictly limited. Book now and join us for an enjoyable evening celebrating heritage, community and the festive season.
Like many inner-city events venues, there will be limited onsite and on-street parking, with public transport the recommended option.
As we acknowledge there will be large numbers of visitors at times, the Thomas Dixon Centre team encourages visitors to explore their travel options in advance.
Important Update – New parking system in place at Thomas Dixon Centre. Please note that we have recently transitioned to a new parking system that does not require the download of any Apps. To park, please approach the boom gate and tap your payment card or mobile phone for tap and pay. On exit, please tap the same card. Your parking rate will be calculated, and your card charged for the duration of your stay.
Car Park Hours
Monday 6am – 9pm
Tuesday to Sunday 6am – 11:30pm
Parking rates (inclusive of GST)
0-1 Hours $3.50
1-2 Hours $6.50
2-3 Hours $9.50
3-4 Hours $12.50
4-5 Hours $30.50
5+ Hours $51.00
Credit and Debit Cards accepted
Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted
If the car park is full and you cannot find a spot, please drive around and exit through the adjacent gate by tapping your card again. If you exit within 15 minutes of entry, you will not be charged.
There are two designated PWD parking spaces in Basement Level 1. Access to the foyer is via the gold lift adjacent to the PWD spots.
Public Transport
- Every five minutes during peak times and 10-15 minutes off peak
- 18 Hours a day from Sunday to Thursday and 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday
The South Brisbane Train Station is the closest station, located adjacent to the Cultural Centre which is serviced by the bus routes listed above.
Plan Your Visit
Address
406 Montague Road, West End, QLD 4101
Open Hours
Tour and Event:
Tour: 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Event: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Event Only – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Entry Fees
Event Ticket:
Standard: $60.00 per person
Standard Ticket plus Tour: $70.00 per person *
National Trust Members Event Ticket:
Standard: $50.00 per person
Standard Ticket plus Tour: $60.00 per person *
* (Includes a 30-minute guided walkthrough of the venue at 6:00pm, followed by the event at 6:30pm. Tour is capped at 20 guests and places are allocated in order of booking)
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