Judith Wright Arts Centre, Brisbane

Name: Judith Wright Arts Centre
Address: Brisbane, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3872 9000

#192 among attractions in Brisbane

Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

The Judith Wright Arts Centre, formerly the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, is a visual and performing arts centre in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane, Queensland. The venue was renovated and re-opened as an arts centre in October 2001. The Centre is named after Judith Wright, who was a celebrated Queensland poet, an advocate for Indigenous rights, and an environmental activist. Wright was one of two Australian poets considered for the Nobel Prize for Literature. She died on 25 June 2000 in Canberra. ()

Opened: 2001 (23 years ago)Capacity: 300Coordinates: 27°27'34"S, 153°2'13"E

Address

Fortitude ValleyBrisbane Australia

Contact

+61 7 3872 9000

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Day trips

Judith Wright Arts Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortitude Valley, Story Bridge, McWhirters, Brunswick Street Mall.

~1210 ftN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
6 min walk • Fortitude Valley, often simply referred to as "The Valley," is Brisbane's premier entertainment district, pulsating with the energy of its vibrant nightlife, eclectic bars, and dynamic music scene. Situated to the northeast of the city's central business district, this...
~1920 ftS
Iconic bridge popular for city scenery
Story Bridge, Brisbane
10 min walk • Spanning the Brisbane River, the Story Bridge is a defining landmark in the city of Brisbane, Australia. This heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge, with its striking design, connects the northern and southern suburbs of Brisbane, offering a vital passage for...
~1120 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
McWhirters, Brisbane
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, McWhirters stands as a testament to the area's commercial heritage and its modern-day incarnation as a bustling marketplace. Once a grand department store, McWhirters has evolved into a unique shopping...
~1120 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Street Mall, Brisbane
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane's vibrant Fortitude Valley, Brunswick Street Mall serves as a pulsating hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is a focal point of activity, offering a unique blend of local boutiques, eclectic...
~1710 ftW
Park
Centenary Place, Brisbane
9 min walk • Centenary Place is a heritage-listed park at 85 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is also known by some as Centenary Park even though this is not the name it was given at the ceremonial dedication. It was designed by Henry Moore.
~1400 ftNW
Nightlife
The Wickham, Brisbane
7 min walk • Wickham Hotel is a heritage-listed hotel at 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Originally trading as the Oriental, it was designed by Richard Gailey and built in 1885 by Cussack & O'Keefe. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
0.5 miSW
Church, Spiritual
Your Church in Brisbane City, Brisbane
13 min walk • Your Church in Brisbane City is a Christian church in the Brisbane central business district, Australia, that holds public worship services each Sunday morning. Its website lists its aim as "Connecting Christians and Changing Lives" with importance placed on worshipping Jesus and welcoming everyone.
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Church House, Brisbane
13 min walk • Church House is a heritage-listed office building at 417 Ann Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It sits within the grounds of St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. It was designed by Robin Dods and built in 1909. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
~1920 ftN
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Brisbane
10 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is a heritage-listed Anglican church at 141 Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the second church on that site. It was designed by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley built from 1876 to 1877 by James Robinson. It was modified in 1920-1921, 1925 and 1929.
~1770 ftSW
Skyscraper
Skyline, Brisbane
9 min walk • Skyline Apartments is a skyscraper in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia located in the CBD residential precinct known as Petrie Bight. Upon completion it was the third tallest residential building in Brisbane.
~1430 ftSW
Street
Ann Street, Brisbane
7 min walk • Ann Street runs parallel to Adelaide Street and is the northernmost street in the Brisbane CBD in Queensland, Australia. The street is named for Anne, Queen of Great Britain, as part of the CBD street naming series of female British royalty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Judith Wright Arts Centre?

Nearby attractions include St Patrick's Church, Brisbane (4 min walk), Fortitude Valley Primitive Methodist Church, Brisbane (4 min walk), Fortitude Valley, Brisbane (6 min walk), Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane (7 min walk).

How to get to Judith Wright Arts Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Judith Wright Arts Centre:

Bus

Warner Street Stop 204 near Ann Street • Lines: 204 (5 min walk)
Ann Street Stop 216 at Valley Island • Lines: 470 (5 min walk)

Train

Fortitude Valley (8 min walk)
Exhibition (20 min walk)

Ferry

Holman Street Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (13 min walk)
Eagle Street Pier Ferry Terminal • Lines: Chop-400, Xrvr-400 (19 min walk)