The National Centre for the Performing Arts is a facility that can be rented for various types of events. Persons interested in using the facility must apply.
Anyone is able to rent the facility.
- All persons interested in renting The National Centre for the Performing Arts may collect application forms at any of the addresses outlined below.
- The applicant must fill out and submit the application form to the Department of Culture.
- Once the application is received, the Department of Culture will process the application. If approved a rental agreement and contract are prepared.
- When payment slips are ready, the Department will contact applicants.
- The applicant must come to the Department of Culture for signing of the rental agreement and contract.
- Once the rental agreement and contract are signed, the applicant will have one week to make full payment.
- The applicant is free to use the facility according to the terms of the agreement, only after payment is made in full.
Note: The Facility is available for rental from Sunday – Saturday 10am – 12 midnight. There is an additional fee for use of the facility after midnight.
No supporting documents required.
Applications are processed within a period of 1 week. There are no deadlines associated with this service. The facility is rented on a first come first serve basis.The fees are two part, comprising of a non-refundable BS$250 administrative fee, and rental rates as outlined below by category.
CATEGORY | RATE |
A: Conventions, Shows, Concerts, Plays, etc | BS$750.00 |
B: Seminars, Lectures, Workshops, Recitals | BS$500.00 |
C: Auditions, Exhibitions, Graduations, and Government Agencies | BS$250.00 |
D: Rehearsals | BS$150.00 |
E: Charitable Fundraisers | Subject to approval |
Please note that for engagements that go beyond midnight, there is an additional hourly charge of BS$100.00.
The offices below, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Department of Culture
2nd Floor, West Wing
Education Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600
Fax.(242) 356-2693
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Shirley Street (the Shirley Street Theatre)
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-2884
Fax.(242) 393-2884
Thompson Blvd
P O Box N-4891
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
mysc@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-0600/5
Fax: (242) 322-6546