Once an Ambulance Station, now an Arts Hub...

Located on Gubbi Gubbi country in the heart of Nambour/Namba, the ‘Old Ambo’ is the Sunshine Coast’s only multi-arts facility.
It houses an art gallery, a purpose-built 80-seat black box theatre, dedicated meeting spaces, a sloped Ramp space and several creative studios occupied by arts tenants.

The Old Ambo curates a regular exhibition program and hosts events in our
GALLERY, RAMP and BLACK BOX THEATRE spaces.

Our TAKEOVER program works with artists to bring new ideas and events to life in our various spaces.
The Old Ambo is an independent not-for-profit organisation run by the generosity of a board of volunteers.

 

EXHIBITIONS

Gallery Exhibitions
Voices In Colour
Sep 7
Voices In Colour

7 - 26 September

Opening Night
Wednesday, September 9th | 5.30pm

An exhibition celebrating the artists of Spiral and showcasing their creativity, talent and unique perspectives.

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What’s On at The Black Box

The Black Box
Enda Kenny
Sep 5
Enda Kenny

Saturday 5 September | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Live Music at The Black Box

Experience acclaimed Irish-born Australian folk singer-songwriter Enda Kenny live at The Black Box

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Grooves
Sep 10
Grooves

Thursday 10 September | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Grooves Guided Dance – Sunshine Coast

Join Grooves Guided Dance at The Black Box, Nambour. A fun, social dance session with live local DJs. All ages, bodies and experience levels welcome.

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CARYL CHURCHILL Escaped Alone & What If If Only
Sep 18
CARYL CHURCHILL Escaped Alone & What If If Only

Friday 18 September - Sunday 27 September
Live Theatre at The Black Box

3bCreative presents

Two extraordinary plays. One unforgettable night of theatre.
What happens when ordinary conversations open onto extraordinary worlds?

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Namba Breakdown
Sep 21
Namba Breakdown

Monday 21 September | 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Live Music at The Black Box

5 heavy bands. 1 heavy night. Featuring some of Sunny Coasts hardest-hitting acts. All Ages

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Funny Coast Comedy: Daniel Townes & Friends
Sep 25
Funny Coast Comedy: Daniel Townes & Friends

Friday 25 Sep, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Live Comedy at The Black Box

The Laugh Legends from Funny Coast Comedy bring you another hilarious evening of world class Stand-Up Comedy at the Black Box Theatre, Nambour.

Your September headline act, with his with sharp one-liners and savage social commentary is the hilarious DANIEL TOWNES.

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Grooves
Oct 8
Grooves

Thursday 8 October | 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Grooves Guided Dance – Sunshine Coast

Get groovy in Nambour with Grooves Guided Dance. A fun, social dance session for all ages, bodies and experience levels at The Old Ambo.

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DAVE O'NEIL & Friends
Oct 23
DAVE O'NEIL & Friends

Friday October 23 | Doors 7pm . Show 7:30pm​
Funny Coast Comedy Night at The Black Box

The Laugh Legends from Funny Coast Comedy bring you another hilarious evening of world class Stand-Up Comedy at the Black Box, Nambour.
Your October headline act is comedy juggernaut DAVE O'NEIL.

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Dan Rath: Help Me Please
Oct 31
Dan Rath: Help Me Please

Saturday October 31 | 7:00pm - 8pm
Comedy Night at The Black Box
Presented by A-List Entertainment

You probably already know me from reading the news. In 2018, I dressed up as a sewing needle and hid inside a strawberry.

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COMMUNITY CAST: Dance Leads To Chaos
Nov 2
COMMUNITY CAST: Dance Leads To Chaos

Monday 2 November| 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dance Leads To Chaos
Hosted by Bring A Plate Dance

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COMMUNITY CAST: Dance Leads to Chaos
Nov 4
COMMUNITY CAST: Dance Leads to Chaos

Wednesday 4 November| 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dance Leads To Chaos
Hosted by Bring A Plate Dance

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Little Ambo

Installation: A Moment of Mourning

Little Ambo gallery is delighted to welcome Olivia Magnusson
to the space for the month of September.

“A Moment of Mourning” is about grief, and how it is something every person experiences in some way. It is an emotion that crosses cultures, communities and individual experiences, even though we all deal with it differently.

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Penthos , 2023. Mixed Media on Canvas

WORKSHOPS

Workshops
Theatre of the Oppressed Intensive (5 days)
Aug 31
Theatre of the Oppressed Intensive (5 days)

When:  31 August to 4 September (4:00pm - 8:00 pm)
Where:  The Black Box
Who:  Participants 18+

Discover how theatre can be a powerful tool for personal growth, conflict resolution, and social change. In this five-day intensive with D.I.V.E Theatre Collective, you'll explore practical techniques to build confidence, navigate challenging situations, strengthen community connections, and create positive change through performance.

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