The venue was officially opened in 1997 to provide a dedicated home for arts and culture in the Peel region.
The building's design features distinct nautical themes to reflect its proximity to the Mandurah estuary and Indian Ocean.
The facility is managed by a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering cultural growth in Western Australia.
The Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery within the complex hosts a rotating schedule of contemporary and historical exhibitions.
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (MANPAC) is the premier cultural hub in the Peel region, located directly on the Mandurah foreshore. The facility features the 800-seat Boardwalk Theatre and the more intimate 138-seat Fishtrap Theatre. It serves as a primary venue for national touring productions, local community theatre, and educational workshops. The centre houses the Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery, which exhibits regional and traveling visual art installations. Its architecture is designed to capture views of the surrounding Mandurah estuary, integrating the building with the local waterfront landscape. The venue is fully accessible and includes a cafe that operates during events.
The external boardwalk area, looking back at the centre with the water and sunset in the background.
Check the event calendar online before your visit as programming varies significantly between major tours and local community showcases.
Arrive early to walk along the adjacent Mandurah foreshore, which offers frequent sightings of wild dolphins in the estuary.
Parking is available nearby, but it fills up rapidly during large-scale weekend performances.
Assuming the box office is open daily; always verify event-specific opening times to avoid disappointment.
The administrative office and gallery may have limited operations on public holidays or between major show seasons.
Standard theatre etiquette applies; silence mobile devices and refrain from photography during performances.
