Host your event in our beautifully restored venue halls
Our Venue Halls
Step into this welcoming hall right as you enter through the main entrance. Sunlight streams through the sash windows overlooking the road and parking area, while high ceilings and hardwood floors ad to the bright, airy feel of the 158m² space.
Located at the back of the building, this 106m² hall features high ceilings and a beautiful hardwood floor. A door opens directly onto the backyard and deck area, making it a perfect space to flow indoors and out.
Ways to book
Start with an hour. Everything else builds from there.
By the hour
Book it for an hour, or the same hour every week.
By the hour
Dance, Pilates, workshops, rehearsals
R500
per hour
- Hall 2, open floor
- Book as little as one hour
- Excludes chairs, projector and screen
Regular weekly class
A dance school, a Pilates class, a club
R400
per hour
- Your own slot every week
- Booked for a school term
- Hall 2, open floor
Talk or meeting
A one-hour briefing, a talk, a workshop with slides
R750
per hour
- Chairs for up to 110
- Projector, screen, PA and microphone
- Weekdays
Parties & screenings
An afternoon or an evening, with the big screen if you want it.
Kids’ party & movie
A birthday with the big screen
R2 500
three hours
- The big screen, projector and sound
- Tables and chairs
- Half an hour either side to set up and clear
Private movie night
Your own cinema for up to 110
R3 000
four hours
- The big screen, projector and sound
- Chairs laid out cinema-style
- Bring your own film, or ask us
Celebration
Birthdays, engagements, baby showers, kitchen teas
R4 500
six hours
- Hall 1 & Hall 2
- 140 white armchairs
- PA system & microphone
- Setting up counts in the six hours
Full days & weddings
The whole building, for a day or a weekend.
Full day
Workshops, conferences, markets, styled shoots
R6 000
Mon – Thurs, eight hours
- Hall 1 & Hall 2
- 140 white armchairs
- Projector & screen
- Access to two adjacent halls for catering or setup
Wedding weekend
Friday or Saturday, as long as you like
R20 000
decorate the day before
- Hall 1 & Hall 2
- 140 white armchairs
- Overhead projector & screen
- PA system & microphone
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll tailor something that fits your budget and requirements.
Book in a minute
Tell us what you have in mind and we will confirm the date with you on WhatsApp.
Big screen, big fun
Private Birthday Parties & Movie Screenings
Celebrate with friends in your own private cinema setting.
The hall was a bioscope on Friday nights from 1920 to 1930, and it still has the screen, the projector and the sound for it. Book it as your own cinema — for a child’s birthday, or for a room full of adults with popcorn.
- The big screen, projector and PA
- Up to 110 people
- Bring your own film, or ask us
- Decorate it yourself, or use our local partners
Kids’ party from R2 500, private movie night from R3 000.
Films · People · Good times
Let us help you customise your event
It does not have to be a wedding, and it does not have to be a whole day. Tell us what you have in mind and we will shape the hall around it.
An hour
A team briefing, a talk, a rehearsal
A morning
Dance, Pilates or a wellness workshop
An evening
A birthday, a film night, a concert
A whole weekend
A wedding, with the day before to decorate
Regular classes and community groups are welcome, and priced for it. Ask.
Step into a space where history meets heart. Nestled in the heart of Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay, The Bioscope Venue is a lovingly restored gem - ready to welcome your next celebration, gathering, or creative moment for up to 110 people.
Whether you’re planning a year-end function, a soulful concert, a milestone birthday, or a wedding filled with character, our venue offers a canvas for connection and creativity.
The Bioscope Venue
The Bioscope is more than a venue – it’s a space for connection, creativity, and celebration. Our restored halls are ready for:
- Birthdays, weddings, engagements & baby showers
- Concerts, poetry nights, film screenings & art exhibitions
- Dance, Pilates & wellness workshops
- Team-building, year-end functions & community forums
- Styled shoots, themed events & fundraisers
With flexible hire options and a space adaptable to your vision, The Bioscope Venue is your canvas for connection. Bring your own team or lean on our trusted local partners - we’re here to help you shape something unforgettable.
Catering & Coordination
While we don’t offer in-house catering, we’re proud to partner with trusted local suppliers who know how to bring flavour and flair. You’re welcome to bring your own team too; chat to us about the details.
Need help pulling it all together? Our event coordination services are available at an additional cost. We’re here to make your vision come alive.
Terms and Conditions
- Bookings confirmation requires a 50% deposit upon agreement.
- The remaining balance is payable 7 days before the event.
- Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the booking may be charged a cancelation fee of 25% of the total rental.
Where to stay in the region
Stay over at Bo-den-See
Bo-den-See is a guest farm above the sea, in the same village as the venue. Its hillside cabin and luxury glamping tent each sleep two, each with its own hot tub, and both are favourites with honeymoon couples. Ask about the honeymoon set-up when you book.
Tailor Your Event Package
Not finding exactly what you need? Get in touch with us and we’ll create a package that suits your budget and requirements. Simply email us your preferred date(s), event type, and any special requests, and we’ll get back to you with a personalized quote.
Tell us about your event
Should you have any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Contact
- 076 015 3616
- Location
- 5 Charles Street, Groot Brakrivier
Tell us, so we can quote properly:
- Your name
- Phone number
- Event date
- Type of event
- Expected number of guests
- Start and end times
- Which hall, or both
- Catering and equipment needs
- Estimated budget