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Welcome to The Baso Canberra, formerly known as The Basement. Located at 2 Cohen Street in Belconnen, ACT, this multi-stage live music venue comfortably hosts around 700 guests across two main performance spaces (main stage ~550, rear stage ~140). With a thriving calendar of hundreds of gigs each year, The Baso Canberra has hosted international acts such as Phil Anselmo, Jinjer, and Wolfmother, cementing its reputation as a top venue in Canberra. The venue blends a pub atmosphere with on-site kitchen facilities, pool tables, and pinball machines, making it a versatile spot for pre-show dining and post-show drinks.
Whether you’re planning a big night out or discovering Canberra’s live music scene, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help secure your seats with ease.
Venue at a glance: The Baso Canberra offers flexible standing room with two raised areas for better sightlines. While there isn’t fixed seating on the main floor, guests can enjoy a dynamic concert experience with accessible viewing from elevated sections. The on-site parking lot plus street parking provide convenient options, and the venue sits just ~100 meters from the Belconnen bus interchange for easy public transport. Nearby hotels in Belconnen include popular choices like Ramada Encore Belconnen Canberra and Mercure Canberra Belconnen, ideal for a seamless overnight stay after a show. From intimate gigs to large-scale international acts, The Baso Canberra is a cornerstone of Canberra’s live music culture.
Secure your seats through our trusted network, explore nearby dining and lodging, and plan a hassle-free night out in Canberra’s Belconnen precinct.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: total about 700 (main stage ~550, rear stage ~140).
- Address: 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia.
- Venue type: multi-stage live music venue / pub with on-site kitchen, pool tables, and pinball machines.
- Seating chart: primarily standing room; no fixed seating on the main floor; two main performance spaces with raised areas.
- Parking: on-site parking lot plus street parking.
- Transit: located ~100 meters from the Belconnen bus interchange.
- Nearby hotels: Belconnen area hosts several hotels (e.g., Ramada Encore Belconnen Canberra; Mercure Canberra Belconnen).
- Notable events hosted: hosts hundreds of gigs annually; has featured international acts (e.g., Phil Anselmo, Jinjer, Wolfmother) and is widely regarded as a top venue in Canberra.
- Renaming: originally The Basement; rebranded as The Baso Canberra by 2024.