At a glance
- When
- Saturday 5 December 2026 at 5:00pm and 7:45pm
- Where
- The Supper Room, Empire Theatres, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba
- Run time
- 90 minutes: a 30-minute close-up performance, a 10-minute interval and a 45-minute main act
- Tickets
- Adult $69.00, or VIP $89.00 (only 6 per show), plus a $5 online booking fee per transaction (as of 10 November 2026)
- Parking
- Two car parks on Neil Street opposite the theatre, plus Julia and Hume Streets and the Neil Street Bus Interchange; the Empire lists free parking on Saturdays after 11:30am
- Who it’s for
- Anyone planning to see Theatre of Magic on 5 December; the show is recommended for ages 10 and over, and each show seats up to 44 people
- What to do now
- The Empire sells tickets on its website, by phone on 1300 655 299 and at the ticket office; wheelchair and Companion Card bookings go through the ticket office or phone
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the Empire Theatre’s Theatre of Magic page and its Plan Your Visit, FAQ and Accessibility pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Whether other 2026 dates exist (the page’s intro says four nights starting in February, but lists only 5 December), and how many seats are left
Theatre of Magic plays the Supper Room at the Empire Theatres, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, at 5:00pm and 7:45pm on Saturday 5 December 2026, runs 90 minutes, and has Adult tickets at $69.00 and VIP tickets at $89.00. Saturday parking at the Empire is free after 11:30am, so both sessions fall inside the free period, in the car parks on Neil Street opposite the theatre, on the corner of Julia and Hume Streets and at the Neil Street Bus Interchange.
This guide uses the Empire’s own Theatre of Magic page, its Plan Your Visit, FAQ and Accessibility pages, all read on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The Empire is the venue and ticket seller.
What is Theatre of Magic?
The Empire describes Theatre of Magic as an exclusive show featuring Australia’s top magicians and illusionists in an intimate, up-close setting, hidden within the Empire Theatre. Its page says the 90-minute performance blends illusions, comedy and close-up magic, and that the show is not the typical “rabbits and handkerchiefs” style of magic.
The show’s FAQ on the Empire’s page says each performance has two parts: a 30-minute close-up performance, a 10-minute interval and then a 45-minute main act. The room is small: the page says each show seats up to 44 people. The page shows visitor comments from TripAdvisor that name the performers Nige, Josh and Chris.
One line on the page needs care: its introduction says Theatre of Magic returns to The Empire in 2026 with four nights, kicking off in February, but the Times section lists only Saturday 5 December. We have written about the 5 December sessions only.
What time should I arrive?
The show’s own FAQ says to arrive around 30 minutes before the first show starts, because of a pre-show that begins 30 minutes before showtime and surprises planned through the night. It recommends smart casual dress.
| Session | Pre-show starts | Show starts |
|---|---|---|
| Early session | 4:30pm | 5:00pm |
| Late session | 7:15pm | 7:45pm |
The pre-show times are our sums from the Empire’s “30 minutes before” advice. The Empire’s general FAQ also says the foyer doors and the ticket office open one hour before each show.
What if I am late?
The Empire says it can most often accommodate latecomers, but the performing company may set a lockout period, in which case you wait a few minutes before being let in at a suitable moment. In much rarer cases you are only allowed in during an interval. It does not offer refunds or partial refunds for missing part of a show. The Theatre of Magic page does not state a lockout rule.
Is Theatre of Magic suitable for children?
The Empire’s page recommends the show for ages 10 and over, calling it family-friendly and fun for all ages but more sophisticated than traditional children’s magic. Asked whether under-10s can come, the page says the 10+ guide reflects the style of magic, and that a child who loves magic will have a great time. The page’s venue listing gives the Supper Room as the venue and the genre as magic.
How much are tickets for Theatre of Magic?
The Empire’s Theatre of Magic page lists two ticket types and says a fee of $5 applies per transaction for online bookings. Prices are as of 10 November 2026.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| VIP (only 6 available per show) | $89.00 |
| Adult | $69.00 |
VIP tickets include front-row seats and a complimentary arrival drink. The page lists no concession or child price. The FAQ also describes Mob Tix for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, limited in number and chosen when you select seats; this show’s page does not list a Mob Tix price.
You can buy online, by phone on 1300 655 299 or at the Ticket Office at 56 Neil Street. The Empire’s FAQ says the office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, and for one hour before performances, and the phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. You choose your seat when you buy, and all ticket purchases are final apart from what the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code requires. Tickets can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet from your ticketing account. If you lose them, the Ticket Office can arrange replacements to pick up on the night.
Where do I park for the Empire Theatres?
The Empire’s Plan Your Visit page says parking, including wheelchair-accessible parking, is available in a choice of two car parks on Neil Street, as well as on Julia Street, reached via Neil Street. The FAQ gives a second description: two car parks in Neil Street opposite the theatre, plus parking on the corner of Julia and Hume Streets and at the Neil Street Bus Interchange.
| When | Parking at the Empire |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday after 5:00pm | Free of charge |
| Saturday after 11:30am | Free of charge |
| All day Sunday | Free of charge |
Both sessions on Saturday 5 December fall after 11:30am, inside the free Saturday period. One warning from the FAQ: the Empire Theatre staff car park on Julia Street is for staff only, and cars without authorisation will be towed.
Can I get there by bus, on foot or by bike?
The Empire says Bus Queensland provides local bus services around Toowoomba city, Highfields and Crows Nest, and points to the Translink Toowoomba route maps and the council’s bus pages for routes and timetables. We did not check evening or weekend services. For travel from outside the region, it lists Greyhound, Murrays and Bus Queensland long-distance services to Toowoomba.
If you live nearby, the Empire encourages walking or cycling. It says shared paths and laneways run along the creeks and through the city centre, with bicycle parking hoops in Margaret Street and Ruthven Street. The theatre sits in the CBD, which the Empire describes as an easy 90-minute drive west of Brisbane, less than two and a half hours from the Gold Coast and a three-hour drive from the Sunshine Coast.
Is the Supper Room accessible?
The Empire’s page says the Supper Room is accessible by mobility scooter or wheelchair, and that wheelchair seating or Companion Card bookings (a limited number is available) go through the Ticket Office or by phone on 1300 655 299. The Empire’s Plan Your Visit page says wheelchair-accessible parking is in the same car parks listed above.
Where can I eat nearby, and is there an ATM?
The Empire lists three nearby partners that give ticket holders 10 per cent off on the day of the show, if you present your ticket when you order or book:
| Partner | What the Empire says |
|---|---|
| The Rock | 10% discount when dining on the day of your show, with ticket presented when ordering |
| Press’d Coffee & Wine | 10% discount on the day of your show; barista coffee by day, wine and beer by night, and you can bring your own dinner |
| Toowoomba Central Plaza | 10% discount on a stay for ticket holders |
There is no ATM inside the theatre, but the bars have EFTPOS. The FAQ says a Westpac ATM is within a few minutes’ walk on Ruthven Street at the front of the Walton Stores precinct.
Sources
- The Empire — Theatre of Magic (dates, times, prices, FAQ; checked 10 November 2026)
- The Empire — Plan Your Visit (parking, buses, walking and cycling, dining partners)
- The Empire — Frequently Asked Questions (doors, parking, late entry, tickets, ATM)
- The Empire — Accessibility
Featured image: Queens Park in Toowoomba, photographed in June 2014 (photo: Kgbo / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with The Empire, Empire Theatres Pty Ltd or the Theatre of Magic company. Times, prices and parking rules can change.