If you're a lover of Australian cinema and old picture theatre., then Yass might be the place to be this Saturday evening because the silver screen at the old Liberty Theatre is shining once more.

They could make a movie about it… a small group of passionate Yass locals work to save their town’s 1939 art deco style theatre from demolition. Read the real life story.

In February 2025 our volunteers restored two maple doors from the Liberty’s mezzanine foyer.

We are proud to have the support of leaders from across politics. On 15 November 2024, the Member of Parliament for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman MP, recognised the efforts of the Friends of the Liberty Theatre and Cultural Centre.

The truly remarkable theatre in Yass was built by the two most important cinema and theatre designers of the era.

The Liberty Theatre in Yass was built and opened in December 1939 and the building today contains many original features. One of these is the original green carpet which still lines the aisles in the upstairs dress circle.

In 2024, the Friends of the Liberty have achieved major improvements to ensure the association is ready to restore and manage the iconic 1939 Art Deco theatre.