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.
The Friends of the Liberty Theatre Liberty has received a heritage grant of $3,350 from the Yass Valley Council to restore the iconic sign to its former glory.
A giant and unique organ is looking for a new home after the man who saved it died. In its hay day, the National Trust-listed wurlitzer accompanied silent films in a Sydney theatre. Now, after decades of private concerts, it's looking for a new keeper who will love it as much as its last owner.
Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain visited Yass and the Liberty Theatre last Friday and believes its restoration is ripe to lead a regional revival in Yass as a place to live and work.
In July 2020, after two attempts to sell the Liberty Theatre in Yass, owners of 16 years, Touie and Denise Smith gave their reasons for returning the historic building to the market.