Have an important event to organise? A gala dinner, cocktail event, conference, trade show, product launch, awards night or breakfast event? Be sure to create an unforgettable occasion at the perfect Sydney venue using our easy to use venue finder above. Host the event in one of the impressive event venues Sydney has to offer.
From grand and glamorous ballrooms to waterfront and unique, your search starts here. Take a peek at our Best Picks of Event Venues in and around Sydney listed below. For more event spaces in Sydney and the surrounds, try the user-friendly search at the top of the page to uncover the best venue match for your event.
Located at the northern end of the waterfront with breathtaking views of Sydney’s harbour, Watermans Room at 12-Micron is a unique and dedicated function space with complete glass frontage and a private balcony. The spacious interior is contemporary and suited to a wide range of events.
Catering for up to 200 seated and 300 standing, Watermans Room hosts corporate functions, conferences, cocktail events and private celebrations, including weddings. The completely exclusive area also features private lift access, a private bar and bathrooms.
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This historic Sydney CBD event space is steeped in history and offers a sophisticated space with flexible floor plans; it can suit anything from an intimate private dinner, a day workshop up to a canape party or extravagant event.
The Royal Exchange of Sydney boasts a grand dining room, a private dining room, a bar and outdoor courtyard. They offer a range of event menus and packages including an option to hire the venue and bring in your own caterers. Total maximum standing capacity is 200 guests.
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Soak up the Darling Harbour views and a spectacular sunset with your guests at The Rooftop Sydney. It features floor to ceiling windows and a retractable roof, which welcomes in the afternoon sun and also makes this venue a great weatherproof destination anytime of the year.
The Hamptons style will make your guests feel like they are on a luxury holiday with the hanging chairs, tropical palms, warm textures and festoon lights. Host anything from a cocktail event, party, wedding or dinner event. COVID restrictions maximum capacity is 150.
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The Lair at Metro Theatre is a unique venue for your unique event. Transforming between both seated and standing modes, The Lair can host all manners of intimate performances including music, comedy, and stage.
With a capacity of 350 guests, the room includes retro video games, lounges and a dance floor. Metro Theatre is situated in the heart of George Street’s entertainment district, directly across from the Cinema strip, and close to Darling Harbour.
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Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, this is one of Sydney’s finest chef hatted restaurants. The Main Dining Room at Glass is a spectacular venue promising an unprecedented dining experience for you and your guests.
Available for exclusive use, the main dining area can accommodate 220 seated guests and up to 250 guests for a cocktail canapé event. Glass Brasserie combines the genius of New York designer Tony Chi with the exceptional culinary expertise of local restaurateur Luke Mangan.
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With a hop, skip and a jump to Ciricular Quay, Sir Stamford is a 5-star hotel situated in an excellent location and a top pick for “out of towners” staying a few days.
Elizabeth Room is an elegant function room with a fabulous décor and ambience. Handmade crystal chandeliers, antiques, paintings and natural light all make it one of the most inviting function spaces Sydney has to offer. The room is suited to corporate events between 30 and 200 delegates.
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This stunning new addition to Newtown promises sumptuous feasts for parties and celebrations. Specialising in contemporary Middle Eastern flavours, Missony are masters in elegance and hosting the perfect environment for seated and standing events.
Missony can cater for your party’s special dietary requirements and are flexible with their packages. You can take over the whole venue; maximum capacity is 120 seated or 150 standing. This is equally a great option for smaller groups that are looking to share great food, drinks and conversations on a long table.
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This award winning Rydges hotel located in the Central Business District hotel offers several corporate event spaces from meeting and workshop rooms up to the Grand Ballroom and this Exhibition Space.
The hotel transforms its entire lobby and restaurant area to create this large open Exhibition Space large enough to hold 20 trade booths (3m x 2m). It’s a great option for conferences requiring the addition of exhibition space in a convenient location with hotel accommodation onsite.
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Ibis Room at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is a pillar-less space offering natural light through its large scale sky lights. With a banquet set-up total capacity of 180 delegates, the pillar-less room can also be divided into 2 smaller rooms via an internal, moveable wall. A spacious pre-function foyer also allows easy access to an outdoor terrace
The hotel offers further conference spaces, including the smaller Parkview Room with large windows and views over Hyde Park. You can expect flexible spaces to suit your event as well as quality catering, service and the latest in meeting technology.
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This cozy party venue in Potts Point is known for it’s delicious food, drinks, service and atmosphere. The Hampton Hotel offers various function spaces and configurations to suit your event size and style.
The Hampton Lounge accommodates up to 200 guests with plenty of booth lounge seating to relax upon. The room can be transformed for a formal large sit down dinner or utilised as relaxed cocktail lounge. It can also be combined with The Vault Room for a larger and more diverse function space.
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One of Sydney’s most popular event venues, the opulent Oceanic Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach is located on the ground floor of the hotel and includes a private pre-function and registration area.
This generous space boasts 360 square metres of space with no pillars and is popular for a wide range of large events including gala dinners, cocktail parties, training seminars and corporate functions. The ballroom can be divided into two smaller venues, Ocean East and Oceanic West, to cater for more intimate meetings and events.
As you would expect from Crowne Resorts, all the very latest in AV technology, staging and theming is available with the assistance of their technical team to ensure the seamless success of your event.
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Waterfront venue Orso Bayside delivers a spectacular marine panorama of Middle Harbour scenery and sailing boats by day and twinkling lights on the water once the sun goes down.
Filled with natural light with a clean white interior, the venue comes with panoramic views, a fairy light canopy and a private deck with fold-back glass doors opening onto the harbour. The impressive room
hosts everything from corporate events such as grand luncheons, conferences, product launches, dinners and cocktail parties to celebrations such as weddings, Christmas parties and graduation events.
The venue suits functions from 50 up to 250 guests seated and 350 guests cocktail style.
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Grand Ballroom at Novotel Manly boasts a spectacular beachfront location with a flexible conference and events space. With natural light and beautiful views over Manly Beach, the floor to ceiling windows can invite fresh air into the space and the outdoor weatherproof terraces are perfect for breaks.
The Grand Ballroom can host up to 500 guests seated and the room can also be broken down into 4 individual event spaces, all with access to a large terrace overlooking the ocean. The room is versatile and elegant with contemporary design elements and offers excellent conference and event facilities.
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