From corporate events, conferences and meetings to private functions and weddings, make your next event a success with one of the inspirational venues Melbourne has to offer. Start your search here. You can choose from heritage buildings, riverside locations, city views, high-end event spaces or unique and quirky venues. Here are some of our Top Picks of Melbourne Venues . And there are many more, simply put your event needs in our easy to use venue finder at the top of the page to search the ideal venue.
Located opposite Royal Exhibition Building at the centre of Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Museum is a contemporary architectural icon. “Treetops” is one of the event spaces available to hire at Melbourne Museum and is surrounded by 64 acres of English oaks, plane trees, conifers, and Moreton Bay figs.
Treetops purpose built function space has floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing impressive views over Carlton Gardens. The recently renovated interior makes it fresh and modern and it’s a popular choice for wedding receptions, large group lunch events, professional workshops, meetings and cocktail events. Maximum capacity of this space is 180.
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Located on Little Collins Street, The Victoria Hotel has a range of versatile event spaces with the technology and catering required to deliver a successful conference.
Located near the main lobby area, The Victoria Ballroom is the hotel’s largest event space. The graceful room combines art deco charm and modern amenities. The hotel has 370 heritage rooms with stylish furnishings.
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Cocktail celebrations with canapes, sit-down occasions or a casual business event, your guests will be inspired in this vibrant function space at Ovolo South Yarra.
As always, Ovolo Hotels deliver everything you need for modern and quality events mixed in with a a big serving of bold and unique styling. This space is no different with it’s retro decor and plush lounge seating.
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The charming George Lounge is an inviting basement bar with comfortable seating areas and space for a dance floor. Full of character, this venue accommodates up to 120 guests and is a top choice for birthdays, engagements and corporate functions.
Full venue is available or just hire the VIP lounge for smaller events. Licensed until 3am, you can also organise your own catering.
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Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD with striking floor to ceiling windows, ZINC is a large and modern venue with access to a deck overlooking the Yarra River. The venue as a whole accommodates up to 1000 people but is also separated into two studios for smaller events.
Both spaces have access to their own stunning decks with river views. The studios can be sectioned off by organza draping which adds dramatic flair as the room is unveiled for your guests.
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Pure venue hire envy. Just minutes from the Melbourne CBD, with an allocation of parking and in easy reach of public transport, The Melbourne Cricket Ground offers function and dining rooms for a wide range of events including conferences, meetings, corporate and special events.
The Olympic Room is one of the MCG’s largest rooms with a banquet capacity of 550 and 1200 for standing events. Perfectly positioned between views of Yarra Park and the ground, the views are inspirational. The room has a fresh modern design and plenty of natural light. The room can be divided into two for smaller events and also has access to the adjoining Betty Cuthbert lounge and a range of breakout spaces if your event requires it.
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From intimate gatherings to large cocktail events, The Emerson boast one of Melbourne’s best rooftop party venues. With a fully-retractable roof and suitable for all weather conditions, you and your guests will have a memorable time, whatever the occasion.
Accommodating up to 300 guests throughout the entire level, it can also be split into two intimate spaces each with their own private bar and day bed/lounge furniture. Also check out their plush intimate cocktail lounge, also available for private functions.
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Rendezvous Grand Hotel is centrally located on Flinders Street and one of Australia’s historic hotels. Offering a mix of contemporary and heritage event rooms with modern conferencing equipment, this venue can host a wide range of corporate needs from business luncheons to large scale conferences.
The Davies Room is a small conference room ideal for workshops, training days and meetings for up to 30 delegates seated.
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This North Melbourne Warehouse venue is hidden behind an anonymous street front. The industrial style space has high ceilings, detailed warehouse features, concrete flooring and an oversize marble service bar. The commercial kitchen, direct street access, roller doors and ample rigging points makes this an appealing blank canvas venue for a host of events.
The venue is used for weddings, private functions, corporate events, long table dinners, product launches, fashion shows, cocktail events and Christmas parties.
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The Palms Cremorne is Melbourne’s latest exclusive event venue. This converted warehouse venue oozes class and character with its blend of contemporary and industrial design. The flexible floor layout makes it suited to different event styles whether it’s a private or corporate affair.
The venue features an outdoor deck, fireplace, designer bar, pendant lights, polished concrete floor and an impressive wine display wall. They have amazing food and packages available, you can sit back and let them do everything, however there is a commercial kitchen on site which allows the provision of outside caterers with prior agreement.
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This former chocolate factory with high ceilings and large original iron windows has been transformed into Port Melbourne’s favourite hospitality venue.
This stunning location offers a unique and private experience surrounded by trees, expansive outdoor seating, low-rise commercial buildings and plenty of free parking. The light-filled and flexible space is perfect for your next corporate dinner party, private celebration or special event.
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Located within Albert Park Lake, The Park enjoys tranquil lake views through its large arched windows offering an abundance of natural light. This open and stylish warehouse with extravagant chandeliers is a stylish function venue popular for weddings, galas dinners, seminars, luncheons and lavish cocktail events.
The venue includes a covered, outdoor balcony. Inside; adjustable walls allow the space to be easily configured. The venue can host intimate events for 50 guests up to 500 seated or 1000 standing.
In-house A/V is include with the venue hire, as well as feature lounge and dining furniture and centrepieces.
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75 Reid St provides a unique hall hire option for a variety of occasions including conferences, concerts, weddings, exhibitions and training workshops. Located in Melbourne’s Inner North, the venue is just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh gardens and easily accessible by public transport. A full commercial kitchen is onsite and BYO is available.
The Auditorium brings in plenty of light through its gorgeous windows and has an impressive domed timber ceiling. A full sound system, projector and baby grand piano is available for your event.
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Pullman Albert Park offers a wide range of conference rooms suitable for small meetings and workshops up to large seminars, conferences and trade shows. Spaces are flexible and fully kitted with the latest in conference facilities and technology.
The State Ballroom has 422sqm of floor space and can be divided into three individual function rooms. The Grand Ballroom is even larger with uninterrupted park views and the ability to be divided into six individual rooms.
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This rustic and versatile events space, located on Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar is perfect for private parties, product launches, workshops and networking events.
With a private bar, flexible catering and drinks packages and state of the art AV equipment, the versatile room can be sectioned to suit any group size and furniture is moveable to suit your event style.
The Oxford Scholar is located at the northern-end of Swanston Street and has served Melburnians for more than 160 years. The historic venue has now been re-imagined as a sophisticated bar and functions venue.
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The Cluster is one of those places that everyone loves; great service, a vibrant atmosphere and everything running like clockwork. This premium co-working space with several private meeting and boardrooms is ideal for businesses and facilitators running anything from interviews and small meetings up to workshops and events.
Located at the Queen Street and Flinders intersection, it’s a welcoming central location. Meeting rooms are fully equipped with lightening fast WiFi, top-notch AV, and wireless connectivity for your presentations. Facilities include a reception team, barista made teas & coffees and AV support.
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Looking for something different? Look no further. The Pumping Station Engine Room at Scienceworks is a unique wedding venue that your guests will remember forever. Surrounded by a fascinating collection of engineering tools, equipment and relics, the Pumping Station accommodates long-table dinners perfectly with settings running down the middle of the impressive structure and surrounded by a fascinating collection of equipment, tools and relics.
The venue features event lighting, easy access for large equipment loads, private bathroom, various entry points and the option of a dance floor. The Pumping Station has a maximum capacity of 200 cocktail style, 100 for sit down banquet and 80 for banquet/dance
Scienceworks also offers The Pumping Station Boiler House if you are looking for a larger space with a similar industrial feel. Click on the Engine Room to the left to discover more about the unique wedding venues available at Scienceworks.
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Soak up the views of the Yarra River at this functional, all year round Dining Terrace at Hophaus in Southbank. It can be completely sheltered from above and from the riverside allowing for comfortable dining events for up to 50 guests whatever the season.
The function menus include a 2 course and 3 course option starting at $65 per person, or you could opt for a memorable European feasting experience with the unique coal pit menu which starts with a shared entree for the table, followed by a centerpiece dish of a meat of your choice (suckling pig, whole beef rump, spring lamb or rotisserie chicken) served with a selection of sides (price from $85 per person).
Several other function areas and combinations of spaces are available at Hophaus to suit your event type and size.
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