Melbourne CBD Inner Melbourne Melbourne Parks & Gardens External Venues List. Melbourne Town Halls Melbourne – Bayside Melbourne – Hobsons Bay Regional Victoria External Venues List Melbourne CBD Catering ACCA, Southbank Aerial, South Wharf Blender Studios, Melbourne CBD Located only minutes from the CBD, ACCA is one of the A Food & Desire exclusive venue, Aerial is centrally Located a short walk south of the Queen Victoria Markets few function spaces that can accommodate 1,000 people located in South Wharf on Melbourne’s city fringe. and west of Flagstaff Gardens, Blender Studios is the in its grand gallery (subject to gallery programming), Hosting your event at Aerial provides easy access to the CBD's oldest warehouse art studio, and ideal for events boutique events in the mirrored foyer and outside Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Pan ranging from pop-up shops and exhibitions to campaign marquee functions in the large north-facing forecourt. Pacific Melbourne and DFO (Direct Factory Outlet), and launches and corporate functions. the Docklands, over the adjoining foot bridge. ACCA’s function spaces are suitable for a wide variety of Spaces available include a shopfront gallery space with events such as intimate sit-down dinners, cocktail, Aerial boasts 180 degree views from the Bolte Bridge projection capabilities, an event space surrounded by corporate and private celebrations. and Docklands, to Southern Cross Station; the perfect artist workspaces and one of Melbourne's most colourful, backdrop to your event is truly breathtaking as art filled laneways. Unfortunately the venue does not Capacities Melbourne’s skyline lights up. permit 18th or 21st birthday parties. Entire venue: Cocktail – 1,000 & Seated – 340 Foyer: Cocktail – 350 & Seated – 180 Capacities Capacities Entire venue: Cocktail – 900 & Seated – 468 Cocktail – 250 111 Sturt Street, Southbank 17 Dukes Walk, South Wharf 110 Franklin Street, Melbourne Block Arcade, Melbourne CBD Buxton Contemporary, Southbank Deakin Edge, Melbourne CBD The Block Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in the Buxton Contemporary Art Gallery is located at the Inspiring indoor theatre for forums and performances. The central business district of Melbourne. The arcade is L University of Melbourne’s Southbank campus. It draws Deakin Edge is a stunning glass theatre offering views across shaped, connecting Collins Street at the south end to upon the Michael Buxton Collection of contemporary the Yarra River to the Arts Centre Spire, the MCG and Elizabeth Street on the west. The 'L' shape is converted Australian art as a foundation and inspiration for Alexandra Gardens. into a 'T' through the junction on the north side with Block exhibitions, performance, research, teaching and Place, a partly covered pedestrian lane that leads to Little publishing. With flexible staging configurations, Deakin Edge is ideal for Collins Street, opening opposite the Royal Arcade. small to medium-sized musical and theatrical performances, The gallery and cozy courtyard is yours for the duration seminars, public forums, corporate functions, product The interior is one of Melbourne's most richly decorated of your event whilst experiencing some of the country’s launches and presentations. Deakin Edge provides direct historical interior spaces, complete with mosaic tiled best contemporary art. Exhibitions vary throughout the access to The Atrium, with the opportunity to use both of flooring, glass canopy, wrought iron and carved stone year, in a unique modern setting. these venues for larger events and festivals finishing. Retail trading hours will impact event start times. Capacities Capacities Courtyard, foyer, heritage room: Cocktail – 130 Foyer: Cocktail – 100 to 200 Capacities Education space (upstairs): Seated – 80 Full venue: Cocktail – up to 400 Entire venue: Cocktail – 250 & Seated – 150 Boutique dinner: 50 Cnr Southbank Boulevard & Dodds Street, Southbank 282 Collins Street, Block Arcade Studios, Melbourne 1 Batman Avenue, Melbourne Dome 333 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD Higher Ground, Melbourne CBD Murray White Room, Melbourne CBD Situated in the heart of the CBD, The Domed Chamber is A perfect location within the CBD, Higher Ground offers Hidden down a city laneway, this contemporary art gallery recognised as one of the finest structures of its type in an exceptional event space adjacent to the Southern has regular exhibitions and also offers a space for both the world. This timeless venue offers a multitude of user- Cross station. The venue is a heritage-listed 1890’s cocktail and formal dining. friendly and environmentally sound features, and is former power station that boasts character, featuring sky equipped to host a range of corporate and social events. high ceilings and dramatic arched windows. The Murray White Room features large white walls, concrete flooring and an open gallery space; a perfect black canvas to Architectural features include a 28 meter vaulted dome The extraordinary space has been transformed with six create your next event. ceiling, intricate mosaic tiled floor, ornate Baroque and connected levels that effortlessly wrap around the Italianate pillars, arches, including clerestory windows perimeter of the original brick building delivering a host of Capacities that create beautiful shafts of natural light. Ideal location entertaining spaces. Cocktail – 150 and access for wedding ceremonies and evening cocktail and seated events. Only available for bookings on Capacities Sargood Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 weekends. Cocktail – 80 to 300 Seated – 120 Capacities Cocktail – 400, Seated – 180 650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 333 Collins Street, Melbourne Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank Richmond Rowing Club, Melbourne CBD Melbourne Recital Centre is a venue for ensemble music Capacities Established in 1863, Richmond Rowing Club is the fourth in Melbourne, programming and presenting in excess of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall: 1,000 seats oldest continuously operating rowing club in the world. The 450 concerts and events each year across a variety of Salon: Cocktail – 180 & Seated – 100 recently renovated transformed club boathouse is a stunning musical genres - including classical, jazz, popular, Ground Floor Foyer: Cocktail – 400 venue on the south bank of the Yarra River in Melbourne. cabaret and world music. Level 1 Foyer: Cocktail – 100 & Seated – 60 Situated opposite Federation Square, nearby the Arts Centre, Williams Room: Standing – 25 & Seated – 10 to 15 the venue is less than a five minute stroll from the city centre. It is located on the corner of Southbank Boulevard and Level 2 Foyer: Standing – 240 & Seated – 120 Sturt Street in Southbank – the heart of Melbourne’s Arts Salzer Suite: Standing – 240 & Seated – 10 to 15 It features indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, both with precinct. It is home to a variety of inviting contemporary Boardroom: Standing – 45 & Seated – 16 (meeting), unrivalled views of the city. Situated above the rowing sheds, spaces ideal for social and business-related functions (including Salzer suite) the event space flows onto the terrace and allows for both and events. formal and informal events. 31 Sturt Street, Southbank Capacities Cocktail – 180 Seated – 120 7 Boathouse Drive, Melbourne RMIT Green Brain, Melbourne CBD Space @ Collins, Melbourne CBD Whitehouse Institute of Design, Melbourne CBD The Green Brain is a very visible cloud-like awning on top Space @ Collins is a sophisticated contemporary gallery Whitehouse offers two very unique event spaces within the of RMIT on Swanston Street. located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. It’s open layout building. The first floor, entering from Spencer Street is a is the perfect blank canvas for intimate corporate and large space, featuring exposed beams, original fixtures and a The RMIT Conference facility provides a premium private events. In addition clients have the opportunity to neutral pallet. The top floor and most commonly used event conference suite which includes kitchen facilities and a compliment their event with the gallery’s existing art space can accommodate a multitude of events due to the gallery/milling area that connects the spaces to the collections. flexibility of floor plan and adjoining unique outside terrace existing conference rooms in Storey Hall. The Green and large open-air courtyard. Brain is a great space for intimate dinners, lectures, The venue is equipped with a commercial kitchen, seminar, and board meetings and has a foyer to greet adequate furniture suitable for cocktail events, a goods A rear laneway entrance can be utilized for guest arrivals, guests upon arrival near the venue. lift and disability access. alternatively from elevators via the Bourke Street entrance. Capacities Capacities Capacities 100 people in a lecture format, 50 people in a Cocktail – 200 Upstairs: Cocktail – 1,000 & Seated – 400 conference format and two groups of 20 people Seated – 90 Downstairs: Cocktail – 500 & Seated – 280 when divided by an operable wall into two conference rooms. Level 1, 278 Collins Street, Melbourne 672 Bourke Street, Melbourne 330–334 Swanston Street, Melbourne 524 Flinders, Melbourne CBD Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, 524 Flinders is a beautifully unique warehouse space, offering the perfect blank canvas for your next event. The venue offers a large undercover courtyard (75m2), where guests can enjoy a drink overlooking Flinders Street. A catering preparation room, roller door access and loading bays