Our Top Large Conference Venues Melbourne

As Australia’s largest video game entertainment centre, Fortress Melbourne is sure to take your conference to the next level. Just a short stroll from Melbourne Central Station, Fortress offers a central location. The Alienware Arena is one of the venue’s most unique spaces. Featuring a 10m wide screen, 15 camera feeds and a world class production facility, the arena is a premium broadcast production centre. The 200 seat grandstand can also be retracted for ultimate flexibility, allowing for 400 guests standing. Or, hire the whole venue and enjoy a 1000 standing capacity. The Alienware Arena offers versatility with a state of the art production space, covering all your conference room needs.

Make your next conference one to remember with Ballers Clubhouse. From virtual reality escapades to ping pong tournaments and shuffleboard showdowns, Ballers Clubhouse has it all. Conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, this conference venue sits across 3 floors, spanning 10 different themed spaces. A multitude of bars, bathrooms and a rooftop courtyard provide a variety of options, accommodating up to 1000 guests with exclusive venue hire. Take advantage of the breakout spaces, natural light, and AV equipment to create a bespoke conference experience.

Blending modern sophistication with heritage charm, The Rendezvous Hotel has a distinctly Melbournian character. Centrally located within the CBD and just a short walk from Flinders Street Station, this heritage listed hotel offers a variety of both event spaces and accommodation. The King Edward Ballroom is one of the Hotel’s largest conference rooms, and feels as spacious as it does sophisticated. The space can accommodate up to 300 guests theatre style, with an additional partition available to separate the room for breakout sessions. Enjoy flexibility with all the necessary AV for a perfectly elegant conference.

The Glasshouse offers beautifully designed spaces with stunning views of the Yarra surrounds. Situated on the banks of the Yarra and just a short stroll from Richmond Station, The Glasshouse has a variety of sophisticated event spaces. The Whole Room is one of the larger conference rooms, accommodating up to 700 theatre style or 900 standing. Make an impact on your guests with an uninterrupted outlook of the iconic Olympic Park thanks to incredible floor to ceiling windows. Boasting interior design by world renowned architects Hector Guthrie, The Whole Room exudes a modern sophistication. Enjoy state of the art AV, plenty of natural light, and bespoke styling and catering to bring your next conference to life.

Bring a sense of New York luxury to your next conference at Metropolis Events. Nestled in Southbank, the venue is centrally located near Flinders Street Station, and nearby St. Kilda Road trams and water taxis for travel convenience. Make an impression with the 9m high floor to ceiling windows, providing breathtaking views of the city skyline. The New York loft interior oozes style, with a variety of beautiful hanging fixtures. Boasting a flexible floor plan, drapes and an operable wall, create additional breakout spaces to suit your event. The conference venue can be hired exclusively, accommodating 334 for dinner or up to 1100 standing. Take advantage of a bespoke menu and the enviable locale for a conference to remember.