Concerts and Entertainment
Think outside the arena. Concerts and entertainment events here break free from the ordinary. From intimate gigs to shows for thousands, versatile spaces adapt to your vision. With expert AV teams, bold food and beverage, and the latest in lighting, sound and staging, every performance comes alive with Melbourne’s flavour, energy and culture.
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Exhibition Bays
We are Melbourne’s home of successful, industry-leading exhibitions. And our pillarless bays combine to form epic halls of all sizes.
Plenary 2
Plenary 2 is the middle section of our theatre, suited to events for up to 2,468 people. Ideal for conferences, productions and gala dinners.
Plenary (Entire)
The Plenary is a versatile event space for conferences, concerts and more, with full theatrical capabilities and a 6-Star Green Star environmental rating.
Find Your Event Space
From touring productions to one-off performances, explore versatile theatres and floor plans built for sound, light and atmosphere. Spaces that flex so your audience gets the show they came for.
Food and beverage
From pre-show bites to mid-show refuels, our retail outlets bring Melbourne flavour to every concert. Choose from grab-and-go cafés, pop-up bars and food trucks, all tailored to your audience.
Audio-visual services
From crystal-clear audio to dynamic lighting, vision, rigging and staging, our AV specialists handle full concert production. Whatever the scale, we tailor every element to your performance.
Marketing services
You've booked your event with us, and now it's time to let people know. Connect with over three million potential attendees through our pre-event signage and digital marketing channels.
Accommodation
With thousands of rooms nearby including two connected hotels—your guests can celebrate and stay close. From riverside luxury to CBD energy, we’ll help find the right fit for every guest.
Make an impact
Great events do more than impress—they make an impact. Our Positive Impact Guide helps you plan with purpose, reduce waste, support community and create moments that feel good and do good.
Asia Topia: KAGAMI
A mixed reality performance was brought to life in Exhibition Bays 23 and 24, supported by Organiser Office 7 for ticketing and backstage coordination.
Eraserheads World Tour: Huling El Bimbo
The entire Plenary Theatre was transformed for the tour, with full audio, lighting, rigging and staging support. The main foyer hosted merchandise and retail outlets, while VIP suites, dressing rooms and support rooms catered to talent and crew.
Gabor Maté: The Myth of Normal
Presented in the full Plenary Theatre, creating an intimate yet powerful setting for a keynote-style speaking event.
Create a Concert Experience Your Guests Will Never Forget
Concerts are memory makers. It's not just about the music; it's about the entire experience. Have you ever considered the little touches that can turn your event into a 5-star experience? Think about a stress-free arrival, delicious pre-show food and drinks, and making sure the venue is accessible to all.
Shaping New Experiences with Cutting-Edge Event Tech
Every week, MCEC plays host to a vibrant array of events where knowledge leaders, creatives, and innovators take centre stage.
Helping Event Organisers Reach Their Audience at MCEC
Melbourne’s event scene is busy and competitive, with something happening every night of the week. To stand out, a great event needs more than a strong program. It needs the right visibility. That’s where MCEC comes in.
Accessibility Checklist for Your Event
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are taking a moment to reflect on what true inclusion means and why it matters.