Three Decades of Moving Ideas Forward
Three Decades of Moving Ideas Forward
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Subscribe NowCelebrating 30 Years!
For 30 years, MCEC has been a place where Melbourne comes together.
A vibrant collision of ideas, flavour and culture. From world-class conferences and exhibitions to concerts, celebrations and community-led moments. Since opening our doors in 1996, we’ve brought thousands of events to life. A place of discovery and connection, where forward thinking thrives and no two visits are ever the same.
To celebrate, we’re looking back at the moments that shaped our venue and cemented its place on the global stage.
30% Off Room Hire. Yes Please!
What if you could find a conference package that actually has it all — 30% off room hire*, chef-selected menus from $65pp*, your own dedicated event planner, flexible rooms that adapt to your event, extensive AV services, an accessible, convenient location and that unmistakable Melbourne energy you won’t find anywhere else?
That’s exactly what Clarendon Precinct delivers — your private corner of MCEC, ready for your next conference. T&Cs apply*
Dear Melbourne, We’ve Been Together for 30 Years
Dear Melbourne, we’ve been friends for 30 years. Together, we’ve hosted some of the most significant moments this city has ever seen.
Your New Go-To Drinks List Starts Here
If your event needs a drinks list that can actually keep up, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s go inside our new beverage era with Catering Operations Manager, Vai Sadavarte.
Food You Can Feel and Experiences You Can Taste
Melbourne’s a city with a bit of everything. A blend of cultures, a dash of cheek and plenty of flavour. Our 2026 menus are built the same way. Our chefs are driven by curiosity, community, and a love for food that actually feels like the city we love.
Melbourne Art Fair Is Back and We’re Excited. Are You?
If you’re looking for something to wander through, reflect on and fall in love with, this is the event for you. From 19–22 February 2026, Melbourne Art Fair returns to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing the city’s creative pulse indoors and transforming our venue into a four-day collision of art, design and ideas.
So, What’s the Secret to a Great Conference?
Start with our Clarendon precinct, where everything clicks. Flexible layouts, chef-selected menus, Melbourne-style coffee and an easy city location—built for focus without the fuss and made to keep your event moving seamlessly.
Food You Can Feel and Experiences You Can Taste
Melbourne’s a city with a bit of everything. A blend of cultures, a dash of cheek and plenty of flavour. Our 2026 menus are built the same way. Our chefs are driven by curiosity, community, and a love for food that actually feels like the city we love.
The Year Melbourne Said Yes to Everything
Some years feel big. 2025 felt massive. The kind where you look back and think: how did all that happen inside one venue?
Melbourne’s Tastiest Christmas Market Returns
Forget the last-minute dash for gifts and supermarket shortcuts this December, the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market brings the festive spirit (and flavour) straight to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) From 5–7 December, our venue transforms into a celebration of Australia’s best makers, bakers and brewers.
5 Ways the Right Space Can Make or Break Your Next Conference
We’ve seen what happens when a great conference meets the right space — ideas flow and people connect. That’s exactly what our Clarendon Auditorium and Clarendon Rooms are designed for: big ideas, small celebrations, and everything in between.
What's on
Plan your next event
Meetings
Meetings
Host a meeting, workshop, or seminar. Enjoy flexible catering and hybrid solutions while we handle the rest.
Conferences
Conferences
Impactful conferences in the heart of Melbourne. Flexible spaces, innovative tech, inclusive catering, onsite amenities.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Design your expo: 40,000m2 pillarless exhibition space, loading docks, exhibitor and organiser amenities.
Gala and cocktail
Gala and cocktail
Create an event with creative AV, lighting, and design. Indulge in local food and wine with breathtaking views.
Concerts and entertainment
Concerts and entertainment
Wow your audience with cutting-edge tech, custom food, and beverage options. We can accommodate any size.
