Working together to amplify your show
We partner with some of the best minds in the entertainment industry to deliver electrifying experiences for both the people on stage, and in the seats. By collaborating directly with your suppliers we’re able to increase your opportunities – from sourcing the latest technical innovations to merchandising and promotional activities. We’re all about finding ways to elevate your guests experience while maximising your revenue.
Food to please your audience’s appetite
With two onsite cafes, pop up kiosks and our new Goldfields Cafe and Bar, all your guests’ food needs can be met in one location. Showcasing the best of Melbourne’s food scene, our tailored food and drink options are designed to accompany your event and keep your guests satisfied. We even offer additional catering options for VIP guests – an easy way to upgrade their experience.
Where the best seat in the house is yours
From sporting arena to cosy concert hall, no show is too big or too small for Plenary. Combining its world renowned design with immersive acoustics, Plenary makes a big impact while still feeling intimate, enriching the experience for both performers and the audience. Best of all, Plenary’s innovative architecture means you can shape the room exactly to your requirements, bringing your show to life in the best possible way.
Taking your tour to the country’s arts and culture capital
MCEC has become an iconic venue for performers and guests alike, hosting some of the world’s biggest names and sporting events. Nestled besides the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne’s South Wharf, we’re just a short walk from some of the city’s favourite restaurants and are the only centre in Australia to offer onsite accommodation. With plenty of parking and public transport at our doorstep, attending your event couldn’t be easier.
Exhibition Bays
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Expo space (2 Bays):
3,028 sqm -
Theatre (2 Bays):
2,024 people -
Cocktail (2 Bays):
2,523 people -
Banquet (2 Bays):
1,520 people -
Cabaret (2 Bays):
1,216 people
There’s room for thousands in our exhibition bays. The pillarless space has been intuitively designed across one floor to improve accessibility for both your visitors and your suppliers. Our bays offer complete flexibility, with acoustically-discreet partitions available throughout the space.
Plenary 1 or 3
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Theatre:
1,482 people -
Theatre exclude balcony:
977 people -
Theatre sub-divided:
527 people -
Classroom:
126 people -
Cocktail:
333 people -
Banquet:
170 people -
Cabaret:
136 people -
Foyer space:
469 - 1069 sqm
Home to some of the world's greatest minds, Plenary is an architectural marvel and the center piece of our venue. Its world-renowned design gives you the versatility to shape the space exactly to your liking, with fully automated retractable seats and adjustable soundproof walls.
Plenary 2
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Theatre:
2,468 people -
Theatre sub-divided:
1,222 people -
Theatre exclude balcony:
1,806 people -
Classroom:
348 people -
Cocktail:
833 people -
Banquet:
510 people -
Cabaret:
408 people -
Foyer space:
898 sqm
Home to some of the world’s greatest minds, Plenary is an architectural marvel and the centrepiece of our venue. Its world-renowned design gives you the versatility to shape the space exactly to your liking, with fully automated retractable seats and adjustable soundproof walls.
Entire Plenary
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Theatre:
5,564 people -
Theatre sub-divided:
2,409 people -
Theatre exclude balcony:
3,892 people -
Classroom:
846 people -
Cocktail:
1,500 people -
Banquet:
1,270 people -
Cabaret:
1,016 people -
Foyer space:
2,655 sqm
Plenary is without doubt the centrepiece of MCEC. Its unparalleled versatility means it can accommodate events from single-speaker presentations to full-scale stage productions. Its ingenious design means that blinds can be lowered at the rear to create a more intimate setting in an acoustically self-contained space.