Show-stopping food inspired by Melbourne
You want your event to be lavish, decadent and unforgettable, so the food on the night should be no different. Showcasing nothing but the finest local ingredients, our beautifully crafted dishes will have your guests waiting in anticipation for every course. Want some expert advice putting together your menu? Come by our kitchen for a private menu tasting and together we’ll create a menu that’s bound to impress.
Considering every little detail for your next big event
Whether we’re sourcing the latest technology from around the world or the highest-quality produce from local farms, we collaborate with those both near and far to deliver you and your guests an exceptional experience. At MCEC, we want to make your special occasion as stress-free as possible. Whatever your occasion, our team is here to offer guidance and inspiration on everything from the theme of the evening right down to the canapés.
Extraordinary spaces and innovations
Whether it’s cocktails on the terrace or a three-course dinner in one of our purpose built banquet rooms, at MCEC we offer spaces that are out of the ordinary, to surprise and delight your guests. Pair this with industry leading technology to help you plan and amplify your event such as digital seating lists and live social media displays, and you have all the makings for a rave review.
The ultimate destination for entertaining
MCEC is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s buzzing events precinct, providing the perfect atmosphere for a stylish occasion. Easily accessible by public transport or car, it won’t be long before your guests are sipping on the region’s best wines while drinking in views of Melbourne’s spectacular Yarra River.
Exhibition Bays
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Expo space (half of bays 21 & 22):
1,501 sqm -
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 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.
Melbourne Room 1
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Theatre:
1,116 people -
Classroom:
432 people -
Cocktail:
1,007 people -
Banquet:
700 people -
Cabaret:
560 people
True to its name, Melbourne room offers unparalleled views of the city as well as the stunning Yarra River. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, this spacious room is the ideal location for your next gala, ceremony or banquet.