Plenary (Entire)
Plenary is our venue's centrepiece, accommodating conferences and single-speaker presentations through to gala dinners and full-scale stage productions. Its generous space seats up to 5,500 guests and can be divided into thirds. It has dressing and VIP rooms, motorised blinds and acoustically treated walls. With full theatrical capabilities, Plenary has hosted many successful events since the Convention Centre opened in 2009, becoming the first in the world to be awarded a 6-Star Green Star environmental rating.
Explore our floor plans and space capacities guideCapacity range
Theatre
5564 people
Theatre exclude balcony
3892 people
Theatre sub-divided
2409 people
Classroom
846 people
Cocktail
1500 people
Banquet
1270 people
Cabaret
1016 people
Foyer space
2655 sqm
Room details
Room location
Small Cantilevered Room
Accommodating up to 63 people, our Small Cantilevered Room offers stylish interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the Yarra River.
Small Meeting Room
Small Meeting Rooms accommodate up to 70 people for business meetings, presentations, cocktail events or dinners. Connect adjacent rooms for more space.
Medium Meeting Room
Maximise productivity in our Medium Meeting Rooms. Perfect for business meetings, presentations or dinners. Foyer space available.
Large Meeting Room
Large Meeting Rooms are ideal for business meetings, presentations or dinners. Accommodate up to 234 people. Foyer available for registration and catering.
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