National Gallery of Australia

National Gallery of Australia

Parkes Place East, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Outdoor Verified

Events at National Gallery of Australia in Canberra Experience the epitome of culture at Australia’s premier visual arts institution, where art from Australia and around the globe is collected, displayed, and celebrated. The National Gallery, with its scenic lake views and art-rich ambiance, stands as Canberra’s most distinguished venue, perfect for any special occasion.  Trippas White Group, the exclusive catering partner at the National Gallery, boasts a remarkable history of collaboration with some of the world’s most prestigious venues and corporations. The team offers superb cuisine and flawless service for events ranging from corporate events and formal gala dinners to cocktail parties, conferences, meetings, and workshops. The catering options can be customised to serve 20 to 900 guests. A snapshot of National Gallery of Australia:

  • Function spaces that feature natural light
  • In-house catering provided by award-winning Trippas White Group
  • Unique views and exquisite settings within each space
  • Iconic Brutalist architecture and the most valuable collection of art in Australia
  • Large space to accommodate 900 guests cocktail-style

Event types supported

Corporate Party
Corporate Seminar
Function
Gala Dinner
Meeting
Awards Night

Venue details

Standing
Standing
Up to 800 guests

Spaces at this venue

Gandel Hall
Capacity
0-400

Gandel Hall

Flexible room setup
Sculpture Garden Pavilion
Capacity
0-120

Sculpture Garden Pavilion

Flexible room setup
Dining Room
Capacity
0-200

Dining Room

Wi-Fi Audiovisual (AV) equipment Accessible venue Stage
James Fairfax Theatre
Capacity
0-244

James Fairfax Theatre

Natural light Accessible venue
Grassy Knoll
Capacity
0-200

Grassy Knoll

Flexible room setup
Virginia
Capacity
0-150

Virginia

Flexible room setup
Angel of the North
Capacity
0-80

Angel of the North

Flexible room setup
The Cones
Capacity
0-120

The Cones

Flexible room setup

Frequently asked questions

Corporate event packages start from $195 per person (minimum 80 guests) plus room hire will be additional cost (depending on the season), which starts from $5,000. Minimum spend on food and beverage applies based on the number of guests of which will be advised during proposal stage.
The capacity for events and corporate events at the NGA are as follows: Standing Cocktail: 800, Banquet Dinner: 300, Dinner and Dance: 250, Theatre: 300, Cabaret: 224
Yes, the NGA does corporate functions. There are two main function rooms that are ideal for a corporate event: Gandel Hall, which can be partitioned into smaller rooms, and includes a built-in stage, in-house AV, and ramp accessibility. The James Fairfax Theatre includes leading-edge visual capabilities and spacious seating, as well as superior cinema-quality projection and audio, theatrical lighting and surround sound, and video conferencing facilities.
Yes, Hyatt Hotel is within close proximity to the NGA for event and event guests.
Yes, there are up to 180 car parking spaces for guests attending any event at the NGA.

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