Melbourne Town Hall

Melbourne Town Hall

90-130, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Historic Verified

Events at Melbourne Town Hall Make your mark and be a part of history when you host your event at Melbourne Town Hall. Completed in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall stands at the heart of the city’s cultural and civic life, hosting corporate events, receptions, and exhibitions. Many pivotal decisions that have shaped Melbourne were made within this heritage-listed building. With its classical design, the Town Hall features a blend of bluestone and Tasmanian freestone, a striking clock tower, and exquisite masonry that is sure to impress any guest at your next event. The venue offers a variety of flexible spaces capable of hosting a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions, accommodating up to several hundred guests, making it ideal for both corporate and private events. A snapshot of Melbourne Town Hall

  • Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD
  • A venue that holds historical significance
  • Features a clock tower, grand council chambers, a large auditorium with a grand organ, and an impressive portico
  • Ability to accommodate up to 1990 guests 
  • Wheelchair-accessible

Event types supported

Christmas Party
Conference
Corporate Party
Function
Gala Dinner
Networking Event
Awards Night

Venue details

Sitting
Sitting
Up to 700 guests
Dinner & Dance
Dinner & Dance
Up to 600 guests
Cabaret
Cabaret
Up to 560 guests
Theatre
Theatre
Up to 1,990 guests
Standing
Standing
Up to 1,498 guests

Spaces at this venue

Yarra Room
Capacity
0-150

Yarra Room

Flexible room setup
Portico Balcony
Capacity
0-120

Portico Balcony

Flexible room setup
Main Hall
Capacity
0-1990

Main Hall

Flexible room setup
Swanston Hall
Capacity
0-350

Swanston Hall

Flexible room setup
Supper Room
Capacity
0-280

Supper Room

Flexible room setup
Melbourne Room
Capacity
0-50

Melbourne Room

Flexible room setup

Frequently asked questions

  Yarra Room: 90 seated / 50 seated with dance floor / 120 theatrette / 150 standing cocktail Portico Balcony: 50 seated / 40 theatrette / 120 standing cocktail Main Hall: 700 seated / 600 seated with dance floor /  Cabaret 560 / 1990 theatrette / 1500 standing cocktail Swanston Hall: 200 seated / 150 seated with dance floor / 300 theatrette / 350 standing cocktail Supper Room: 160 seated / 130 seated with dance floor / 250 theatrette / 280 standing cocktail
Corporate events at Melbourne Town Hall must end at 1am, with no extension of the licence.
Yes, there are several hotels near Melbourne Town Hall for event and event guests. The venue has accommodation partnerships with W Hotels, QT Hotel, Pan Pacific Hotel, Oakwood Premiere Melbourne and Brady Hotels.
Yes, Melbourne Town Hall requires security for your event from $74 per hour, per guard. A safety attendant is also required at $112.50 per hour.
Corporate events packages at Melbourne Town Hall start from $161 per person, midweek dicsounts are applicable

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