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Subscribe NowThe Gala Offer Everyone’s Talking About
Black-tie dinner? Awards night? End-of-year celebration? Whatever the occasion, our exclusive gala dinner offer delivers. From just $149pp*, enjoy a three-course menu, flowing drinks and iconic spaces with plenty of wow factor.
Designing for Everyone
In conversation with Folk Architects, we explored how real experiences shape better spaces. Our new Changing Places facility and parenting rooms are designed with empathy, lived experience and universal design principles, creating more comfort, dignity and freedom for all visitors.
A Gala Dinner Should Wow—Starting with the Menu
Spectacular spaces, brilliant AV and lighting, and menus so good you’ll want to linger long after dessert. Gala season at MCEC, that’s when we really turn up the volume. And Melbourne? Head just outside our venue and you’ve got everything you need to make it a complete night out.
Time to Rethink the Gala
At MCEC, we’re flipping the script. We believe a gala should feel like a night out. It should be bold. Beautiful. Maybe even a little surprising. Whether it’s a black-tie fundraiser, a big-brand launch, or a just-because celebration, we help you design events that live up to the dress code and then some.
The Plant-Based Dessert Turning Heads
If you’ve looked at a dessert menu lately, you’ve probably seen it: tiramisu, crème brûlée. Or the same old gelato flavours. It’s a familiar lineup. Not that we don’t love them, but a little variety wouldn’t hurt. In a city that prides itself on bold flavours and fresh thinking, Melbourne diners deserve more. At MCEC, our kitchen team agrees.
What to Do in Melbourne This Winter
Coming to MCEC? Lucky you. Think of us as your launchpad to the best kind of Melbourne winter, the one with fire pits, late-night dumplings, surprise gallery visits and mineral springs under open skies. So, put your puffer on. We're heading out.
How Design Drives Inclusion and Social Change
Design has the power to include and inspire change. When spaces are designed with empathy and accessibility in mind, they do more than welcome individuals.
Accessibility Checklist for Your Event
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are taking a moment to reflect on what true inclusion means and why it matters.
Community Partner: Inside the Good Friday Appeal’s Kids Day Out
On Good Friday, there’s a certain buzz that takes over Melbourne. And it’s not just the rides, showbags, or the smell of freshly baked hot cross buns pulling families in. It’s the feeling that, today, fun and generosity go hand in hand.
What Do Gen Z Want From Their Events?
Gen Z craves real connection. Here’s what that means for the future of live events and why it matters for your next one at MCEC. We’ve all made the same assumption: Gen Z lives online. Born into a world of high-speed internet, smartphones, and social media, they’re digital natives, always on, always scrolling.
5 Ways to Turn Your Next Meeting into a Launchpad for the Next Big Idea
Big ideas don’t happen by accident. Whether it’s a strategy day, planning session or creative reset, how your team meets makes all the difference.
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Meetings
Meetings
Host a meeting, workshop, or seminar. Enjoy flexible catering and hybrid solutions while we handle the rest.
Conferences
Conferences
Impactful conferences in the heart of Melbourne. Flexible spaces, innovative tech, inclusive catering, onsite amenities.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Design your expo: 40,000m2 pillarless exhibition space, loading docks, exhibitor and organiser amenities.
Gala and cocktail
Gala and cocktail
Create an event with creative AV, lighting, and design. Indulge in local food and wine with breathtaking views.
Concerts and entertainment
Concerts and entertainment
Wow your audience with cutting-edge tech, custom food, and beverage options. We can accommodate any size.
