Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC.

This is Gala, Reimagined. Melbourne Style.

Gala Dinner Special Offer at MCEC

Limited-Time Offer

A gala should feel like a night out. 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 an event that lives up to the dress code, and then some. Book now with our exclusive gala offer: a three-course menu and four-hour drinks package hosted in one of our iconic gala and event spaces.

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Melbourne Room

Melbourne Room brings all the rhythm of the city inside. With banquet capacity for up to 1450 guests, full-length windows and skyline views that shift from daylight to city lights, it’s built for big, bold events.

A space designed for celebration, with a foyer that sets the tone the moment guests arrive. Inside, custom lighting, audio and digital displays let you shape the mood. Behind the scenes, you’ll find dressing rooms, cloaking, and an audio-visual team that keeps everything seamless.

It’s called Melbourne Room for a reason. The scale, the energy, the style. It all lives here.

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Gala Dinner Specials - End of Year Dinners in Melbourne Room

Sovereign Room

Sovereign Room is where glamour and style meet. With banquet capacity for up to 480 guests, a grand staircase and scene-stealing lighting, it’s made for black-tie moments and milestone celebrations. The feature ceiling and AV can create an atmosphere that’s anything but ordinary.

There’s a dedicated foyer for arrivals or pre-event drinks, plus dressing rooms, green rooms and VIP lounges behind the scenes. Fully accessible and backed by expert audio-visual support, it’s a space that delivers the wow!

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Gala dinner offer - Gala event in Sovereign room

The Only Venue with Private Hotel Access

We’re the only convention centre in Australia with premium hotels directly connected. Your guests can go from gala to check-in in minutes, with an exclusive offer at Pan Pacific Melbourne and Novotel Melbourne South Wharf just for MCEC events.

River view of MCEC with clear blue skies.

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We’ve got your venue. And your exclusive offer.

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