This is Gala, Reimagined. Melbourne Style.
Limited-Time Offer 3 Course Gala for $149pp*
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! 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.
Enquire nowMelbourne 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.
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!
Clarendon Room
Clarendon Room brings sweeping city views, South Wharf energy, and Melbourne’s skyline as your backdrop. Floor-to-ceiling windows and an intimate scale create the perfect gala space for smaller guest lists with all the style.
Eureka Rooms
Eureka delivers flexible space with a refined edge. Sleek design, flowing layouts and private foyer access make it ideal for gala dinners. Designed for adaptability, it lets you shape the night to suit your vision.
Goldfields Event Space
Goldfields brings scale with a sense of occasion. Open design, adaptable walls and contemporary interiors give you the freedom to create large-scale gala dinners and luxury events. Spacious, versatile and designed for standout celebrations.
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From cocktail parties to black-tie dinners, our spaces are made to impress. Whether you're hosting 100 or 2,000 guests, we’ll help you deliver a night that looks, feels and tastes the part: bold menus, immersive AV, and every detail considered.
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.
Floor plans and space capacities →
There’s a space at MCEC to suit every event style. Use our floor plans and capacity guide to explore all rooms and spaces across the venue.
Operations manual →
This is the big one. Our Operations Manual provides all the information you need to know to plan and deliver your event at MCEC.
Audio Visual guides →
MCEC is a future-proof venue with state-of-the-art AV, lighting and production capabilities, as well as sophisticated solutions for virtual and hybrid events.