Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
We are delighted to announce that Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will open in 2026 on the Geelong Waterfront precinct. The new venue is part of the Geelong City Deal - a partnership between the Australian and Victorian Governments with the City of Greater Geelong.
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Come and explore Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, nestled by the waterfront just an hour's drive from Melbourne.
Nyaal Banyul is the perfect complement to its surrounding landscape and lively precinct embodying a distinct local charm you won't find anywhere else. Set to open its doors in 2026 with a 1000-seat theatre and 3700 square metres of welcoming space for a variety of events.
The venue is all about giving life to different events, from community gatherings to large-scale conferences and international music, theatre, and entertainment events.
Beyond the venue
In the surrounding precinct, there will be a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and making a climate-positive impact and elevating Geelong's/Djilang's allure with retail shops, a variety of delightful eateries, a sprawling public plaza, and a lively 200-room Crowne Plaza hotel.
Together, these elements will create a lively centrepiece along the picturesque Geelong waterfront.
As operators of the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, we Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Djilang (Geelong), the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and thank them for gifting the centre its name, returning language to Country. Meaning ‘open your eyes to the hills’, once open, Nyaal Banyul will encourage visitors to the centre to look deeply and appreciate the landscapes and history of Wadawurrung Country.