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Clarendon Auditorium and Foyer

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Clarendon Auditorium and Foyer provides the perfect space for small conferences, presentations, keynote speeches or educational lectures. It has a spacious seated theatre for up to 466 guests and an open foyer for registration, drinks and mingling. Ideal for in-person or hybrid events, the auditorium comes complete with world-class event technology, including screens, microphones, projectors and adjustable stage lighting as well as digital event solutions.

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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.

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Capacity range

  • Theatre

    466 people

  • Theatre sub-divided

    313 people

  • Foyer space

    550 sqm

  • Foyer cocktail

    458 people

  • Event space

    558 sqm

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An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.
An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.
An expansive auditorium featuring multiple rows of seating and a prominent projector screen for presentations and events.
A spacious auditorium featuring neatly arranged rows of chairs and a prominent podium at the front, perfect for hosting large events and conferences.
An empty foyer with orange walls, a prominent painting on the wall and scattered standing tables around with a main seated table and chairs facing the staircase coming up to the foyer.
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Room details

Room features

  • Adjacent foyer for pre-event registration and catering

  • Support of a dedicated event planner

  • Technical advice and support

  • Shed Café, meeting and breakout rooms nearby

  • Close to public transport and parking

Accessibility features

  • Room on level 1 of Exhibition Centre with lift access nearby

  • Accessible parking and lift at Door 1, Exhibition Centre Basement Car Park

  • Guide dog friendly

  • Flexible seating available

  • Wheelchair seating can be arranged, depending on chosen room layout

  • Seats with armrests available, depending on setup chosen

  • Stage ramp available

  • Wheelchair accessible toilets nearby

  • Ambulant toilets nearby

  • Prams and strollers allowed

Audio-visual features

Pre-installed audio-visual equipment:

  • Intelligent lectern with fixed microphones and presentation computer

  • High definition projector and screen

  • Vision control system

  • PA system for sound amplification

  • Audio control desk

  • Basic stage lighting with control

  • Multifunction touch panel

  • In-built stage

Optional extras:

  • Wireless microphones

  • Display screens

  • Recording or streaming equipment

  • Lectern branding

  • Wireless internet

Please note this space requires a minimum of one operator.

Room location

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Clarendon Room

Clarendon Room offers stunning panoramic views of Melbourne's skyline and state-of-the-art technology for events accommodating up to 100 people.

A spacious conference room with tables and chairs arranged for a meeting facing two large screens at the front of the room. Large floor to ceiling windows are to one side of the room.
Clarendon Room A and B Combined

Accessed via the Clarendon Street entrance, these rooms offer tech, natural light and foyer for small-medium events. Choose from various setups.

A meeting or conference room with tables and chairs arranged in a u-shaped boardroom configuration. The tables and chairs are facing a large projector screen and lectern both which have MCEC branding displayed on it.
Clarendon Room C

A highly flexible space that is ideal for small to medium-scale meetings and workshops. Perfect as a breakout area with Clarendon Auditorium.

A conference or meeting room with arranged round tables and chairs for meetings or discussions. The tables focus around facing a large projector screen at the front of the room with a lectern to the left side. A strip of windows that sit at eye level run along side the far wall.
Clarendon Room D and E Combined

Clarendon Rooms D and E Combined offer ideal space for medium-scale meetings and workshops. With flexible layouts and lots of natural light.

A conference or meeting room featuring a spacious boardroom layout equipped with a sizable screen and comfortable chairs for attendees. A lectern also sits in the corner to the left of the screen next to a large floor to ceiling window.
Clarendon Room F

Great for small to medium size meetings, this minimalist space has ample natural light. Easily create an inspiring atmosphere for your next event.

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