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.

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Clarendon Room A

A professional conference or meeting room featuring a spacious layout, equipped with a large screen and comfortable chairs for meetings and presentations. A large floor to ceiling window fills one wall of the room, which looks out to the Melbourne city.
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Conveniently located at our Clarendon Street entrance, our scalable Clarendon Meeting Rooms are perfect for small to medium-scale events. Clarendon A benefits from an abundance of natural light making it well suited to dinners and VIP events. With a number of different room configurations available, you’ll find a set-up to suit your next event.

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Smaller guest list, big Melbourne energy. With floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views, Clarendon Room turns your gala into a night to remember. Three courses, a four-hour drinks package, and all the style — from $149pp*. Dates are disappearing fast. Book before 30 September and give your guests the night they deserve. *T&Cs apply.

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Capacity range

  • Theatre

    132 people

  • Classroom

    63 people

  • Cocktail

    141 people

  • Banquet

    60 people

  • Cabaret

    56 people

  • Boardroom

    36 people

  • U-shaped boardroom

    36 people

  • Event space

    169 sqm

A professional conference or meeting room featuring a spacious layout, equipped with a stage and lectern and comfortable chairs for meetings and presentations. Table and chairs are set out in a classroom formation of rows.
A professional conference or meeting room featuring a spacious layout, equipped with a stage and lectern and comfortable chairs for meetings and presentations. Table and chairs are set out in a classroom formation of rows. A large floor to ceiling window fills one wall of the room, which looks out to the Melbourne city.
A professional conference or meeting room featuring a spacious layout, equipped with comfortable chairs for meetings and presentations. Table and chairs are set out in a classroom formation of rows. A large floor to ceiling window fills one wall of the room, which looks out to the Melbourne city.
A professional conference or meeting room featuring a spacious layout, equipped with a large screen and comfortable chairs for meetings and presentations. A large floor to ceiling window fills one wall of the room, which looks out to the Melbourne city.
Table and chairs are set out in a classroom formation of rows facing the left side of the image. A large floor to ceiling window fills one wall of the room, which looks out to the Melbourne city.
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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

  • Close to public transport and parking

Accessibility features

  • Room on level 4 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 or stage lift available, depending on chosen stage setup and room layout

  • 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

  • PA system for sound amplification

  • Basic stage lighting with control

  • Multifunction touch panel

  • Small stage

Optional extras:

  • Wireless microphones

  • Display screens

  • Recording or streaming equipment

  • Lectern branding

  • Wireless internet

Please note this space includes 30 minutes of pre-event technical assistance.

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