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.

Courtyard

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Impress guests with our ground-level outdoor Courtyard, perfect for networking or cocktail events and conference receptions. The space has 36 food cubes making home-grown produce for Goldfields Café + Bar next door. It's also near Goldfields Theatre, exhibition bays and Sovereign Room. Decorate with vibrant furniture and enjoy daytime sunshine or illuminate evenings with festoon lighting for a chic garden party vibe.

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Capacity range

  • Cocktail

    740 people

  • Event space

    900 sqm

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Room details

Accessibility features

  • Room is on ground level

  • Accessible parking and lift at Door 10, Exhibition Centre Basement Car Park

  • Entry via automatic sliding door

  • Guide dog friendly

  • Flexible seating available

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

  • Wide seats

  • 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

Room features

  • Perfect for cocktail parties, pre-dinner drinks or welcome receptions

  • Floor pits containing power and data

  • Exhibition Bays, Theatres, Banquet and Meeting Rooms nearby

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Room location

The outdoor courtyard is located in the Exhibition Centre.

This space is accessible via the Convention Centre Place entrance, with Goldfields Café + Bar, meeting rooms and exhibition bays nearby.

Download the map for the Courtyard
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