Melbourne Town Hall

Please enquire for pricing and availability.

This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

The following types of events can be held at Melbourne Town Hall:

- AGM

- Awards Dinner

- Christmas Party

- Cocktail Party

- Conference

- Corporate Function

- Corporate Offsite

- End of Financial Year Party

- Engagement Party

- Function

- Gala Dinner

- Meeting

- Networking Event

- Product Launch

- School Formal

- Seminar

- Trade Show

- Trivia Night

- University Ball

- Wedding

- Workshop

- Training

- Private Dining

- Ceremony

- Exhibition

- Birthday Party

- Christening

- Bar Mitzvah

- 50th Birthday Party

- 30th Birthday Party

- 40th Birthday Party

- Bat Mitzvah

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Melbourne Town Hall is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if Melbourne Town Hall is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Melbourne Town Hall:

- Filtered Water

- Coffee / Tea

- Inhouse Catering

- Bar Tab

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Melbourne Town Hall and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:

- Event type

- Number of people attending

- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)

- Budget (per person or total)

- Room layout

- Food and beverage / catering requirements

- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Melbourne Town Hall Swanston Street to check:

1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?

2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Melbourne Town Hall to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Melbourne Town Hall if you book via us.

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

Melbourne Town Hall is at the heart of Melbourne's cultural and civic activity - many decisions that have helped shape Melbourne were made within its heritage-listed building. With a mix between bluestone, Tasmanian freestone with some sandstone bricks here and there for good measure, this classically designed building features fine masonry as well as the grand council chambers, clock tower, and a large auditorium where you can find an impressive pipe grand organ. This location is also home to an impressive portico most notable for being the spot where the Beatles waved to crowds in 1964.

Today, the Town Hall remains to be a venue that can offer a unique experience for you and your guests. With its grandeur and history, it can make your event feel truly special. They offer a suite of rooms, all with their own unique features and flair that can be tailored to suit any need or taste! One thing's guaranteed: you won't regret choosing this historic building as it has such an iconic presence on Swanston Street where guests are sure not only enjoy themselves but take in some skyline views while enjoying cocktails too. The location is also very central, making it easy for guests to access. Parking is available nearby, and the Town Hall is close to many of Melbourne's best restaurants and bars.

The Melbourne Town Hall is located at 90-130 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000.

Located in the heart of the CBD, Melbourne Town Hall is the showcase destination for the city's cultural and civic activity. The Town Hall has seven function rooms for hire, with each one suited to a different type of event. Some examples include banquets and conferences while others can be used as an elegant venue in which to hold dinners or meetings amongst colleagues; there's also space available if you're looking forward to hosting your annual general meeting! You can also have your own Town Hall Melbourne wedding reception.

Learn more about the spaces for hire for Melbourne town hall functions below:

Main Hall, Melbourne Town Hall

The Main Hall is one of Melbourne Town Hall’s most impressive and glamorous function spaces. From the grandeur of its marble foyer, absorb all that it has to offer as you step inside onto a stage surrounded by seventy-foot ceilings which are crowned with spectacular chandeliers; this magnificent 800-seat balcony sweeping around walls adorned by delicate stencilling will leave your heart racing at what lies ahead!

A magnificent grand organ, the largest in Australia and one of its most beautiful features is what makes Main Hall a perfect venue for an awe-inspiring extravaganza. From full orchestras to choirs with multi-media products on stage; there’s no other place that could match this hall's grandeur!

CAPACITY: banquet 700, cocktail 1500, theatre 1990, cabaret 560

Swanston Hall, Melbourne Town Hall

Beneath an intricately-designed lighting dome, Swanston Hall’s rich green tones and elegant art deco grace invite you to bask in the refined atmosphere. Adjacent to its main chamber is this mezzanine level decorated with marble stairs that lead down for pre-function drinks or refreshment breaks during events hosted here at our facility; perfect location if it's not already taken! With a dedicated entrance from the nearby walkway on Swanston Street, we've made sure there are no problems getting into this beautiful room.

CAPACITY: banquet 200, cocktail 350, theatre 300, cabaret 144

Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall

The Yarra Room has a certain elegance and grandeur to it, which embodies the character of Melbourne. It's been said that this room was once home for council meetings in centuries past - but now you can have your event here! With its own sound system and close proximity (just steps away) from other break-out rooms, there really isn't anything like The Yarra Room: historical integrity mixed with modern amenities make this one-of-a-kind space perfect for any occasion or party type.

CAPACITY: banquet 90, cocktail 150, theatre 120, cabaret 72

Portico Room and Balcony, Melbourne Town Hall

In a city with so many iconic locations, you can't go wrong in choosing the Portico Room for your next event. The balcony offers guests an unparalleled view of Melbourne and its surroundings while cocktails are being mixed at their feet. For those looking to make it memorable rather than just another affair on Swanston Street, we offer ceremony space too!

CAPACITY: banquet 30-50, cocktail 120, theatre 40, cabaret 24

Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall

The Supper Room is the ultimate luxury event space. With its luxurious furnishings and breathtaking views, this magnificent room will make your guests feel like royalty on any occasion! The anteroom adjacent to it can be used for pre-dinner drinks or as a seating area with natural light streaming in from enormous windows on all sides of you - making it perfect timing just before dinner service starts up again.

CAPACITY: banquet 160, cocktail 280, theatre 250, cabaret 128

Melbourne Room, Melbourne Town Hall

The Melbourne Room is one of the most luxurious rooms in all of Australia, and it's not hard to see why. With its elevated views over Swanston Walk and Collins Street, this space will make your event stand out from others with natural light right at your fingertips! Decorated for any occasion; formal luncheons or even private bridal suites can be found here as well.

CAPACITY: banquet 30, cocktail 50, theatre 30

Regent Room, Melbourne Town Hall

The Regent Room is perfect for boardroom meetings. The space has a historic charm with natural light and an open layout that can accommodate up to 20 people at one time, making it easy to collaborate between teams on-site or remotely via video conference call.

If you're looking for a wedding venue that has character, Melbourne Town Hall is tough to beat. Located in the heart of the city's CBD, this historic building has been popular with couples tying the knot for decades.  

When you book a Melbourne Town Hall wedding venue, you'll need to keep in mind that there are several spaces available for hire. These range from the Main Hall large auditorium, which can accommodate up to 700 guests banquet, to the more intimate council chambers. You'll also need to decide whether you'd like an indoor or outdoor ceremony.

Whichever space you choose, be sure to take a look at the town hall's catering menus. The team at Melbourne Town Hall can provide everything from canapes and cocktails to a formal three-course dinner. They also have a range of wedding packages available, which make it easy to plan your big day.

For more information about hiring a Melbourne Town Hall wedding venue, fill out the enquiry form and contact VenueNow today.