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Parliament House Sydney

6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.6 (221)
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Function Venue

300 Seated
700 Standing

Why you'll love Parliament House Sydney

  • Offers elegant and unique function rooms perfect for corporate, social and school events.
  • Take advantage of the venue's activities such as yoga in the park, garden walks, history tours, outdoor games, interactive activities or a visit to one of local museums.
  • Enjoy a variety of menu options and flexible event packages at a very affordable price.

Explore Australia’s oldest Parliament.

Located in the heart of Sydney’s historic Macquarie Street, this heritage-listed venue is rich in history and full of hidden surprises.

It is a mix of heritage and modern buildings. The remarkable building has evolved to accommodate nine unique event spaces for functions, from stunning contemporary rooms with garden views to a historic library dating back to 1840 and versatile areas that can host up to 1,200 people for stand-up cocktail events.

The magnificent collection of historic artefacts, priceless art and rare antiquities provides visitors with the unique opportunity to explore key moments in the history of Australian politics. This heritage building is the perfect venue for functions and events while also serving as a living museum of Australia’s political journey.


Parliament House Sydney Function Rooms

4 Spaces Available At This Venue
Members Dining Room

Members Dining Room

This unique dining room features an antique fireplace, garden views, and a private outdoor courtyard. It is ideal for conferences, luncheons, and stand-up cocktail dinner events. This exclusive room is located within a restricted part of Parliament House and can only be booked on days with Parliament does not sit. Room hire includes basic audiovisual equipment.
80
100
From $5,500
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Theatrette

Theatrette

This purpose-built auditorium located below the Fountain Court is ideal for public talks, presentations, lectures, and film screenings. The adjoining foyer can be used for registration and light catering, if numbers exceed 80 people for catering, the Fountain Court can be requested for use. The seating is fixed. The Theatrette is often used to premiere Australian movies, many of which have become international blockbusters. Room hire includes basic audiovisual equipment.
164
164
Price on Request
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Strangers Function Room

Strangers Function Room

This large versatile dining room featuring panoramic garden views is ideal for conferences, seminars, luncheons, award dinners and stand-up cocktail reception events. The Strangers’ Room is a meeting place where members of Parliament greet visiting dignitaries including consuls’ generals and members of the Royal family. Historically, these guests were referred to as ’strangers’, thus creating the saying ‘where strangers become friends. Optional Video Conferencing, Live Streaming and Hybrid facilities onsite. Holds up to 700 for a cocktail event, 300 for a dinner, 160 for a conference, 250 for a seminar Business hours | $400 an hour After hours | $700 an hour Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm
300
700
From $1,100
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Historic Jubilee Room NSW Parliament House Sydney

Historic Jubilee Room NSW Parliament House Sydney

This heritage-listed library built in 1905, embodies the history and elegance of Australia’s first Parliament. With book-lined walls and a stained-glass ceiling, this room provides the perfect backdrop for stand-up cocktail reception events. If required, the adjoining Parkes Room can be booked as a breakout room.
90
Price on Request
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Google iconReviews for Parliament House Sydney

s vivekananda

October 22, 2025

It's a historic government building where laws of the state of New South Wales are enacted by elected members. They control state finances and discuss matters of importance to the state. There's a Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council housed here. Members of the public can visit by joining a public tour which is offered on Mondays. There's a lovely restaurant on the premises. The facade consists of a 2 storey Georgian building, the oldest public building in NSW.

David W

February 7, 2026

Must go if you are in Sydney. The public tour is only available on Monday and Friday. Booking is recommended.

Pauline Nathania

November 26, 2025

There is side tour for NSW Parliament every Mon - Fri. But on sitting day (meeting form of the members), there isn't one. But you can watch sideways on their sitting day but beware! There isn't glass seperating us with them. So we have to be silent. No photos or drinks in there.

Chardy C

February 27, 2024

We went for the public tour and had coffee over looking the Domain. We went because the building had just had a revamp and because it is the oldest public building in Australia. The tour guides were interesting and helpful; about the building and how parliament works. It is free and I was suprised how much being in the space made sense of how parliament works. Highly recommended Add it to the list of interesting free things to do in the city, everyone welcome, our group ranged from toddlers to the very elderly.

Ian Hannah

August 2, 2025

An excellent FREE tour. The guides are really immersive and take time to explain the history and how the parliament operates. Great on site cafe also.


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Amenities & Extras

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage
TV
Video Conferencing

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
External Music or DJ
Flip Chart
Furniture Hire
Lighting
Natural light
Pens & Paper
Receptionist
Restroom
Room Hire Only
Security
Sustainable
Whiteboard
WiFi

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