Forum Melbourne

Events at Forum Melbourne start from $38500.00.

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 Forum Melbourne:

- Function

- End of Financial Year Party

- Corporate Offsite

- Corporate Function

- Conference

- Seminar

- School Formal

- Product Launch

- Networking Event

- Gala Dinner

- AGM

- Awards Dinner

- Christmas Party

- Cocktail Party

- Cocktail Reception

- University Ball

- Trade Show

- 30th Birthday Party

- Workshop

- Training

- Residential Conference

- Private Dining

- Meeting

- Executive Retreat

- Exhibition

- Engagement Party

- 40th Birthday Party

- 50th Birthday Party

- Baby shower

- Corporate Retreat

- Birthday Party

- Christening

- Ceremony

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

The best way to find out if Forum Melbourne 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 Forum Melbourne:

- Inhouse Catering

- Bar Tab

- BYO Drinks

- Filtered Water

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 Forum Melbourne 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 Forum Melbourne 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 Forum Melbourne 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 Forum Melbourne 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.

Forum Melbourne is situated at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The Forum, a historic theatre in Melbourne that has been home to many performances and movie screenings since it first opened its doors as the State Theatre in 1929. The Forum is a place for true theatre lovers. It has both general admission and reserved seating events. The sky blue ceiling makes you feel like you're sitting under an open evening sky as the sound of stars glittering in their absence fills every corner of this large, luxurious venue - it's not hard to imagine yourself royalty amidst all these glimmering curtains!

The recently restored and refurnished Forum theatre is one of Melbourne's most unique event spaces, capable of seating up to 1,300 people. If you're looking for a unique and luxurious event space in Melbourne, the Forum should definitely be at the top of your list!

The Melbourne Forum has two separate venues: Forum I and Forum II

Forum I (Main auditorium) is a cabaret-style venue where you will find their signature cabaret-style booths, large stage and the sound of no more than just your voice to carry on a conversation with those around you. The ground floor venue has the capacity of seating 800 (cabaret-style) and standing 1500 (concert-style).

Above, you will find Forum II (Upstairs auditorium), an intimate space seating 540-590 theatre patrons with tiered seating, a small stage, surround sound and a cinema size screen. Forum II is the perfect place to experience a play or screening.

It has everything you need for your event day. Both venues have a wide range of catering and beverage options available, as well as cloakroom style, toilets and foyers. A fantastic space to host your next event!

Theatre patrons are not allowed to bring in the following: alcohol, hot drinks, cans, bottles, lasers, weapons and recording equipment 

For accessible seating, please contact the venue for more details.

Wheelchair access is available with a companion. There is one small step up to a line of double doors at the Flinders Street entrance. A ramp is positioned here during shows. The main bars and foyer are also accessible for wheelchairs.

Wheelchair accessibility is available with a companion by your side. There is one small step up to a line of double doors at the Flinders Street entrance.

The most convenient places for drop-off and pick-up are Russell Street beside Culture Kings (30m from Forum entryway) or the Russell Street extension near the Ian Potter Centre (80m across Flinders Street, with traffic signals in front of Forum's main entrance).

Tickets are available for collection on the day of the show from the Forum Melbourne Box Office with the presentation of the companion card. To ensure a smooth experience, our Box Office opens 30 minutes before doors to begin the show.

Lost, stolen or damaged tickets must be reported to Ticketmaster prior to the event day, or prior to 4 pm on the event day. 

Yes. For wheelchair & accessibility bookings, you can communicate with Wilson Parking.

Marriner Group patrons can enjoy preferred parking rates if booked online in advance. Parking must be pre-booked online or with Wilson Parking App using promo code MARRINER at the below-listed participating car parks. Please note the code should be all caps and case-sensitive.

Wilson Parking - Collins Place Car Park | 28 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Wilson Parking - Flinders Gate Car Park | 172-192 Flinders Street, Melbourne (Enter via Flinders St or Flinders Ln)

Wilson Parking - T&G Building Car Park | 161 Collins Street, Melbourne (Enter via 37-39 Russell Street)

No. Forum Melbourne is an exclusive 18+ venue. Patrons must be able to present one of the following ID's to gain entry: learner or driver's license, passport, proof of age card, keypass.  Without valid identification, we must, unfortunately, deny you entry to the venue and are unable to give a refund for your tickets.