Forum Melbourne
154 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Host your next event at one of Melbourne’s most unique and iconic venues! The Forum Melbourne has undergone a meticulous, extensive restoration and extensive refurbishment over the last 12 months. The space is versatile and perfect for cocktail parties from 400 to 1500 guests and dinners from 250 to 520 guests. The Forum Melbourne is one of the city's most striking and unique venues, right in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. When hosting a cutting-edge event the venue is ideal for 400 -1500 guests for events such as opening night parties, launches, fashion parades, and cocktail receptions. Situated upstairs is another venue featuring 520 tiered seats, a small thrust stage and a large cinema screen, ideal for events where impact is a much such as conferences, presentations and screenings. The venue comes complete with the foyer and mezzanine areas that are ideal for arrival drinks and canapés and post-event cocktail receptions.
FORUM I: Staggering architecture, a magnificent proscenium and one of Melbourne's most famous stages, Forum I has the largest seating capacity in its arena. Its exceptionally large interior space is fully flexible with a choice of flooring to suit your event. Melbourne's most exciting CBD event space.
MEZZANINE & FOYER: With a stunning 1920s mosaic floor and magnificent original marble stairs, this space is perfect for hosting pre or post-dinner cocktail receptions. With soaring ceilings and views out over Federation Square, it is suitable for up to 300 guests.
Forum Melbourne Function Rooms
Forum Melbourne
This Melbourne venue has undergone an extensive refurbishment creating an incredible and versatile state-of-the-art event space, perfect for cocktail events for 400-1,500 people and dinners for 200-524 people. With its stunning architecture...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at 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.
What type of events can be hosted at Forum Melbourne?
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.
How do I find out if Forum Melbourne is available for my event date?
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.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Forum Melbourne?
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.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Forum Melbourne?
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.
I have more questions about the venue Forum Melbourne. How do I get in contact?
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.
Where is Melbourne Forum located?
Melbourne Forum is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia.
What makes Forum Theatre Melbourne a unique event space?
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!
Tell me about the event venue Forum Melbourne has on offer.
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!
What are the general rules of Forum Melbourne?
Theatre patrons are not allowed to bring in the following: alcohol, hot drinks, cans, bottles, lasers, weapons and recording equipment
How is the accessibility of the Melbourne Forum?
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.