100 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Function Venue
•Timeless sophistication. The Melbourne Town Hall is a magnificent heritage building steeped in history. From the moment you walk up the red carpet staircase, you will be awed by the history of Melbourne Town Hall. Whether you stand on the Portico Balcony where the Beatles waved, or view the richly carved Grand Organ that houses more than 10,000 pipes, you will marvel at the greatness of the Town Hall.
Dining Events. Your guests will be able to mingle before they dine at a magnificent gala dinner or a networking breakfast or lunch. Hosting the city’s premier gala dining space, The Main Hall is the perfect backdrop for dining events with 300-700 guests. VIP dinners and intimate affairs for up to 20 people can take place in the memorable Melbourne Room, or you may prefer to host your guests in many of the mid-sized spaces available.
Cocktail Parties. Whether it’s a cocktail party for 1,200 in the magnificent Main Hall or a more intimate affair on the famous Portico Balcony, guests will be able to move freely around the event space, chatting with colleagues or making new connections. With delicious seasonal food and hand-selected wines, your guests will have a great experience connecting with each other within this heritage-listed building.
Conferences and Meetings. Melbourne Town Hall has ample meeting spaces, perfect for a one-day workshop or a full-scale conference with breakout and networking areas. Our venue has everything you need, and a variety of set-up styles are available to ensure your presenters are delivering their content in the best possible way. From advanced onsite audio-visual technologies to a varied seasonal menu, our event coordinators will work with you to ensure your conference or meeting runs seamlessly.
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Very worthwhile free tour, highly recommended. Ken our guide was full of knowledge of Melbourne's history. Lots of wonderful first nations art inside. Book the other free tour to see the gallery on the 4th floor.
Lovely old building that hosts lots of cultural and comedy events, especially during Melbourne's comedy festival. Ceiling in the main hall is spectacular, especially when lit up....but seating not super comfortable.
I joined the free guided tour of the town hall on 12 June 2024. My guide was the exemplary Judy (who was also my tour guide at the state library last week). I loved it. Judy gave us an insider tip about the fabulous Art deco lifts in the Metropolitan building across the road (see them for yourself). I was a little confused about the entrance to the town hall for this tour; it's not the huge main doors but the one that says "Chamber & administration" (see photo).
Recently visited during the MICF 2024 for Paul Williams. We were in a little back stage room in a tiny hallway which is a bit interesting. It is always a beautiful and lively spot here.
Such a beautiful old building! Can hire rooms for functions, been here for a 40th that was on the balcony so we could look out to everything happening on Swanston Street. Felt like a Beatle! Also been here for Comedy Festival performances held in the main hall and an upstairs room. Flower display outside always beautiful and Xmas decorations and lights also always lovely. Worth having a look if haven't. 20.8 as part of tour opposite could look down on Town Hall and also has great view of clock. Beautiful flowers as always on display. 16.2.24 love the produce they're growing, looks great and great initiative.
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