Discover Rydges Melbourne CBD event venues
Located in the heart of the East End theatre district, Rydges Melbourne offers a premier CBD setting for your function with award-winning service and seamless execution.
Rydges Melbourne can support conferences, meetings, weddings, gala dinners, cocktail events, festive celebrations and private functions. Take your choice of grand ballroom, sophisticated rooftop and private dining rooms, just steps from Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown.
Accessible event spaces
Rydges Melbourne is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all guests, with step-free access to all event spaces, hearing loops in event areas, braille signage throughout the hotel and five Accessible Suites designed for guests with accessibility needs. For more information, visit the Rydges Melbourne Accessibility page or speak to our team.
More sustainable events
Planning an event with sustainability in mind? Rydges Melbourne is taking practical steps to reduce waste and source more responsibly across its conference and event offering.
Single-use stationery has been removed from conference and event packages, while large-format taps for water, juice and milk help reduce packaging waste. The hotel also works with local Victorian producers and suppliers where possible, helping support local businesses and reduce food miles.
Learn more about sustainability at Rydges Melbourne
Award-winning Melbourne CBD event venues
Rydges Melbourne has been recognised as a leader in delivering exceptional hospitality. Our awards include:
- Business Hotel of the Year –Â HM Awards 2025
- No.11 Australia & No.2 Victoria 2026Â |Â Top 10 Australia & No.1 Victoria 2025 –Â Cvent Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific
- Best Meeting & Events Space in Melbourne 2024 & 2025 – Accommodation Awards of Excellence 2024 & 2025
This means when you book your event with us, you can be sure you’re getting the best service in the industry.Â
Let's Talk Events
Get in touch with our Conference & Events team for more information.
Download our Event Kits
Learn more about Rydges Melbourne CBD event hire with our event kits. In these kits you’ll find all the information you need to decide which of our rooms is best for your function.
From intimate meetings and private dinners to large-scale conferences, corporate events, and weddings, our versatile venues cater to every occasion. Choose from the state-of-the-art Centre Stage function room, the light-filled Meeting Place, or the open air Bossley Rooftop overlooking the Theatre District. With more than 1500sqm of flexible conference and event space in Melbourne CBD, we create memorable experiences tailored to every event type.
Occasions
Special offers & Promotions
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Let’s Talk Events
Get in touch with our Conference & Events team for more information.
FAQs
Rydges Melbourne can host conferences and meetings, workshops, weddings, gala dinners, cocktail events, social celebrations, festive functions, product launches, tradeshows and private dining events. Our services include event planning support, catering, AV and production capability.
Yes. Our All Venues page lists Rydges Melbourne venue spaces, capacities and room details. You can also request a virtual tour. Enquire now for more information.
Yes. Rydges Melbourne has wedding spaces including Centre Stage, Meeting Place, Bossley Rooftop and Bossley Private Dining, with city views and access to the Melbourne CBD. Visit our Weddings page to learn more.
Rydges Melbourne is located at 186 Exhibition Street in Melbourne’s CBD, close to Her Majesty’s Theatre, Chinatown and the East End theatre district. We’re just 30 minutes from Melbourne airport.
