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End of Year Celebrations

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Location

186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Get Directions

Venues

15 available

Capacity

Max 500

Whether you’re planning an end of year gala dinner, cocktail soiree to celebrate the festive season or the ultimate Melbourne rooftop experience, Rydges Melbourne offers the ideal backdrop for your unforgettable event.

Take your celebrations to new heights at Rydges Melbourne, winner of “Best Meeting and Events Space 2024” in Melbourne – Accommodation Awards for Excellence. Rydges Melbourne is home to one of the city’s largest conference and event facilities. Picture the elegant Centre Stage, boasting soaring 7- metre high ceilings, perfect for glamorous galas and stylish cocktail events. Or host your event at Rooftop Terrace, offering views of Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown. Our venues are designed to create magical celebrations that will leave a lasting impression.

Let our passionate and experienced team help you create the perfect summer event backed by our signature refreshingly local service. Contact us about your event on +61 3 9635 1286 or email [email protected].

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Take Centre Stage

Whether you’re planning a gala dinner or cocktail soiree to celebrate the festive season – our largest event space will help you to take Centre Stage.

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Melbourne's newest Rooftop Bar

Looking for a Melbourne rooftop experience, look no further. The Terrace is home to one of Melbourne’s largest rooftop bars, open to our guests and the public. Book the entire rooftop space exclusively for up to 200 guests, to take your end of year event to new heights.

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Celebrate at the Meeting Place

Ideal for a long luncheon or cocktail party — the picturesque windows offer day time light and night time city lights, giving it a festive ambiance.

Private Dining at Bossley

Lt Bossley & Bossley Private Dining Room offer a warm space to celebrate the festive season with colleagues, friends and family. No matter what, you’ll feel right at home – and so will your guests.

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Private Pool Parties

Take your Christmas event to the new heights with cocktails by the rooftop pool on the 23rd level.

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5 Venues

Capacities

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Room/space	Area	Ceiling height	Capacity	Banquet	Theatre	Classroom	U-shape	Boardroom	Cocktail	Cabaret	Exhibition

Centre Stage	495 m²	7 m	500	300	500	162	40	42	500	248	33
Meeting Place	332 m²	3.3 m	250	220	286	120	38	N/A	300	176	22
Terrace 1, 2 & 3 + Terrace Rooftop	460 m²	2.6 m	250	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	250	N/A	N/A
Bossley Private Dining	60 m²	2.7 m	100	40	40	20	13	20	60	N/A	N/A
Rooftop Pool	233 m²	N/A	60	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	60	N/A	N/A

Whether you’re planning a gala dinner, conference, launch or your wedding — our largest event space is perfect for when you want to take Centre Stage. With a pre-function bar, soaring vaulted ceilings, this versatile room can fit up to 500 guests cocktail style and up to 340 dining or be divided into two separate areas to suit your needs.

With an abundance of natural light, and overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, the Meeting Place can host up to 300 guests cocktail and 340 seated.

Terrace 1, 2 & 3 + Terrace Rooftop

The expansive indoor outdoor venue can host 250 guests for cocktails, with awnings, equipped with heating for those brisk Melbourne nights. Spanning the full outdoor space, this level two rooftop space is the ideal place to celebrate a special, occasion, or for a relaxed setting.

Bossley Private Dining

With an exclusive menu showcasing the best of local seasonal produce, Bossley has mastered the art of crafting timeless occasions. Bossley is the place for all with two intimate Melbourne private dining rooms.

A playful and glamorous celebration of our proud 1970’s heritage, come up to Level 23 and get poolside. This Rooftop Pool can be transformed into…