The Arena at Rydges Fortitude Valley Brisbane

Event Space in a Hotel
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Private space
601 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, 4006 –
Bowen Hills, Brisbane

About this space

The Arena consists of all three event spaces and is the largest of our function rooms at Rydges Fortitude Valley.

This function space has natural lighting throughout the entire space, no pillars and four ceilings mounted data projectors and screens allowing great flexibility with how you want to execute a presentation or set the function room.

The Arena can also open up into the Pre-Event Area making it a versatile space for corporate meetings and formal dinners.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Full-Day Delegate Package from $79.00pp includes:
-Arrival tea and coffee
-Morning tea (tea, coffee, 1 bakery item per person and seasonal selection of sliced fruit)
-Light lunch
-Afternoon tea (tea, coffee, 1 bakery item per person and seasonal selection of whole fruit)
-Data projector and screen
-Whiteboard and flipchart
-Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils
-Iced water and mints
-Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates *download limits apply

Half-Day Delegate Package starts from $69.00pp includes:
-Arrival Tea and Coffee
-Morning Tea OR Afternoon Tea
-Lunch
-Data Projector and Screen
-Whiteboard and Flipchart
-Rydges Writing Pads and Rydges Pens
-Iced Water and Mints
-Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates *download limits apply

Wedding Offers

Cocktail Reception
$99 per person
• 2 hours of Canapés
• 3-hour standard beverage package
• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
• Complimentary room hire
• Personalised menus
• Sparkling wine for the toast
• Cake table, knife and gift table
• Microphone/PA
• Special accommodation rates for guests
• Bridal suite—one night’s accommodation for the bride and groom with a late check-out
• Complimentary full buffet breakfast in Six Acres Restaurant for the bride and groom
Just Married
$119 per person
• Canapés on arrival
• Set 2-course menu (alternate drop)
• 4-hour beverage package
• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
• Complimentary room hire
• Private area for bridal party’s pre-reception
• Tea light candles
• White table cloths
• Linen napkins
• Personalised menus
• Chair cover and coloured sashes of your choice
• Sparkling wine for the toast
• Cake table, knife and gift table
• Microphone/PA
• Special accommodation rates for guests
• Bridal suite—one night’s accommodation for the bride and groom with a late checkout
• Complimentary full buffet breakfast in Six Acres Restaurant for the bride and groom
• Complimentary parking for the bride and groom
Buffet Celebrations
$129 per person
• 3-course buffet dinner
• 3-hour beverage package
• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
• Complimentary room hire
• Personalised menus
• Sparkling wine for the toast
• Cake table, knife and gift table
• Microphone/PA
• Special accommodation rates for guests
• Bridal suite—one night’s accommodation including full buffet breakfast for the bride and groom with a late check-out

Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements
Monday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements
Tuesday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements
Wednesday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements
Thursday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements
Friday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements
Saturday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee per day
Per morning
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
from $69 per person
Per evening
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $109 per person
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
from $500 + $6000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Audio Visual (Priced Separately):
Ceiling mounted data projector and screen $250.00 per day
Lectern $80.00 per day
Lectern & Microphone, In-House PA System $100.00 per day
Wireless Microphone, In-House PA System $140.00 per day
Wireless Lapel Microphone $120.00 per day
Whiteboard $50.00 each
Flipchart with Pens $55.00 each
Minimum food & beverage spends apply based on event requirements

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 145
Cabaret
up to 72
Classroom
up to 99

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation is available on-site
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Conference call facilities
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

LH
Linda H.
July 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

Surround yourself with stunning heritage, with Brisbane’s most exciting precinct right at your door!

History comes alive with a stay at Rydges Fortitude Valley, our 4.5-star Brisbane hotel. You’re placed in the lively heart and stunning heritage of the world-class Royal International Convention Centre and Brisbane Showgrounds precinct, with doorstep convenience to The Tivoli and the city’s most exciting destination redevelopment, King Street.

Rydges Fortitude Valley offers 208 accommodation rooms, 4 flexible meeting spaces, a hotel bar and a restaurant.


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