Centre Stage at Rydges Melbourne

Hotel
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Private space
186 Exhibition Street, Victoria, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne CBD

About this space

Whether you’re planning a conference, cocktail party, gala dinner or your wedding – the expansive Centre Stage is the largest event space at Rydges Melbourne hotel, in the Melbourne CBD's theatre district.

Soaring 7 metre high vaulted ceilings

495sqm pillar-less function room​

Private pre-function bar ​

7m x 4m built-in HD LED screen

2 x 200 inch projector screens ​

Built-in surround sound​

Divider wall to create two separate spaces, ideal for conference break out spaces or smaller expos​

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi​

Tailored menus using seasonal and local produce


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Day delegate packages from $100 per person. Half day delegate packages from $90 per person.

Prices

Sunday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Monday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Tuesday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Wednesday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Thursday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $20000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Saturday
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $15000–$20000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $15000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please contact the Rydges Melbourne Conference and Events team for a tailored proposal for your event or conference.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 500
Dining
up to 300
Theatre
up to 490
Cabaret
up to 248
Classroom
up to 162

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accommodation available
Paid parking is available on-site (107 spaces)
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Rydges Melbourne re-opened in 2023, completely transformed by a complete renovation of the 370 hotel rooms and more than 1500sqm of flexible event spaces.

Winner of "Best Meeting and Events Space" 2024 in Melbourne - Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence, your guests or delegates can stay at the hotel and enjoy the brand new facilities, including room and suite accommodation, restaurant and bar, 24/7 fitness studio and heated roof top swimming pool.

Conference and event spaces include Centre Stage, suitable for up to 500 guests, with its statement 7 x 4 metre LED screen, its own private pre-function bar and 7 metre high soaring ceilings, The Meeting Place with its picture windows and abundant natural light and the expansive Terrace level with indoor and outdoor event and meeting spaces.

Hold your event in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, surrounded by iconic dining and theatres and let our passionate event team help create a memorable event.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $90
per person / per evening
from $90
per person / per evening
from $165
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