Centre Stage at Rydges Melbourne

Hotel · Private space

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

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $15000

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $15000

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $20000

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $20000

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $20000

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $20000

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

Per session

6:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $20000

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 2 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

Facilities

Air conditioning

Paid parking is available on-site (107 spaces)

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Rydges Melbourne

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.