The City Convention Centre on Flinders Street in Melbourne’s CBD is a short stroll from public transport, cafes, restaurants and accommodation.
Located on the 12th floor, the convention centre offers breathtaking views of landmarks such as Flinders Street Station, the MCG and the Yarra River.
We have a flexible approach to functions, and our experienced staff will tailor your event to your requirements.
The City Convention Centre is a unique venue with four interconnecting function spaces as well as an intimate breakout room complete with a baby grand piano and southbank views.
We cater for:
Facilities for hire include:
The convention centre caters for groups of four to 500, with up to 765m2 of space to use.
There is access to other floors of the Campus building to accommodate larger events as required. The City Flinders Campus is a versatile space with numerous auditoriums, meeting rooms and PC/Mac labs, as well as creative spaces ideal for cocktail parties and launch events.
The maximum capacity for a seated dinner is 220, using Rooms 1, 2 and 3.
The maximum capacity for a cocktail function is 500, using Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and the Foyer.
| Cabaret | U-shape | Boardroom | Theatre | Dining | Cocktail | Dinner Dance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Function Room 1* | 65 | 30 | 35 | 140 | 90 | 130 | 70 |
| Function Room 2* | 35 | 20 | 25 | 80 | 60 | 80 | n/a |
| Function Room 3* | 65 | 30 | 35 | 140 | 90 | 130 | 80 |
| Function Room 4* | 60 | 30 | 35 | 120 | 80 | 120 | 60 |
| Function Room 5 | 32 | 15 | 20 | 60 | 40 | 60 | n/a |
Rooms marked with * have bi-fold walls, which means they can be split into breakout rooms if required.
The rates below are based on Monday to Friday bookings between 9am and 5pm. They allow 30 minutes for bump in and 30 minutes for bump out.
Additional charges apply for extending beyond time booked at $100 per hour.
| Half-day Rate (0-4 hours) |
Full-day Rate (4-8 hours) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Entire Venue | $2500 | $3980 |
| Function Room 1 | ||
| - With Foyer | $1020 | $1820 |
| - With Room 2 & Foyer | $1250 | $2160 |
| - With Room 2, 3 & Foyer | $1820 | $2900 |
| - With Room 2, 3, 4 & Foyer | $2500 | $3980 |
| Function Room 2 | $560 | $890 |
| Function Room 3 | $670 | $1080 |
| - With Room 2 | $930 | $1480 |
| - With Room 4 | $850 | $1365 |
| Function Room 4 | $625 | $1025 |
| Function Room 5 | $520 | $855 |
The new digital AV system installed in our prime rooms includes:
Each element can be operated from a touch panel on the lectern.
The new AV system is available in:
Please contact us about our live streaming and video conferencing capabilities.
| Item name | Half-day cost | Full-day cost |
|---|---|---|
| New digital AV system (Room 1 & 3) | $120 per room | $150 per room |
| Portable data projector (Rooms 2, 4 & 5) | $80 | $130 |
| Laptop (Rooms 2, 4 & 5) | $15 | $20 |
| Portable speakers (Rooms 2, 4 & 5) | $100 | $120 |
| Portable PA system with 2 handheld microphones (Rooms 2, 4 & 5) | $15 | $25 |
| Whiteboard & markers | One complimentary, additional $15 each | NA |
| Flipchart with butchers paper & markers | One complimentary, additional $15 each | NA |
If your requirements exceed what we offer in-house, we can externally source equipment. Please ask us for further details.
Secure Parking, next to the VU City Flinders Campus, is open 7 days a week. Visit the Secure Parking website for details.
Prepaid tickets are available on application from your event coordinator.
A shared delivery dock is available by prior arrangement via Flinders Court.
Please note: we do not have a goods elevator. Any deliveries requiring assistance by our staff will incur additional charges.
Level 12, 300 Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
City Convention Centre, City Flinders Campus
Phone: +61 3 9919 1012
Email: ccentre.city@vu.edu.au
