It’s now showtime at Melbourne's most iconic venues

A look at some of the city’s most unique and memorable heritage buildings for hire.

State Library Victoria’s La Trobe Reading Room.
State Library Victoria’s La Trobe Reading Room. Photo Credit: Showtime Event Group

About Showtime Event Group
Location: Melbourne

Capacity:

  • State Library Victoria: 520 pax

  • Melbourne Town Hall: 2,000 pax

Catering:

In-house catering provided

Australia’s Showtime Event Group specialises in working with heritage venues such as the State Library Victoria – Australia’s oldest public library that was established since 1854. This historical building has a total of eight stunning event venues available for use, from the elegant North Rotunda gallery for hosting intimate gatherings and meetings, to the showstopping La Trobe Reading Room, which can comfortably accommodate 500 guests.

Melbourne Town Hall, which still functions as the working administrative seat of the City of Melbourne, features a variety of rooms. The expansive Main Hall, with its beautiful stained-glass windows, has capacity for up to 800 attendees, while the swanky Swanston Hall stands out for its timber panelling and intricately designed glowing lighting dome.

Melbourne Town Hall’s Main Hall features sweeping ceilings and chandeliers.
Melbourne Town Hall’s Main Hall features sweeping ceilings and chandeliers. Photo Credit: Showtime Event Group

Other venues under the Melbourne-based group include the National Heritage-listed Rippon Lea House and Garden; the historic Hellenic Musuem; and the warehouse-style Showtime Events Centre by the Yarra River.

This article first appeared in the July-September 2024 issue of M&C Asia as part of the“Unique Venues Steeped in Style”feature.Click here to read more from this issue.