Commercial hire
The Royal Exhibition Building is one of Melbourne’s most versatile and unique venues for major events. Past and current events include PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, The Big Design Market, Now or Never, Melbourne Italian Festa and many more.
The site spans more than 28,000m², encompassing the Royal Exhibition Building, surrounding forecourts and the Melbourne Museum Plaza. Inside, the historic Great Hall offers more than 11,000m² of activation space, with multiple event opportunities from spectacle displays to intimate dinners. The mezzanine level can operate as an extension of the Ground Floor or transform for tailored and VIP experiences, with views across the grand murals, Dome and Great Hall.
Convenient onsite underground parking, coach drop-off points, adjacent public transport and proximity to the Melbourne CBD make access simple. Enquire now about hosting your event at the Royal Exhibition Building.
Learn more about the history of the Royal Exhibition Building and its legacy as a major exhibition space.
The Royal Exhibition Building’s Dome Promenade is currently unavailable for event bookings until late 2026.
