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Top Gala Dinner Venues in Melbourne
When it comes to gala dinner venues, Melbourne has the perfect setting. We offer plenty of venues where you and your guests can spend an amazing time socialising and enjoying fabulous food. From grand ballrooms to elegant dining rooms and everything in between, your guests will be stunned by the decor, lighting, and ambience of these gala dinner venues. This type of event requires a ‘wow’ factor, so unleash your creativity and create the most spectacular event anyone has ever seen.
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![Entire Venue at Cargo Hall in South Wharf, Melbourne]()
from $82
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsCargo HallSouth Wharf, MelbourneSStacey B.
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![Go Big at Zagame's House in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $400
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGo Big
100 guestsZagame's HouseCarlton, MelbourneCClaire R.
“Great venue with very friendly and helpful staff! Thank you so much for making our event run so smoothly!” -
![Zinc at Zinc at Fed Square in Melbourne CBD]()
from $20000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityZinc
500 guestsZinc at Fed SquareMelbourne CBDWWorld S.
“The venue and location was lovely” -
![Harbourview Room at The Promenade Docklands in Docklands, Melbourne]()
from $2200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityHarbourview Room
300 guestsThe Promenade DocklandsDocklands, MelbourneCChevonne M.
“We hosted a fantastic three-day event at the Promenade and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.” -
![Laneway 3 at InterContinental Melbourne in Melbourne CBD]()
from $115
per person / per dayCheck availabilityLaneway 3
108 guestsInterContinental MelbourneMelbourne CBDMMiranda C.
“Excellent team at the Intercontinental really helped our event shine.” -
![The Oakroom at Batman's Hill on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $59
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Oakroom
110 guestsBatman's Hill on CollinsMelbourne CBDJJacqueline C.
“The function room provided everything we needed and the catering was perfect and catered for our needs.” -
![Tower Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $5500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTower Room
250 guestsMercure Melbourne DoncasterEastern Suburbs, MelbourneSShannon C.
“The venue itself was beautiful, and was the right amount of space for our attendees.” -
![Entire Venue at Eureka 89 in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $15000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
143 guestsEureka 89Southbank, MelbourneMMurray S.
“Great assistance from event staff and the service staff on the night. Venue also has spectacular views.” -
![Entire Venue at Showtime Events Centre in South Wharf, Melbourne]()
from $82
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
380 guestsShowtime Events CentreSouth Wharf, MelbourneShowtime Events Centre is a well-appointed industrial style events space with character, warmth and modern facilities. A heritage building, transformed into an award-winning venue on the South Wharf promenade includes a chandelier -
![Victoria Room at Ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1000
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityVictoria Room
100 guestsIbis Melbourne Hotel and ApartmentsMelbourne CBDGGeorgia N.
“Agatha and Sarah were fantstic help leading up to and during the event. Smooth and easy to facilitate.” -
![Event Pavilion at Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne in Richmond, Melbourne]()
from $69
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Pavilion
230 guestsAmora Hotel Riverwalk MelbourneRichmond, MelbourneTTracey B.
“The venue was excellent. Everyone was pleased with how the day went.” -
![Backroom at Ovolo South Yarra in South Yarra, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBackroom
70 guestsOvolo South YarraSouth Yarra, MelbourneNNicola M.
“The venue was really comfortable, great facilities & excellent hospitality”
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FAQs about Top Gala Dinner Venues in Melbourne
Prices of gala dinner venues in Melbourne average around $3500 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data, as of October 2025:
| From $2000 | to $8500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $65 | to $95 | per person |
| From $300 | to $2200 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Harbourview Room at The Promenade Docklands in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making the experience even more memorable...’ -
Go Big at Zagame's House in Carlton - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with very friendly and helpful staff!’ -
Entire Venue at Cargo Hall in South Wharf - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with incredible atmosphere. Staff did a great job with our event. We will be back in the future.’
You'll find gala dinner venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small gala dinner venues | up to 120 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium gala dinner venues | between 190 and 250 guests | prices average $6000 minimum spend per event |
| Large gala dinner venues | over 325 guests | prices average $8500 minimum spend per event |
Melbourne city centre is full of fantastic venues for gala dinners of all kinds. Be sure to check out the private rooms and banquet halls in areas such as the East End, North Melbourne or Fitzroy. On the other bank of the Yarra River, in the trendy South Wharf or the affluent suburb of South Yarra, you can find exquisite event spaces, halls and ballrooms. If you wish to celebrate a little bit further from the city rush, you should have a look at venues in Clayton or Coldstream.
Organising a gala dinner is a big undertaking, so you should plan early and have a clear plan in mind. The most popular locations are booked even a year in advance, so you should aim to secure your favourite venue as soon as possible. It is good to be flexible and have a few dates in mind when making an inquiry. Food is a key part of any gala dinner, so check whether the venue offers in-house catering or if you will have to look for some external vendors. Depending on the kind of gala, you may also wish to consider organising a speaker, a DJ or a live band.
Your Guide to Hiring Gala Dinner Venues in Melbourne
Whether you are throwing a charity ball or celebrating a special occasion, Tagvenue.com is here to help you find a venue for your unforgettable bash. Add glamour to your event and host it in a banquet hall or somewhere unique, for example in a museum. Remember that a gala dinner is known to be extravagant, so there are no limits when organising one. Scroll through the fantastic venues on our platform and book a perfect place for an elegant party.
