Speakers Corner at Gate 8
About this space
Located on the ground floor of the Gate 8 building, this stylish and fully accessible venue offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for all guests. Create a private setting by drawing the auditorium curtain—perfect for focused presentations or exclusive gatherings. The space comes fully equipped with AV facilities and a lectern to support your event needs.
Personalised conference packages are available, including buffet-style lunches. Or choose cocktail-style roaming canapés for more formal events. Treat your guests to a coffee with a prepaid bar tab at Gracie’s Café, or transform the space into a bar with one of our beverage packages (please note: our liquor license is valid from 5 pm to 11 pm only).
Prices
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Buffet Lunch $38pp | three sandwich options and two salad options
Half Day Catering $54pp | Morning Tea + Lunch or Afternoon Tea + Lunch
Full Day Catering $70pp | Morning Tea + Lunch + Afternoon Tea
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
- Outside catering/alcohol is not allowed
- As per our liquor license, alcohol can only be served between 5 pm and 11 pm in Speakers Corner
- Alcohol is not allowed in the Community Workshop
- We require 48 hours' notice of any catering
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period
About Gate 8
Located in East Melbourne, Gate 8 is a versatile space including a workshop, auditorium and statement lobby—perfect for meetings, workshops, panels, presentations, galas and more.
With Gracie's cafe in the center of our event spaces, Gate 8 can provide barista made coffee and fresh food perfect for your event.
Other spaces and event packages at this venue
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