Speakers Corner at Gate 8

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Coworking Space
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Semi-private area
88 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne, 3002
East Melbourne

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

Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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
Monday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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
Friday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $200 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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
Saturday
Closed
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday and Sunday rates are available by request.
There's a $280 cleaning fee per event.
Morning or Afternoon Tea $16pp | one sweet and one savoury item
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

Standing
up to 135
Theatre
up to 135

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Lectern with AV inputs and lectern microphone
2x Handheld wireless microphones
2x Headset wireless microphones
Adjustable privacy curtain
Adjustable sheer and block out blinds
Suspension hooks in roof rated up to 300kg per hook
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

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

Show cancellation details

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


Location

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