Have an important event to organise? A gala dinner, cocktail event, conference, trade show, product launch, awards night or breakfast event? Be sure to create an unforgettable occasion at the perfect Sydney venue using our easy to use venue finder above. Host the event in one of the impressive event venues Sydney has to offer.
From grand and glamorous ballrooms to waterfront and unique, your search starts here. Take a peek at our Best Picks of Event Venues in and around Sydney listed below. For more event spaces in Sydney and the surrounds, try the user-friendly search at the top of the page to uncover the best venue match for your event.
This flexible space offers iconic, uninterrupted views across Darling Harbour, making it one of Sydney’s most sought-after cocktail party venues. With a mix of indoor and outdoor areas, guests can enjoy exclusive use of this prime location.
Guests can roam freely and relax on comfortable couches or high-tops, inside or outside with views. The venue can accommodate up to 1200 guests cocktail style and 450 seated when hired alongside the neighbouring function room, making it ideal for large-scale events.
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Located on the ground floor, this versatile 400-seat auditorium is ideal for a range of events, from workshops and conferences to product launches and gala dinners. The space can be customised to suit any event, with options for an open-plan layout or a more structured setup with professional sound, lighting, and media services.
The auditorium rental includes access to a foyer area, which features a café that provides a convenient spot for attendees to mingle during breaks. This additional space enhances the overall event experience, offering both functionality and comfort.
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This historic Sydney CBD event space is steeped in history and offers a sophisticated space with flexible floor plans; it can suit anything from an intimate private dinner, a day workshop up to a canape party or extravagant event.
The Royal Exchange of Sydney boasts a grand dining room, a private dining room, a bar and outdoor courtyard. They offer a range of event menus and packages including an option to hire the venue and bring in your own caterers. Total maximum standing capacity is 200 guests.
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Located on the stunning Sydney Harbour waterfront in Woolloomooloo, this venue has a long-established reputation as a favourite for functions, special occasions, and corporate dinners. It offers an unrivalled waterfront location, perfect for enjoying the unique atmosphere of Sydney Harbour.
Reserve the entire outdoor terrace exclusively for large seated or cocktail-style events, accommodating 130 standing guests or 100 seated guests. The entire venue, inside and out is also available for exclusive use.
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Located at the northern end of the waterfront with breathtaking views of Sydney’s harbour, Watermans Room at 12-Micron is a unique and dedicated function space with complete glass frontage and a private balcony. The spacious interior is contemporary and suited to a wide range of events.
Catering for up to 200 seated and 300 standing, Watermans Room hosts corporate functions, conferences, cocktail events and private celebrations, including weddings. The completely exclusive area also features private lift access, a private bar and bathrooms.
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This award winning Rydges hotel located in the Central Business District hotel offers several corporate event spaces from meeting and workshop rooms up to the Grand Ballroom and this Exhibition Space.
The hotel transforms its entire lobby and restaurant area to create this large open Exhibition Space large enough to hold 20 trade booths (3m x 2m). It’s a great option for conferences requiring the addition of exhibition space in a convenient location with hotel accommodation onsite.
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This cozy party venue in Potts Point is known for it’s delicious food, drinks, service and atmosphere. The Hampton Hotel offers various function spaces and configurations to suit your event size and style.
The Hampton Lounge accommodates up to 200 guests with plenty of booth lounge seating to relax upon. The room can be transformed for a formal large sit down dinner or utilised as relaxed cocktail lounge. It can also be combined with The Vault Room for a larger and more diverse function space.
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One of Sydney’s most popular event venues, the opulent Oceanic Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach is located on the ground floor of the hotel and includes a private pre-function and registration area.
This generous space boasts 360 square metres of space with no pillars and is popular for a wide range of large events including gala dinners, cocktail parties, training seminars and corporate functions. The ballroom can be divided into two smaller venues, Ocean East and Oceanic West, to cater for more intimate meetings and events.
As you would expect from Crowne Resorts, all the very latest in AV technology, staging and theming is available with the assistance of their technical team to ensure the seamless success of your event.
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Waterfront venue Orso Bayside delivers a spectacular marine panorama of Middle Harbour scenery and sailing boats by day and twinkling lights on the water once the sun goes down.
Filled with natural light with a clean white interior, the venue comes with panoramic views, a fairy light canopy and a private deck with fold-back glass doors opening onto the harbour. The impressive room
hosts everything from corporate events such as grand luncheons, conferences, product launches, dinners and cocktail parties to celebrations such as weddings, Christmas parties and graduation events.
The venue suits functions from 50 up to 250 guests seated and 350 guests cocktail style.
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Grand Ballroom at Novotel Manly boasts a spectacular beachfront location with a flexible conference and events space. With natural light and beautiful views over Manly Beach, the floor to ceiling windows can invite fresh air into the space and the outdoor weatherproof terraces are perfect for breaks.
The Grand Ballroom can host up to 500 guests seated and the room can also be broken down into 4 individual event spaces, all with access to a large terrace overlooking the ocean. The room is versatile and elegant with contemporary design elements and offers excellent conference and event facilities.
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The Oxford 2 room, positioned on the first floor of the hotel, serves as a mid-sized function space suitable for meetings of 25 to 60 participants. It provides various room setup options, offering flexibility to accommodate different event formats.
Rydges Sydney Central is an award-winning hotel located in Surry Hills, close to Sydney’s city center and popular attractions. Guests are welcomed into a lobby featuring a Koi pond, creating a distinctive first impression upon arrival.
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The Ballroom, comprising the Macarthur, Campbell, and Donahue rooms, serves as the largest venue in Blacktown. Situated on the ground floor, it is suitable for meetings, conferences, weddings, and private events.
This flexible space can be tailored to fit specific themes and needs, offering customized menus and décor. It accommodates up to 150 guests in a banquet setup or 200 in a cocktail format. The room features a pillar-less design that ensures clear sightlines and benefits from ample natural light through its floor-to-ceiling windows.
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