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Melbourne Town Hall

Portico Room & Balcony

Melbourne’s most iconic balcony experience, the Portico Room & Balcony offers spectacular city views and an unforgettable setting for cocktail receptions, private celebrations, and pre-dinner drinks in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.

Capacity
50 Seated
120 Cocktail
40 Cabaret
110m² Area Size
Address 90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne
Availability From 9am daily
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A setting like no other

Positioned above Swanston Street, this exclusive space overlooks a collection of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks, including Flinders Street Station, the Arts Centre spire, and St Paul’s Cathedral. Guests enter through Melbourne Town Hall before stepping onto the historic balcony for an experience few venues can match. Ideal for intimate corporate events in Melbourne, the Portico Room & Balcony provides elegance, heritage, and a touch of theatre.

Intimate charm, open-air flexibility

Perfect for up to 120 guests, the balcony area can be enclosed with blinds for weather protection, while the adjoining Portico Room acts as a stylish retreat for pre-dinner drinks or event staging. Whether booked alone or paired with the Yarra or Melbourne Rooms, this flexible space adds something truly special to any event. Modern AV, city convenience, and a postcard-worthy setting make it one of the most desirable event venues Melbourne has to offer.

Features

  • Unrivalled balcony views of Melbourne icons
  • Elegant Portico Room for indoor use or pre-function staging
  • Enclosable balcony space for comfort in all seasons
  • Seamless flow from Melbourne Town Hall
  • Ideal for cocktail receptions, VIP hosting, and brand activations
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What our clients say about Melbourne Town Hall

It was such a pleasure to be back in Melbourne Town Hall and working with an Event Manager who understood our needs, was flexible with our constantly changing requirements, and went out of their way to ensure they helped us deliver the best event possible. The effort and enthusiasm that the MTH staff bought to making the APRA awards a memorable event was outstanding. Plus, the space itself is stunning. 10/10!

Narelle

TEN Women chose to return to the beautiful Melbourne Town Hall for a second time to host our fundraising gala because we love the scale, location and ambience of the venue. The team from Showtime were exceptional across event planning, security, logistics, F&B and the team on the floor.

Fiona

Thank you so much for your outstanding support. The event went smoothly, and the students enjoyed themselves. Your efforts in managing the planning process were invaluable – especially working with Scene to Believe and accommodating their requirements. I’ll definitely be looking forward to future events at the Melbourne Town Hall.

Venice

The Showtime team were all excellent. Everyone went above and beyond ensuring everything that was agreed upon beforehand was provided as well as any extra things that came up on the days. It was a real pleasure to work with the whole team. Thank you!

Cally

I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to your team for the exceptional support you provided in organising the Melbourne International Student Summit at the Swanston Room of the Melbourne Town Hall. Your support and energy made our event a success. A special thank you to BEC, Juan, and Paul for their outstanding eff orts – they were the backbone to on the event day from start to finish! We look forward to collaborating with Showtime Events on future projects!

Christeena

The glorious Supper Room at the Melbourne Town Hall was the perfect venue to Launch our new not for profit organisation – Geography Victoria.We are very grateful for all the time Abi and Toyah spent with us preparing for the event. Your attention to detail meant that it all went seamlessly and was enjoyed by the many people who had travelled from all around Victoria and across Australia to enjoy this very special occasion.We would just like to thank you and all the team for your assistance in making this a truly wonderful and memorable event.

Libby

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