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Yarra Room

Historic character and modern elegance meet in the Yarra Room. A richly detailed space perfect for intimate luncheons, cocktail events, or strategic meetings in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.

Capacity
90 Seated
150 Cocktail
120 Theatrette
50 Seated with Dance Floor
144m² Area Size
Address 90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne
Availability From 5am daily
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Rich heritage, refined setting

Once the Council Chamber of the City of Melbourne, the Yarra Room retains its dignified charm through original timber panelling and portraiture. Positioned opposite the iconic Portico Room & Balcony, this second-floor room is ideal for intimate gatherings, from high-level boardroom-style meetings to stylish receptions. Its warm, traditional aesthetic makes it a standout choice for those seeking a unique and character-rich event venue in Melbourne.

Elegant flow and versatile use

With capacity for up to 120 guests, the Yarra Room accommodates seated dinners, cocktail events and exclusive launches with ease. Discreetly tucked away yet central to the venue, it offers a sense of privacy while remaining steps from Melbourne’s cultural and hospitality core. Fully equipped with AV capabilities and internet access, it’s a sophisticated and flexible option among Melbourne Town Hall event spaces.

Features

  • Restored timber detailing and historic portraiture
  • Located opposite the Portico Balcony
  • Ideal for intimate gatherings and exclusive meetings
  • AV-ready with modern amenities
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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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