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Centre Stage

Whether you’re planning a gala dinner, conference, launch or your wedding — our largest event space is perfect for when you want to take Centre Stage. Start your momentous occasion in the Centre Stage bar, with views of Exhibition Street, the theatre district and the gateway to Melbourne’s Chinatown. Once you are ready for the main event, Centre Stage will deliver the ultimate function experience.

With soaring, vaulted ceilings, this versatile room can fit up to 500 guests cocktail style and up to 340 dining or be divided into two separate areas to suit your needs – Centre Stage I and Centre Stage II. The space comes complete with best-in-market conferencing technology, including a built-in 7m x 4m high-definition LED projector screen, and two additional 200 inch HD projection screens. Start writing your invitations…

Centre Stage is located in the newly refurbished 4.5 star Rydges Melbourne Hotel, offering contemporary and convenient Melbourne accommodation for your guests. View our great range of accommodation options here. Rydges Melbourne features 370 king rooms, suites and apartments, a interactive gym, heated rooftop pool, Restaurant & Bar and newly built Terrace Rooftop overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown.

Capacity

  • Classroom 120
  • Cabaret 240
  • Banquet 300
  • Theatre 500
  • Cocktail 500
  • Exhibition 33
  • U-Shape 50
  • Boardroom 54

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Room/space Area Ceiling height Max capacity (people) Banquet Theatre Classroom U-shape Boardroom Cocktail Cabaret Exhibition
Centre Stage 1
Centre Stage 1
169.2 m2 7 m 250 120 189 60 28 20 250 104 N/A
Centre Stage 2
Centre Stage 2
222.6 m2 7 m 250 140 204 78 30 20 250 120 N/A
Meeting Place
Meeting Place
332 m2 3.3 m 300 220 286 120 38 54 300 176 22
Meeting Place 1
Meeting Place 1
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
Meeting Place 2
Meeting Place 2
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
Meeting Place 3
Meeting Place 3
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
Meeting Place 4
Meeting Place 4
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
Terrace Room
Terrace Room
143 m2 2.6 m 130 56 N/A N/A N/A N/A 130 N/A N/A
Terrace 1
Terrace 1
57 m2 2.6 m 50 24 28 15 16 10 50 21 N/A
Terrace 3
Terrace 3
43 m2 2.6 m 40 16 24 15 13 10 40 14 N/A
Terrace 2
Terrace 2
43 m2 2.6 m 40 16 24 15 13 10 40 14 N/A
Bossley Rooftop
Bossley Rooftop
460 m2 2.6 m 250 80 N/A N/A N/A N/A 350 N/A N/A
Rydges Melbourne_Rooftop Pool
Rooftop Pool
233 m2 N/A 60 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 60 N/A N/A
Bossley Private Dining | Melbourne Private Dining Room | Lt Bossley
Bossley Private Dining
60 m2 2.7 m 100 40 40 20 13 20 60 N/A N/A
Centre Stage 1
Centre Stage 1
Seating capacity 189
Standing capacity 250
Area: 169.2 m2
Max Capacity: 250
Seating capacity 189
Standing capacity 250

One half of our Centre Stage event space, Centre Stage I can host up to 140 guests for a seated breakfast, lunch or gala dinner or 250 cocktail and includes a pre-function bar overlooking Exhibition Street and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Centre Stage 2
Centre Stage 2
Seating capacity 204
Standing capacity 250
Area: 222.6 m2
Max Capacity: 250
Seating capacity 204
Standing capacity 250

The larger of our two Centre Stage spaces when divided. Centre Stage II boasts a 7m x 4m built-in high-definition LED screen and a 200 inch HD projector screen. With vaulted ceilings throughout, entertain up to 250 guests cocktail or and up to 150 dining.

Meeting Place
Meeting Place
Seating capacity 286
Standing capacity 300
Area: 332 m2
Max Capacity: 300
Seating capacity 286
Standing capacity 300

With an abundance of natural light, and overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, the Meeting Place can host up to 300 guests cocktail and 340 seated.

Meeting Place 1
Meeting Place 1
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

When divided into four spaces, the first of our light-filled Meeting Place, is drenched in natural light and offers sparkling views of Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, perfect for any event, day or night.

Meeting Place 2
Meeting Place 2
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

Meeting Place II can host up to 80 guests and can be configured in any number of ways. Whether you’re planning a meeting, presentation or an intimate event, the large windows overlooking Little Bourke Street offer abundant natural light.

Meeting Place 3
Meeting Place 3
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

Part of our larger Meeting Place venue, Meeting Place III can function as part of the whole venue or be separated with electronic divider walls to create 83sqm of event space. Welcome up to 48 guest’s cabaret style or 80 cocktail in a modern, light-filled space overlooking Little Bourke Street.

Meeting Place 4
Meeting Place 4
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

A versatile event space which can be set up for conferences, exhibitions, private dinners — you name it. The Meeting Place IV can be combined…

Terrace Room
Terrace Room
Seating capacity 56
Standing capacity 130
Area: 143 m2
Max Capacity: 130
Seating capacity 56
Standing capacity 130

With floor to ceiling windows overlooking The Terrace, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, The Terrace Room offers 143 sqm metres of event space and can accommodate up to 130 guests cocktail or up to 52 seated.

Terrace 1
Terrace 1
Seating capacity 28
Standing capacity 50
Area: 57 m2
Max Capacity: 50
Seating capacity 28
Standing capacity 50

The largest of the terrace room configurations, Terrace Room I is fit for events of all types; from boardroom meetings to intimate dinners; creative breakfasts to cocktail parties. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the lush outdoor Rooftop Terrace

Terrace 3
Terrace 3
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40
Area: 43 m2
Max Capacity: 40
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40

Start planning your next event at Terrace Room III, an intimate venue overlooking The Terrace and can accommodate up to 20 guests boardroom style. Whether your event is day or night, the Terrace III comes complete with 75-inch LCD screen and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Rooftop Terrace.

Terrace 2
Terrace 2
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40
Area: 43 m2
Max Capacity: 40
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40

Terrace Room II can host up to 40 guests for any day or night events you’re planning — perfect for meetings, breakfasts, conferences, intimate dinners, or cocktail parties.

Bossley Rooftop
Bossley Rooftop
Seating capacity 80
Standing capacity 350
Area: 460 m2
Max Capacity: 250
Seating capacity 80
Standing capacity 350

The expansive indoor outdoor venue can host 250 guests for cocktails, with awnings, equipped with heating for those brisk Melbourne nights. Spanning the full outdoor space, this level two rooftop space is the ideal place to celebrate a special, occasion, or for a relaxed setting. 

Rydges Melbourne_Rooftop Pool
Rooftop Pool
Seating capacity 0
Standing capacity 60
Area: 233 m2
Max Capacity: 60
Seating capacity 0
Standing capacity 60

A playful and glamorous celebration of our proud 1970’s heritage, come up to Level 23 and get poolside. This Rooftop Pool can be transformed into…

Bossley Private Dining | Melbourne Private Dining Room | Lt Bossley
Bossley Private Dining
Seating capacity 40
Standing capacity 60
Area: 60 m2
Max Capacity: 100
Seating capacity 40
Standing capacity 60

With an exclusive menu showcasing the best of local seasonal produce, Bossley has mastered the art of crafting timeless occasions. Bossley is the place for all with two intimate Melbourne private dining rooms. 

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