20 venues in Brisbane for corporate event spaces (2023)

Brisbane is a bustling city that offers a variety of venues for corporate events, ranging from traditional conference centers to unique event spaces. In this article, we'll explore some of the best venues for corporate events in Brisbane to help you find the perfect location for your next business gathering.

1. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

This iconic venue is the city's largest convention centre and offers a wide range of event spaces. 44 multi-functional meeting and event spaces to be precise. The venue features a state-of-the-art conference centre, exhibition halls, and ballrooms, making it an ideal location for large-scale corporate events.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Capacities

MEZZANINE LEVEL ROOMS	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Cocktail	Metres²
Meeting Room Ml	160	90	90	150	157
Meeting Room M2	160	90	90	150	149
Meeting Room Ml & M2	370	210	210	300	306
Meeting Room M3	560	360	330	500	455
Meeting Room M4	560	360	320	500	432
Meeting Room M3 & M4	1104	690	640	1000	887
Meeting Room M5	24	12	12	24	28
Meeting Room M6	24	12	12	24	27
Meeting Room M5 & M6	48	36	30	48	55
Meeting Room M7	24	12	12	24	27
Meeting Room M8	24	12	12	24	27
Meeting Room M7 & M8	48	36	30	48	54
Meeting Room M9	45	24	24	45	44
M10 Speakers Presentation Centre	-	-	-	-	100

FOYER LEVEL ROOMS	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Cocktail	Metres²
Tasting Room	-	-	18	30	33
Terrace	-	-	90	140	142
Boardroom 1	-	-	18	-	38
Boardroom 2	-	-	14	-	42
Great Hall	3958	-	2800	4000	4088
Great Hall 1 & 2	1569	-	1200	1800	1949
Great Hall 3 & 4	1578	-	1500	2200	2238
Great Hall Quadrant 1 (QI)	786	-	580	900	938
Great Hall Quadrant 2 (Q)	783	-	580	900	938
Great Hall Quadrant 3 (Q3)	953	-	700	1100	1080
Great Hall Quadrant 4 (Q4)	954	-	700	1100	1080
Exhibition Halls 1 —4 (each)	-	-	2000	4000	5000

SKY LEVEL ROOMS	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Cocktail	Metres²
Sky Room	315	180	190	300	270
Meeting Room S1	150	75	80	130	135

Plaza Level Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Cocktail	Metres²
Meeting Room P1	160	90	90	150	153
Meeting Room P2	160	90	90	150	149
Meeting Room P1 & P2	300	195	210	300	302
Meeting Room P3	108	54	60	100	103
Meeting Room P4	108	54	60	100	103
Meeting Room P5	108	54	60	100	103
Meeting Room P3 & P4	200	120	150	200	206
Meeting Room P4 & P5	200	120	150	200	206
Meeting Room P3, P4 & P5	350	195	210	340	309
Plaza Terrace Room	1008	630	650	1100	883
Plaza Ballroom	2000	1200	1380	2000	1581
Plaza Gallery	-	-	200	200	350
Meeting Room P6	130	75	80	110	113
Meeting Room P7	130	75	80	110	113
Meeting Room P8	130	75	80	110	113
Meeting Room P6 & P7	270	160	180	240	231
Meeting Room P7 & P8	270	160	180	240	231
Meeting Rooms P6, P7 & P8	450	260	280	350	345
Meeting Room P9	160	99	100	150	143
Meeting Room P10	155	99	100	150	143
Meeting Room P11	160	99	100	150	143
Meeting Room P9 & P10	330	210	220	300	286
Meeting Room PIO & P11	330	210	220	300	286
Meeting Rooms P9, P10 & P11	570	340	350	450	430
Plaza Auditorium	620	-	-	-	-

BOULEVARD LEVEL ROOMS	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Cocktail	Metres²
Boulevard Auditorium	430	-	-	-	-
Meeting Room B1	130	75	80	110	113
Meeting Room B2	130	75	80	110	113
Meeting Room B3	130	75	80	110	113
Meeting Room B1 & B2	270	160	180	240	231
Meeting Room B2 & B3	270	160	180	240	231
Meeting Rooms B1, B2 & B3	450	260	280	350	345
Boulevard Room	600	350	390	600	530

ARBOUR LEVEL ROOMS	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Cocktail	Metres²
Arbour Lounge	-	-	-	150	190
Meeting Room A1	50	30	20	60	70
Meeting Room A2	120	70	80	120	120
Arbour Speakers Presentation Centre	-	-	-	-	70
Arbour Boardroom	-	-	16	-	38

Important notes

The Great Hall theatre seating is also accessible on the Mezzanine level.
Theatre and classroom capacities include staging for speaker appropriate to the size of the room.
Banquet and cocktail capacities are the comfortable maximums for each room. Staging and/or dance floors have not been incorporated and will reduce these capacities.
Information accurate at time of publish

2. Rydges South Bank

This luxury hotel in South Brisbane offers a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom and multiple meeting rooms. The venue also features stunning city views, modern decor, and world-class amenities, making it an ideal location for corporate events of all sizes.

Rydges South Bank Capacities

Venue Name	Banquet Capacity	Banquet With Dancefloor	Cocktail Capacity	Classroom Capacity	Boardroom Capacity	Theatre Capacity	U-shape Capacity	Cabaret Room	Ceiling Height	Square Metres
The Podium Ballroom	380	350	600	200	N/A	500	N/A	304	3.5m	580m2
Podium Room 1	80	N/A	160	40	30	135	35	64	3.5m	155m2
Podium Room 2	80	N/A	140	50	35	140	40	64	3.5m	138.50m2
Podium 3	80	N/A	150	50	40	140	50	64	3.5m	140.5m2
Podium 4	80	N/A	150	50	40	140	50	64	3.5m	147m2
Podium 5	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	16	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.5m	64m2
The Rooftop	250	220	300	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2.65m	400m2
Rooftop North	80	N/A	100	50	25	100	35	64	2.65m	150m2
Rooftop South	60	N/A	70	40	20	70	30	48	2.65m	100m2
Executive Boardroom	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	14	N/A	N/A	N/A	2.8m	N/A
Soleil Pool Bar	N/A	N/A	350	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

3. Sofitel Brisbane Central

This elegant hotel in the heart of the city features a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. The venue features luxurious decor and state-of-the-art technology, making it an ideal location for corporate events of all types.

Sofitel Brisbane Central Capacities

Room Name	Cabaret	Theatre	Banquet	Classroom	Ushape	Boardroom	Reception
BALLROOM LE GRAND	440	1056	580	550	-	-	-
ANN ST LOBBY	-	-	-	-	-	-	380
REGISTRATION LOBBY	-	-	-	-	-	-	150
LYON	128	336	160	126	-	-	-
ST GERMAIN	32	50	40	30	18	18	-
BASTILLE	48	90	60	72	39	39	-
CONCORDE	40	70	50	45	24	24	-
ODEON	64	100	80	81	36	40	-
NORMANDY	-	-	8	-	-	8	-
BORDEAUX	-	-	-	-	-	6	-
SOIRÉE DECK	-	-	-	-	-	-	200
PRIVÉ	-	-	-	-	-	30	-

4. The Calile Hotel

This stylish hotel in Fortitude Valley offers a range of event spaces. 10 to be specific, including a Grand Room, a private balcony, and a generously spaced Amphitheatre. With modern decor and a central location, this venue is perfect for business meetings, conferences, and product launches.

The Calile Hotel Capacities

Room Name	Cocktail	Theatre	Banquet	Classroom	Ushape	Boardroom
Grand Room Reception	120	-	-	-	-	-
Grand Room I	120	130	90-96	75	33	30
Grand Room II	80	90	60-72	45	33	24
Grand Room III	50	60	30	30	30	24
Grand Room IV	80	90	60-72	45	33	24
Grand Room I - IV	300	300	260 - 280	240	-	-
Terrace	60	-	36	-	-	-

Drawing Room I	15	20	12	-	-	12
Drawing Room II	15	20	12	-	-	12
Drawing Room I & II	30	40	24	12	14	24
Amphitheatre	120	-	60	-	-	-

5. The Greek Club

Located in South Brisbane, with 11 unique event spaces offering a Mediterranean-inspired setting for corporate events. The venue features multiple function rooms, modern amenities, and stunning views of the city skyline, making it an ideal location for business gatherings of all sizes.

The Greek Club Capacities

Room	Capacity	Ideal For
Grand Ballroom	100-1000	Gala Dinners, Launch Events, Cocktail Soiree
Grand Balcony	60-200	Dinner Events, Corporate Lunch, Cocktail Parties
Boardroom	10-30	Meetings & Presentations
Acropolis/Olympus	30-250	Seminars, Day Business, Celebrations
Nostimo Restaurant	50-300	Dinner and Lunch events, Corporate and Social gatherings, Christenings and Birthdays

6. Victoria Park Golf Complex

This unique venue in Herston features a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. The venue also offers golfing and team-building activities, making it an ideal location for corporate events of all types.

Victoria Park Golf Complex Capacities

Venue	Banquet	Banquet + dance floor	Cabaret	Cocktail	Theatre	Long Table	Classroom	U-Shape	Day Delegate Package
Marquee	420	372	300	700	540	234	-	-	250
Ballroom	260	240	208	550	260	220	120	-	168
Garden Marquee	110	100	88	120	110	120	84	39	80
Alabaster Room	90	90	64	120	96	78	60	27	-
Quartz Room	50	50	40	80	60	36	36	24	-
The Orchard	-	-	-	100	-	60	-	-	-

7. Lightspace

This converted warehouse in Fortitude Valley offers a versatile event space with a modern industrial feel. The venue features a large open plan space, high ceilings, and an outdoor courtyard, making it an ideal location for corporate events, product launches, and team-building activities.

Lightspace Capacities

Venue	Cocktail	Theatre	Dinner
Main Space	350	250	200
Bar Lounge	120	100	60
Outdoor Terrace	-	-	-

8. Howard Smith Wharves

This waterfront location in the heart of the city features a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and a rooftop bar. With stunning river views and modern amenities, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all sizes.

Howard Smith Wharves Capacities

Venue Name	Seated Capacity	Standing Capacity	Description
Rivershed	360	595	Heritage wharf building with riverfront views, ideal for cocktail celebrations and gala dinners
Bougainvillea House	70	150	Wrap-around veranda with elevated views, interior bar, ideal for intimate dinners and cocktail celebrations
Green House	40	120	Intimate, garden oasis with natural light, alfresco dining, and cocktail celebrations on a covered terrace
Felons Barrel Hall	424	800	Bold flavours, Felons beer, and a full venue takeover
Stanley Exclusive	185	-	Two-story Cantonese restaurant with glamorous dining areas, private dining rooms, and a riverfront deck
Stanley Front Deck	80	100	Premium location with panoramic views, fully retractable awnings, and misting fans for year-round comfort
Stanley Upstairs	55	70	Sophisticated and exclusive space with heavy velvet curtains, interchangeable furniture, and bespoke light fittings
Stanley Private Dining Room	10	-	Hidden, exclusive dining room with a custom-built banquet table, traditional Cantonese lanterns, hand-painted murals, and a dedicated bathroom
Ciao Papi Exclusive	205	-	Riverfront location for long-lunch celebrations or famiglia-style dinners
Ciao Papi Glass House	75	-	Air-conditioned space with bold and eclectic interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private garden for arrival drinks

9. Brisbane City Hall

This historic building in the heart of the city features a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. With stunning architecture and modern amenities, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all types.

Brisbane City Hall Capacities

Venue	Banquet	Cocktail	Theatre	Cabaret	Size (sqm)
MAIN AUDITORIUM	660	1200	1178	594	928
BRISBANE ROOM	200	250	200	180	366
KING GEORGE SQUARE					3000
BALMORAL ROOM	76	100	80	63	140
WINDSOR ROOM	70	90	100	63	117
OAK TABLE ROOM	24	85			110
ITHACA AUDITORIUM	200	350	370	180	286
ITHACA FOYER					295
TOOWONG ROOM	200	250	352	216	311
HAMILTON LOUNGE	108	200	72	90	282
SHERWOOD ROOM	230	250	352	216	317
KEDRON ROOM	150	230	236	135	204
SISTER CITIES ROOM	140	220	129	128	277
SANDGATE ROOM	100	250	253	108	278

10. The Tivoli

This iconic venue in Fortitude Valley offers a unique event space with a vintage feel. The Tivoli features a large main stage, a balcony area, and a bar, making it an ideal location for conferences, seminars, and product launches.

11. Customs House

This historic building in the heart of the city features a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. With stunning river views and luxurious decor, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all types.

12. Stamford Plaza Brisbane

This luxury hotel in the heart of the city offers a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. With modern amenities and luxurious decor, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all sizes.

13. Newstead Studios

This converted warehouse in Newstead offers a unique event space with a modern industrial feel. The venue features a large open plan space, high ceilings, and an outdoor courtyard, making it an ideal location for corporate events, product launches, and team-building activities.

14. The Atrium

This unique venue at the Victoria Park Golf Complex features a modern, indoor-outdoor space that is perfect for corporate events of all sizes. The venue offers stunning views of the city skyline and the golf course, as well as a range of amenities including AV equipment, a private bar, and more.

15. The Pineapple Hotel

Located in Kangaroo Point, this historic hotel offers a range of event spaces, including a large ballroom, private dining rooms, and a rooftop terrace. With a modern yet classic atmosphere, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all types.

16. Cloudland

This stunning venue in Fortitude Valley offers a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, private dining rooms, and a rooftop terrace. With breathtaking architecture and a range of amenities, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all sizes.

17. Brisbane Powerhouse

This iconic venue in New Farm offers a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, private function rooms, and a river-facing terrace. With stunning views and a range of amenities, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all types.

18. Riverlife

This unique venue on the Brisbane River offers a range of event spaces, including a grand marquee, private function rooms, and outdoor areas. With a range of activities including kayaking, rock climbing, and abseiling, this venue is perfect for team-building events and corporate retreats.

19. The Joinery

This unique venue in West End offers a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, private function rooms, and outdoor areas. With a modern yet rustic feel and a range of amenities, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all types.

20. The Iceworks

Located in Paddington, this historic building offers a range of event spaces, including a grand ballroom, private function rooms, and a rooftop terrace. With a modern yet classic atmosphere and a range of amenities, this venue is perfect for corporate events of all sizes.

These venues offer a range of event spaces, from grand ballrooms to unique and versatile locations, making them ideal for corporate events of all types and sizes. Whether you are planning a conference, product launch, or team-building event, Brisbane has plenty of options to choose from.

The different styles of seatings explained…

What is Banquet Style Seating?

This type of seating is typically used for dining events, where guests are seated at round tables that seat between 6-10 people each. Guests are facing the stage, head table or presentation area.

What is Boardroom Style Seating?

Boardroom seating is typically used for meetings where the focus is on collaboration and discussion. The tables are arranged in a rectangular or oval shape and the chairs are placed around the perimeter of the table, facing the center.

What is Cabaret Style Seating?

Cabaret seating is similar to banquet seating, but with rectangular tables instead of round ones. There is more space between tables and chairs facing the stage. This is a good option for events where there is a mix of food service and stage presentation.

What is Classroom Style Seating?

Classroom seating is ideal for training sessions and workshops where participants need to take notes or use a laptop. Tables are arranged in rows, with chairs facing the front of the room.

What is Cocktail Style Seating?

This seating style is often used for receptions and networking events where guests stand or mingle while they enjoy food and drinks. There are usually small cocktail tables and tall chairs or no chairs at all.

What is Theatre Style Seating?

This type of seating is used for presentations or events where guests are focused on the stage. Rows of chairs are arranged facing the stage, and there is usually an aisle in the center.

What is U-Shape Stye Seating?

U-shape seating is commonly used for smaller meetings or workshops. Tables are arranged in a U-shape, with chairs facing the center, allowing everyone to see and interact with each other. This seating style is often used for training sessions, board meetings, and brainstorming sessions.

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