A Guide to Melbourne's Beautifully Unique Event Spaces

You would be hard-pressed to find a venue in Melbourne that didn't have a unique style and character. Melbourne is simply oozing with personality. From North to South, you will be met with a collection of venues that can be intimate, open, lavish or minimalist. The possibilities are dizzying. The challenge comes in finding the right event space for your unique needs, and one that is versatile enough to cater to a large number of people. Let's take the scenic route through some of Melbourne's most renowned, and up-and-coming, event spaces that could pose the perfect backdrop for your next event.

Metropolis Events, South Bank

Metropolis has a real sense of luxury from the moment you enter those double doors, while still looking like an unassuming building from the outside. The free flow of space and abundant natural light ensures that hiring a photobooth in Melbourne will mean you can capture all the beautiful features and the fun of your guests. Offering one of the greatest views of the Melbourne skyline, this large event space is popular for weddings, corporate events and social soirees. One of the most alluring features would have to be the 17 metre-high dome internal ceiling, and the 9 meter-high windows that allow event attendees to watch the winding Yarra River.

The Wool Mill, Brunswick East

If you've kept your eyes open over the last few years, you would have seen that the warehouse-style event space is in high demand. Offering absolute versatility for a full range of events, The Wool Mill is located in a quiet spot of Brunswick East which will afford your event attendees ample parking and some much needed quiet during those conferences. The event space is two levels, which gives you flexibility in choosing a break out space for a corporate function, or a dance floor for a more social event.

Zinc at Federation Square, Melbourne City

Hosting an event at Federation Square is sure to turn a few heads, and how could it not? It's one of Australia's most well-known landmarks, but you may not have heard about Zinc at Federation Square. Zinc resides on the Yarra River side of Federation Square and is an indoor event space which has a separate outdoor area. This space is a popular choice for those operating in the tourism industry, as it offers up all of Melbourne's greatest sights, with both indoor and outdoor options accommodating all of the city's unpredictable weather all year round.

Higher Ground

Once an electricity plant many generations before, Higher Ground was converted to create an airy space that draws hundreds of diners each day. Known for its unique and culturally-diverse menu, this is a space you won't soon forget. Its primary function is a restaurant, but if you get your day of the week and number of attendees right - you could be throwing an event in this sought after space. Need some more convincing? Jump onto Instagram and search the location, there you will see a myriad of all the tastemakers enjoying the energy of Higher Ground.

It's hard to make a misstep when you choose a venue for your next corporate or social event. Most event managers are quite accustomed to showing prospective bookers the ins and outs of the space, so carve out some time to experience these gorgeous venues before you pull the trigger. It's easy to get swept away when choosing a concept, so keep the purpose and the attendees in mind when you choose so that you don't book something that only you love.