Melbourne Recital Centre
4,000 sqm
Indoor Space
1,000
Plenary Capacity
112
Banquet Capacity
7
Breakout Rooms
—
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Melbourne Recital Centre is a venue and organisation for live music in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It programs and presents more than 500 concerts and events a year across diverse musical genres including classical, chamber music, contemporary, pop, folk, rock, electronica, indie, jazz, cabaret, and world music. The centre combines cutting-edge architecture and stage technology with state-of-the-art acoustics. [cite: 4, 7 in prior search, 9 in prior search]
Images
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Southbank
Country
AU
Total Indoor Space
4,000 sqm
Max Plenary
1,000
Max Banquet
112
Breakout Rooms
7
Airport Distance
22 min
Full Address
31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Victoria, 3006, AU
Event Spaces & Rooms
8 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Concert Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Primrose Potter Salon | Flexible Space | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ground Floor Foyer | Foyer | — | — | — | — | — |
| Level One Foyer | Foyer | — | — | — | — | — |
| Level Two Foyer | Foyer | — | — | — | — | — |
| Williams Room | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eva and Marc Besen Suite | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boardroom | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Melbourne Recital Centre is committed to environmental sustainability, aiming to minimise its environmental impacts and promote a green future. This includes monitoring and modifying waste management, HVAC scheduling, and building systems. The building's construction incorporated environmentally sustainable practices, including the use of hoop pine plywood sourced from Responsible Wood-certified plantations. [cite: 20 in prior search, 28 in prior search, 16]
Certifications
Notable Past Events
21 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Melbourne Recital Centre Ltd. is owned by the Government of Victoria, implying government grants and support. 'Revenue from Government' is listed in their charity details. [cite: 4, 17 in prior search]
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 22 min drive
- Breakout Rooms
- 7
- Indoor Space
- 4,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Southbank, Australia
Asia Pacific — Oceania
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026