Banquet/ Gala Dinner

The Darwin Convention Centre is a prestigious venue to host your next banquet or gala dinner. Your guests can enjoy VIP treatment with red carpet arrival, drinks and canapés outdoors or within the wide foyers all while soaking in the spectacular views of Darwin Harbour.

The Waterfront Rooms can cater up to 250 delegates banquet style; or can be divided into three smaller spaces for more intimate occasions. The Halls can be transformed into a beautifully themed setting for a gala dinner, catering up to 2,740 delegates banquet style. Lastly, the Auditorium provides a special space for an intimate and bespoke function or a larger gala dinner.

Key Features

  • Air-conditioned for year-round comfort
  • In-house production team to assist with AV requirements
  • Onsite, underground parking available
  • Event planner to ensure your vision is achieved
  • Limousine drop off for red carpet arrival
  • Excellent selection of food and beverage packages
  • In-house features like staging with lectern and microphone & ambient lighting included in package
  • Many room inclusions

Waterfront Room 1, 2, or 3

Metres² : 142 - 143 Feet² : 1530 - 1547

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
128 - 144
Classroom
72
Exhibit Booths
9
Banquet
90
Cocktail
210
Cabaret
72

Waterfront Rooms 1 & 2 Combined or 2 & 3 Combined

Metres² : 284 Feet² : 3062 - 3067

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
278
Classroom
141 - 144
Exhibit Booths
19
Banquet
180
Cocktail
400
Cabaret
144

Waterfront Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Combined

Metres² : 429 Feet² : 4621

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
400
Classroom
234
Exhibit Booths
28
Banquet
250
Cocktail
400
Cabaret
216

Halls 1 & 2 Combined or 3 & 4 Combined

Metres² : 2000 Feet² : 21000

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
1560
Exhibit Booths
112
Banquet
1150
Cocktail
2200
Cabaret
920

Halls 1,2,3 Combined

Metres² : 2800 Feet² : 29400

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
2420
Exhibit Booths
157
Banquet
1820
Cocktail
3230
Cabaret
1344

Halls 1,2,3,4 Combined

Metres² : 4000 Feet² : 42000

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
3660
Exhibit Booths
225
Banquet
2740
Cocktail
4700
Cabaret
2024

Halls 1 or 4

Metres² : Hall 1 - 1200
Hall 4 - 1200
Feet² : Hall 1 - 12600
Hall 4 - 12600

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
Hall 1 - 792
Hall 4 - 960
Exhibit Booths
Hall 1 - 68
Hall 4 - 68
Banquet
Hall 1 - 530
Hall 4 - 580
Cocktail
Hall 1 - 1200
Hall 4 - 1200
Cabaret
Hall 1 - 432
Hall 4 - 544

Halls 2 or 3

Metres² : Hall 2 - 800
Hall 3 - 800
Feet² : Hall 2 - 8400
Hall 3 - 8400

Capacities
(max ppl)

Theatre
Hall 2 - 652
Hall 3 - 652
Exhibit Booths
Hall 2 - 45
Hall 3 - 45
Banquet
Hall 2 - 440
Hall 3 - 440
Cocktail
Hall 2 - 700
Hall 3 - 700
Cabaret
Hall 2 - 360
Hall 3 - 360

Auditorium

Please enquire for more information.