Opened in 1929, this stunning venue is one of Newcastle’s most prestigious and unique venues. With its grand architecture, sandstone pillars and marble staircases, Newcastle City Hall definitely makes an impression.
With seven accessible function rooms, Newcastle City Hall has played host to a vast array of functions, including civic receptions, community gatherings, weddings, national and international conferences, trade shows and expos, corporate meetings, product launches and social events.
Only 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport with direct flights to most capital cities and near a range of public transport options, Newcastle City Hall has over 2000 accommodation rooms within a leisurely 10 minute stroll
Your event will be in safe and experienced hands with the Newcastle City Hall team. Our high-quality service standards, professionalism and impeccable attention to detail will ensure you and your guests have the ultimate event experience from beginning to end.
concert hall
The Concert Hall is widely regarded as one of Australia’s premier auditoriums. It offers outstanding natural acoustics, climate control, high-quality lighting, and comfortable seating across both the lower level and upper gallery. The space is frequently used for concerts, conferences, formal balls, gala dinners, and trade displays.
The capacities listed don’t take into account the space required for dancefloors, catering stations, additional staging or AV desks.
The Cummings Room is booked in conjunction with the Concert Hall and is situated directly adjacent to the Concert Hall, with views over the picturesque Civic Park. It has private bar facilities and is ideal for corporate functions, dinners and cocktail parties. The Cummings Room is commonly used as the foyer for the Concert Hall and makes an ideal morning and afternoon tea break area.
The capacities listed don’t take into account
mulubinba room
Situated on the first floor, the Mulubinba Room showcases a distinctive Art Deco style. This fully carpeted space is filled with natural light and overlooks Civic Park, making it well suited for meetings, training sessions, or as a breakout area alongside larger venues.
The capacities listed don’t take into account the
hunter room
Situated on the second floor, the Hunter Room features elegant high-arched windows that capture picturesque views over Civic Park. The space includes a private bar, amenities, a dance floor, and a balcony. Filled with natural light, it is perfectly suited for meetings, training sessions, cocktail events, and gala dinners.
The capacities listed don’t take into account the space required for catering stations,
UPPER FLOOR
banquet room
Situated on the ground floor, the Banquet Room features polished floors, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light, offering a versatile space that can be tailored to suit your personal style and event vision. Complete with a private bar, it is well suited for corporate dinners, trade displays, catering breaks, and meetings.
newcastle room
Situated on the ground floor, the versatile Newcastle Room is well suited to intimate meetings, workshops, and presentations. It also serves as a convenient breakout space for events held in the nearby Banquet Room.
GROUND FLOOR
The Waratah Room features a private vestibule, making it well suited for interviews, tribunals, registrations, or as a dedicated space for morning or afternoon tea and lunch breaks.
GROUND FLOOR
Tilse’s
Lovedale
Binnorie
Tyrrell’s
Bimbadgen
IN-HOUSE CATERING
local flavour to savour
Our dedicated hospitality team is here to provide you with outstanding dining and top-tier service in one of our city’s iconic and historic venues.
Your event will be in safe and experienced hands with the Newcastle City Hall team. We will work closely with you to ensure your event runs efficiently and has the desired impact to ensure business objectives are met. Our high-quality service standards, professionalism and impeccable attention to detail will ensure you and your guests have the ultimate event experience from beginning to end.
At City Hall, we highlight the finest local and seasonal ingredients in our menus. We support local suppliers from within the Hunter Joint Organisation and our focus is on wholesome, feel-good food made fresh with artisan products and minimal processing. With a steadfast dedication to creating everything in-house, we deliver memorable, restaurant-quality dishes that are not only nutritionally balanced but also bursting with local flavour.
MINIMUM OF 40 GUESTS
INCLUSIONS
Plenary room hire from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, & house-made iced tea on arrival
MORNING TEA BREAK
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced teas and whole fruits served with the daily morning tea items
LUNCH*
Select one from the following lunch options:
• Build your own sandwich & salad lunch buffet plus daily salads
• Artisan breads, wraps & salad buffet plus daily salads
• Daily hot working lunch plus daily salads
Accompanied by freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced tea, soft drinks & assorted East Coast juices
* Exhibition menu available for conferences with over 100 guests and trade display.
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced teas and whole fruits served with the daily afternoon tea items
Notepads, pens, mints, still & sparkling water
Audio visual: WIFI, data projector, screen, whiteboard, flip chart, wired microphone and lectern
*Per person per day.
half day delegate package
MINIMUM OF 40 GUESTS
INCLUSIONS
Plenary room hire from 8.00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 5.00pm
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas & house-made iced tea on arrival
MORNING/AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced teas and whole fruits served with two break items
LUNCH*
Select one from the following lunch options:
• Build your own sandwich & salad lunch buffet plus daily salads
• Artisan breads, wraps & salad buffet plus daily salads
• Daily hot working lunch plus daily salads
Accompanied by freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced tea, soft drinks & assorted East Coast juices
* Exhibition menu available for conferences with over 100 guests and trade display.
