The Courtyard
Your inner-city summer oasis
The Courtyard is your open-air space designed for cocktail events, networking and welcome receptions that feel relaxed, stylish and unmistakably Melbourne.
With lush greenery, warm light and contemporary furniture, the space sets the tone for a garden-party atmosphere by day or an elegant evening under the stars. It’s effortless, inviting and made for connection.
Space Features
• Up to 500 guests, cocktail-style
• 900 sqm of open-air space
• Ideal for cocktails, pre-dinner drinks and welcome events
• Floor pits with power and data for flexible setups
• Located on the ground level, with easy access from our main Convention Centre entrance
• Moments from Exhibition Bays, Goldfields Theatre and Sovereign Room
Elevate your Event
Lighting, sound, atmosphere?
Our AV specialists bring it all together to create a courtyard experience that feels distinctly Melbourne after dark.
Explore our AV Services
Explore our Menus
Our catering team have designed a cocktail menu shaped by Melbourne itself—diverse flavours, generous bites and local drinks made for open-air celebrations.
View Cocktail Menu
Accessibility
The Courtyard is designed to welcome everyone:
• Ground-level access
• Accessible parking and lift at Door 10 (Exhibition Centre Basement Car Park)
• Automatic sliding entry door
• Guide dog friendly
• Flexible seating options
• Wheelchair seating available depending on layout
• Wide seats and seats with armrests (depending on setup)
• Stage ramp or stage lift available (depending on configuration)
• Nearby wheelchair accessible toilets
• Nearby ambulant toilets
• Pram and stroller friendly
Speak to your Account Manager or email sales@mcec.com.au