The Hawthorn Arts Centre incorporates a range of unique event space, making the venue incredibly versatile to suit a vast range of meetings and events. Host an impressive gala dinner, use any of the smaller spaces or take the full venue over for a multi-room conference.
The flexible, functional spaces are accompanied by a passionate team of experienced on-site event staff and full catering services by Australian owned and operated, Harvest & Soul – Catering & Events. No matter what the occasion, Hawthorn Arts Centre has a space to suit your style.
| Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hall | – | – | – | 610 | 280 | 350 | 600 |
| The Chandelier Room | – | – | – | 200 | 240 | 120 | 300 |
| Zelman Room | – | – | – | 80 | 48 | 60 | 100 |
| The Chamber | – | – | – | 50 | 56 | 70 | 100 |
| Mayor's Room | – | – | – | 30 | 32 | 40 | 120 |
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hall | 610 | 280 | 350 | 600 |
| The Chandelier Room | 200 | 240 | 120 | 300 |
| Zelman Room | 80 | 48 | 60 | 100 |
| The Chamber | 50 | 56 | 70 | 100 |
| Mayor's Room | 30 | 32 | 40 | 120 |

Completed in 1890 and revived in 2013, the Main Hall is a beautiful, decadent space ideal for gala dinners, corporate presentations and magnificent sit-down weddings
| Theatre | 610 people |
| Cabaret | 280 people |
| Banquet | 350 people |
| Cocktail | 600 people |

The Chandelier Room is a representation of 19th century elegance. With natural light streaming in from the ornate windows, this space would be ideal for any style of event.
| Theatre | 200 people |
| Cabaret | 240 people |
| Banquet | 120 people |
| Cocktail | 300 people |

The long, rectangular layout of the room makes it an ideal space for presentations or lectures
| Theatre | 80 people |
| Cabaret | 48 people |
| Banquet | 60 people |
| Cocktail | 100 people |

The Chamber is almost indescribable due to its intrinsic uniqueness. Across the ceiling runs polished wooden beams, trusses and eclectic woodwork.
| Theatre | 50 people |
| Cabaret | 56 people |
| Banquet | 70 people |
| Cocktail | 100 people |

The Mayor’s Room is a striking event space with an abundance of natural light. With direct access on to the Portico Balcony along with views of Hawthorn that extend in to Melbourne city, it is a great space for intimate events.
| Theatre | 30 people |
| Cabaret | 32 people |
| Banquet | 40 people |
| Cocktail | 120 people |
Situated on the corner of Burwood and Glenferrie roads, access is easy from the CBD or eastern suburbs.