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Sydney Showground

The Dome at the Sydney ShowgroundWith over 20 outstanding venues set on 30 hectares, Sydney Showground is the perfect place to host any event.

From conferences to functions, exhibitions to product launches, film shoots to sporting matches, outdoor concerts to trade fairs; we have the right venue, experienced staff, and an award-winning catering team to make every event a memorable one. And because we are located close to the geographical centre of Greater Sydney, with a train station at the front door and parking for 10,000 vehicles, getting to us is easy.

Sydney Showground offers an unrivalled choice of venues each with its own distinct style and character. Whether you’re hosting a banquet for 4,000 or an intimate dinner for 20, Sydney Showground has the perfect venue to fit the occasion. Outdoor areas beside every venue add to the possibilities and provide picturesque outdoor settings.

Consumer events, exhibitions and trade shows are well catered for at Sydney Showground with up to 22,000 square metres of continuous clear-span space available. Regular events include the Gardening Australia, Sydney Motorcycle Show and the Home and Giving Show.



To discuss your event requirements please email Business Events or call a member of our team on 02 9714 7133.

To request a quote please use the online Venue Hire Enquiry Form.


Room Capacities Summary

Venue Size Banquet Boardroom Cabaret Classroom Cocktail Theatre Exhibition
1822 224m2 80 n/a 70 n/a 170 160 n/a
Badgery Pavillion 2540m2 1000 n/a 70 300 1400 1400 on application
Charles Moses Arena 3195m2 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3000 n/a
Charley Room 440m2 200 n/a 150 150 300 250 n/a
Clydesdale Room, The Stables 965m2 150 n/a 110 n/a 200 100 n/a
Dome Theatrette 160m2 80 20 n/a 40 150 150 n/a
Exhibition Halls 2 / 3 / 4 14400m2 6600 n/a n/a 3600 6600 6600 200 per hall
Howie Complex 2230m2 800 n/a 550 n/a 1000 1000 n/a
Jamison Room 370m2 160 n/a 110 100 250 200 n/a
Jenko Pavilion 2601m2 800 n/a 550 n/a 1600 1000 n/a
Main Arena 15030m2 on app n/a on app n/a on app 15000 on app
Playfair Room 250m2 250 n/a 160 150 250 250 n/a
Southee 3 233m2 70 30 50 50 200 200 n/a
Southee Complex 1360m2 650 n/a 500 600 1000 800 60
Southee North 680m2 330 n/a 250 300 500 400 35
Southee South 680m2 330 n/a 250 300 500 400 35
The Dome 7200m2 4000 n/a 2800 2500 6000 5000 276
Wynne Pavilion 510m2 190 n/a 140 100 300 310 n/a

Rooms For Hire

  • Unique venue ideal for cocktail functions with floor to ceiling glass windows
  • Ground access to outdoor seating and landscaped grounds
  • built in bar ideal for cocktail functions
  • Fully airconditioned
  • Can be used as a VIP area for the Southee or Badgery Pavilion
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 160
Cocktail 170
Banquet 80
Cabaret 70

Area 224m2

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Badgery Pavillion - Enquire Online
  • A white-walled marquee style structure
  • Unique simplicity of oval shape
  • Can be opened up to embrace outside areas as required
  • Skylights enhance natural light and spaciousness
  • Features include easy vehicle access, ample power and water with fully integrated security system
  • Excellent rigging points with filtered light
  • Offering a huge expanse of clear span space, its potential to accommodate the most creative and challenging of event concepts is enormous
  • Fully air-conditined and carpeted
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition on application
Theatre 1400
Cocktail 1400
Classroom 300
Banquet 1000
Cabaret 70

Area 2540m2

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Suitable For
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Wedding Reception

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Charles Moses Arena - Enquire Online
  • The U-shaped Charles Moses Stadium has tiered seating for 3000 and is ideal for outdoor special events such as sporting competitions, intimate concerts or plays and product launches
  • Covered display area at the entrance to the arena, perfect for for showcasing merchandise, staging or as a reception area
  • The complex has catering facilities located at the entrances, powerful overhead lights and excellent rigging points for staging requirements or attaching banners and signage
  • Features include scoreboard or video screen, PA facilities, corporate boxes and viewing areas with an elevated organisers office
Type Outdoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 3000

Area 3195m2

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Suitable For
  • Community & Cultural Events
  • Concert
  • Exhibition
  • Picnic & BBQs
  • Outdoor Spaces

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Charley Room - Enquire Online
  • Situated on the corporate level in the Main Arena grandstand, the Charley Room is ideal for corporate breakfasts, lunches or dinner, cocktail parties and small seminars
  • Fully air-conditioned and carpeted with open verandahs and view to the Main Arena
  • Floor to ceiling glass windows with drapes
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 250
Cocktail 300
Classroom 150
Banquet 200
Cabaret 150

Area 440m2

Floorplan n/a

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Convention
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Clydesdale Room, The Stables - Enquire Online
  • A truly beautiful function venue with a unique Australian flavour
  • Atmosphere that requires no theming
  • Ground level features four horse stables with horses avilable on request
  • Stylish loft style space with cedar beams and solid brush box floors ideal for intimate events
  • Drinks bar under traditional galvanised roof
  • Stables on ground level made for a particularly unique setting for pre-dinner drinks or a cocktail function
  • RM Williams store located on ground level
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 100
Cocktail 200
Banquet 150
Cabaret 110

Area 965m2

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Suitable For
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Wedding Reception

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Dome Theatrette - Enquire Online
  • Meeting room with motorised drop-down screen
  • Natural sunlight and blinds
  • Available for short-lead events (within 6 weeks of event)
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 150
Cocktail 150
Boardroom 20
Classroom 40
Banquet 80

Area 160m2

Floorplan n/a

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Convention
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Exhibition Halls 2 / 3 / 4 - Enquire Online
  • Located adjacent to the Dome, these three spaces offer the ultimate in flexibility for larger meetings
  • The Halls are perfect for medium to major exhibitions, however they've been designed to be flexible so they can be used for corporate functions and conferences
  • Can be configured individually or combined
  • Excellent loading dock access
  • Public address system and fully air conditioned
  • Naturally lit with motorised blinds for convenience
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition 200 per hall
Theatre 6600
Cocktail 6600
Classroom 3600
Banquet 6600

Area 14400m2

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Suitable For
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch

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Howie Complex - Enquire Online
  • The Howie Complex is an impressive structure of steel and colour
  • It's a natural choice for exhibitions, gala indoor/outdoor events, product launches and special celebrations
  • This facility has two levels ideal for hosting a range of events such as product launches, gala dinners or exhibitions
  • Its custom-designed surrounds of lawn space offering tiered seating for 1000, makes The Howie Complex an exciting alternative venue
  • Can be transformed into a truely unique space to impress your clients
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 1000
Cocktail 1000
Banquet 800
Cabaret 550

Area 2230m2

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Suitable For
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Concert
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Picnic & BBQs
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Jamison Room - Enquire Online
  • This breathtaking function room is perfect for corporate functions conferences or special events.
  • The foyer of the 'Council Stand' is ideal for registration or post conference cocktails.

 

Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 200
Cocktail 250
Classroom 100
Banquet 160
Cabaret 110

Area 370m2

Floorplan n/a

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Convention
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Jenko Pavilion - Enquire Online
  • Upmarket examples of the humble Australian Shed with a distinctive use of wooden pillars
  • Can be transforemd into a truly unique space to impress your clients
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 1000
Cocktail 1600
Banquet 800
Cabaret 550

Area 2601m2

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Suitable For
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Concert
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Main Arena - Enquire Online
  • Large arena ideal for spectacular outdoor events such as teambuilding, outdoor entertainment, concerts and sporting events
  • Three seating levels in the grandstand and tiered grass banks
  • Eight elegant function rooms with floor to ceiling skyline views and open-air verandahs ideal for corporate hospitality
Type Outdoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition on app
Theatre 15000
Cocktail on app
Banquet on app
Cabaret on app

Area 15030m2

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Suitable For
  • Community & Cultural Events
  • Concert
  • Convention
  • Dinner
  • Outdoor Spaces

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Playfair Room - Enquire Online
  • Playfair Room is situated on the corporate level in the Main Arena grandstand
  • Fully air-conditined and carpeted with open verandahs and view to the Main Arena
  • Floor to ceiling glass windows with drapes
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 250
Cocktail 250
Classroom 150
Banquet 250
Cabaret 160

Area 250m2

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Wedding Reception

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Southee 3 - Enquire Online
  • Meeting room with natural sunlight and blinds
  • View of Olympic Cauldron
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 200
Cocktail 200
Boardroom 30
Classroom 50
Banquet 70
Cabaret 50

Area 233m2

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Southee Complex - Enquire Online
  • 1360mē of custom-designable meeting space with ancillary rooms and offices
  • Two sweeping curved walls, one glass wall with blinds that open to courtyard area
  • Adjacent landscaped gardens for use as additional meeting and break-out space or for catered breaks
  • Fully air conditioned, carpeted & floor-to-ceiling drapes
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition 60
Theatre 800
Cocktail 1000
Classroom 600
Banquet 650
Cabaret 500

Area 1360m2

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Concert
  • Conference
  • Convention
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Picnic & BBQs
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Wedding Reception

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Southee North - Enquire Online
  • Ideal for meetings, gala dinners and product launches
  • Pillarless, carpeted and airconditioned space opening up to courtyard area perfect for pre-dinner drinks or conference lunches
  • Can be combined with Southee South for double the impact
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition 35
Theatre 400
Cocktail 500
Classroom 300
Banquet 330
Cabaret 250

Area 680m2

Floorplan n/a

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Wedding Reception

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Southee South - Enquire Online
  • Ideal for meetings, gala dinners and product launches
  • Pillarless, carpeted and airconditioned space opening up to courtyard area perfect for pre-dinner drinks or conference lunches
  • Can be combined with Southee North for double the impact
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition 35
Theatre 400
Cocktail 500
Classroom 300
Banquet 330
Cabaret 250

Area 680m2

Floorplan View

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Seminar
  • Training
  • Wedding Reception

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The Dome - Enquire Online
  • The centrepiece of Sydney Showground and the largest structure of its kind in the Southern hemisphere, the Dome offers a spectacular setting for large-scale exhibitions, gala events and other commercial events
  • Supported by three smaller meeting rooms plus foyer space
  • Can be used in conjunction with the Exhibition Halls for a total space of 22,000 square metres
  • Public address system, fully air conditioned and generous loading docks
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Exhibition 276
Theatre 5000
Cocktail 6000
Classroom 2500
Banquet 4000
Cabaret 2800

Area 7200m2

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Concert
  • Conference
  • Convention
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Seminar
  • Training

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Wynne Pavilion - Enquire Online
  • Architecturally striking this unique Pavilion features a main hall and a circular vestibule with a conical-shaped metal spire roof
  • This room can be a special part of any event as a vestibule display area breakout or entertaining space
  • Room features include a fully integrated address and security system, natural light and breakout areas
Type Indoor

Room Capacity

Theatre 310
Cocktail 300
Classroom 100
Banquet 190
Cabaret 140

Area 510m2

Floorplan View

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Suitable For
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Awards Night
  • Breakfast
  • Conference
  • Cocktail Party
  • Dinner
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Picnic & BBQs
  • Private Function
  • Product Launch
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • School Events
  • Seminar
  • Training

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To discuss your event requirements please email Business Events or call a member of our team on 02 9714 7133.

To request a quote please use the online Venue Hire Enquiry Form.