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Banquet Hall550-guest function room & banquet hall · Sydney CBD

555 sqmFloor area
550Max guests
Level 1Location
Built-inAV & concierge
About this space

555 square metres beneath seven-metre ceilings — the centrepiece floor for gala dinners, exhibitions and large-scale conferencing.

The Banquet Hall boasts seven-metre-high ceilings, stylish architectural timber acoustic panelling, timber and carpeted flooring and internet connectivity of up to 1000 Mbps. New Panasonic 12,000-lumen laser projectors deliver exceptional clarity for screenings and presentations, while dedicated rigging infrastructure allows fast turnarounds between event styles. It hosts gala dinners, exhibitions, cocktail receptions and conference catering with equal ease.

Capacity by layout

LayoutGuests
Theatre550
Cocktails550
Banquet / Dinner-dance380 / 330
Cabaret oval380
Classroom300
U-shape / Boardroom60 / 40

Where two figures are shown they follow the two layouts named — e.g. round tables / trestle tables, U-shape / boardroom.

Floor plan — see it set your way

guests in this layout —
Banquet Hall 555 SQM · LEVEL 1 CONTROL STAGE ZONE columns TO MARBLE FOYER → 0m5m10m INDICATIVE PLAN · SMC

Redrawn from the official architectural plan — indicative, not to survey scale

Indicative arrangement · 555 sqm · Level 1 · maximums depend on staging & AV Check this room's availability →

Made for nights like these

Gala dinners
Exhibitions
Cocktail parties
Conference catering

What's included

  • Seven-metre ceilings
  • Panasonic 12,000-lumen laser projection
  • Rigging infrastructure for production
  • Internet up to 1 Gbps
  • Timber & carpeted flooring
  • Fast turnarounds between event styles

Explore Banquet Hall in 3D

Walk Level 1 in the 3D tour, or stand inside Banquet Hall with the 360° view.

Interactive tour hosted by Matterport and Momento360. Use the full-screen button for the best view.

Good to know

Banquet Hall — questions answered

How many guests does the Banquet Hall hold?
The Banquet Hall holds up to 550 guests across 555 sqm. By layout: theatre 550; cocktails 550; banquet / dinner-dance 380 / 330; cabaret oval 380; classroom 300; u-shape / boardroom 60 / 40. Use the room-fit tool on our Planning Tools page to check your numbers against every layout.
Where is the Banquet Hall in the building, and is it accessible?
The Banquet Hall is on Level 1 of the Sydney Masonic Centre at 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney CBD — a short walk from Central, Museum and Town Hall stations. All twelve SMC spaces are fully accessible.
What AV is built into the Banquet Hall?
Panasonic 12,000-lumen laser projection, built-in sound and rigging infrastructure for full production under seven-metre ceilings. Everything is run by SMC's in-house audiovisual team with digital concierge support, and the Centre has dedicated internet up to 1 Gbps — so there's no third-party AV hire to arrange.
Can the Banquet Hall be combined with other spaces?
Yes. SMC's twelve rooms are designed to run together — a plenary with breakout rooms, or the Banquet Hall with the Marble Foyer for arrival drinks. Tell us your numbers and our team will suggest the right combination.
Is catering available in the Banquet Hall?
Yes — all catering is cooked in the building by SMC's in-house chefs, from working lunches and conference breaks to plated gala dinners and canapé receptions. Menus are on our Catering page and can be tailored to your event.
How do I check availability for the Banquet Hall?
Send a quick enquiry with your date and guest numbers and our events team will respond within one business day with availability, a proposal and the option to book a walkthrough of the space. You can also call +61 2 9284 2888.
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