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Where history, art, and excellence come together.
Welcome to Canberra—Australia’s meeting place. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, elegant gala, networking night, or a celebration with meaning, our three iconic venues offer extraordinary settings to match every moment.
Canberra Event Spaces
Australian War Memorial
Where History Meets Remarkable Moments
The Australian War Memorial stands as one of the nation’s most sacred and iconic landmarks—a place of remembrance, reflection, and national pride. Set atop Anzac Parade with commanding views to Parliament House, it offers a deeply moving and architecturally striking setting for events.
Now transformed through an extraordinary redevelopment, the Memorial features grand new spaces and world-class facilities—designed to host powerful, unforgettable gatherings with purpose and prestige.
Signature event spaces:
Anzac Atrium: 500–700 standing / 350–400 seated
Theatre: 245 seated
Poppy’s Café: 160 seated
Host your next event in a place where legacy, meaning, and modern elegance converge.
National Gallery of Australia
Where Art and Ambition Align
Home to the nation’s most treasured masterpieces, the National Gallery of Australia offers an extraordinary canvas for your next event. Set amidst the cultural heart of Canberra, its iconic spaces are designed to inspire—from bold architectural lines to world-class exhibitions.
Host refined dinners beneath the soaring ceilings of Gandel Hall, stylish cocktail receptions in the open-air Sculpture Garden Pavilion, or premium conferences in the state-of-the-art James Fairfax Theatre. Each space blends creativity with sophistication—perfect for events that deserve a backdrop of brilliance.
Signature event spaces:
Gandel Hall: 600 standing / 350 seated
James Fairfax Theatre: 264 seated
Dining Room & Foyers for private functions
Elevate your next gathering with a setting as iconic as your vision
Australian Institute of Sport
Where Champions Gather
Set in the heart of elite performance, the AIS is where drive, discipline, and ambition come to life. Now joining the Trippas White Group collection, this legendary venue offers a unique opportunity to host events where greatness is made.
From high-impact conferences to dynamic team workshops and celebratory galas, the AIS delivers energy, flexibility, and inspiration—perfect for events that aim higher and go further.
Available for corporate, social, and leadership events.
Make your next event one to remember—in a place built on performance