The exterior of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

This multi-million dollar architectural delight hosts over one thousand events each year

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Time Out says

Built on the banks of the Yarra River in South Wharf, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is an innovative precinct for the city’s premier events.

Opening in 1996, the centre has since undergone multi-million dollar developments to become the innovative 70,000-square-metre space that it is today. With a strong focus on sustainability, MCEC was the first convention centre in the world to be awarded a six-star Green Star environmental rating.

The centre hosts more than 1,000 events each year, ranging from corporate meetings and large-scale exhibitions to spectacular concerts, charity galas and international speakers. It’s even home to Australia’s first digital immersive art gallery, the Lume.

On-site bars and cafes, a range of accessibility features and secure underground parking are available. Plus, the centre has private internal walkways connecting visitors to the Pan Pacific Melbourne and Novotel hotels, which makes it a great place to stay following an event or to explore all that Melbourne has to offer – including the nearby Crown precinct and DFO South Wharf.

Details

Address
1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf
Melbourne
3006
Transport:
Nearby stations: Flinders Street; Southern Cross

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Bear Grylls

If you've been wanting some more adventure in your life, here's the perfect inspiration. Bear Grylls – the globally-renowned adventurer, award-winning TV host and author – will return to Melbourne in January 2025, with a show named after his life motto: “courage, kindness . . . and never give up!” The Never Give Up tour will pop up in Melbourne for one night only on Tuesday, January 28 – and it’s set to be a pretty darn inspiring evening. After finding fame as one of the youngest people to climb Mount Everest at age 23, only 18 months after breaking his back in a parachuting accident, Grylls has gone on to become one of the most well-known adventurers in the world.  The real-life action man will be starting his Aussie tour in Perth on January 23, before heading to Melbourne, then Sydney on January 29 and Brisbane on February 1. Grylls will be appearing on stage at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for his event in our city.  “I’m really proud to be bringing my live show to theatres across Australia in January. The clear goal is to encourage that spirit of adventure in us, all of us. This tour feels like the right moment to be doing this, where we need to foster the spirit of courage, kindness and never giving up in all of us,” said Grylls. Pre-sale for tickets has already begun, and general sale starts on Thursday, May 9 from 10am. Tickets start at $89 per person, and you can score yours over here.  Looking for more things to do? Check out our guide to what's on

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