Cargo Hall
| Style | Warehouse |
|---|---|
| Location | South Wharf |
| Capacity | Up to 224 guests |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 500 |
| Price Range | $199–$220 per head |
| Ceremony Options | Indoor warehouse-hall ceremony with flexible aisle and arbour placement |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Warehouse, industrial-chic, waterfront, multicultural, Indian, live-entertainment and black-tie weddings |
| Google rating | 4.2 (81) on Google |
A Warehouse Wedding Venue in South Wharf, Melbourne
RealWeddings Guide
Cargo Hall is a warehouse wedding venue on South Wharf Promenade in Melbourne, set in a former docking shed directly opposite the Melbourne Convention Centre. Restored timber finishes and heritage design elements give the warehouse space a warm, rustic character, while floor-to-ceiling glass and a conservatory bring in Yarra River views and natural light.
The pillarless, open-plan hall suits both seated dinners and cocktail-style receptions, and couples can hold their ceremony and reception in the same venue.
Built-in AV, a coloured lighting system and an internal mezzanine for DJs, photographers or styling are part of the space.
Cargo Hall FAQs
Cargo Hall is at 39 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, Melbourne, directly opposite the Melbourne Convention Centre. The venue is on the Yarra River and close to the CBD fringe, neighbouring hotels and public transport.
Cargo Hall is a warehouse wedding venue in a former historic docking shed. It has restored timber finishes, heritage design elements, floor-to-ceiling glass and a flexible, pillarless, open-plan layout, and a glass conservatory looks out over the Yarra River and the city.
Cargo Hall seats up to 224 guests, or 208 with a dance floor. It holds up to 500 guests for a cocktail-style reception, 320 theatre-style and 160 cabaret-style. The venue covers 407 m².
Yes. Couples have held both their ceremony and reception at Cargo Hall in a single venue.
Yes. Built-in audiovisual, sound and lighting infrastructure, along with an internal balcony suited to DJs, speeches or photographers, are included.
Cargo Hall and Showtime Events Centre are both Showtime Event Group wedding venues on South Wharf Promenade, and both are former docking sheds. Cargo Hall is the smaller venue, seating 224 guests (500 cocktail, 407 m²) compared with 280 seated (600 cocktail, 435 m²) at Showtime Events Centre.
Cargo Hall’s features are a pillarless open-plan hall, a glass conservatory with Yarra River and city views and an internal mezzanine. Showtime Events Centre has a chandelier bar, a private green room and an outdoor River Pavilion with a riverside marquee.
Cargo Hall has a built-in AV system and a coloured lighting system. Showtime also offers an ambient lighting package that highlights the venue’s rustic character, and an internal mezzanine suits DJs, photographers or styling.
The glass conservatory at Cargo Hall is suited to arrival cocktails. It has views of the Yarra River and Melbourne city.
Yes. Showtime Event Group has partnerships with neighbouring hotels to offer rates for wedding guests. Cargo Hall sits close to hotels and public transport on South Wharf Promenade.
Cargo Hall is available from 5am daily, so wedding-day access and setup can start early.
Good to Know
What's included
- A 407 m² pillarless, open-plan hall with a flexible layout for seated, cocktail and ceremony setups
- A glass conservatory with Yarra River and city views, suited to arrival drinks
- A built-in AV and coloured lighting system
- An internal mezzanine for DJs, photographers or styling
- Recycled timber and heritage design elements
- Showtime’s events team, who guide couples through planning and the day
- Preferred-rate partnerships with neighbouring hotels for guests
Accessibility
Cargo Hall has step-free entry and wheelchair-accessible routes through the main venue, and accessible toilets are available.
Parking
Public parking is available near Cargo Hall on South Wharf, and the venue is close to neighbouring hotels and public transport.
Location
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Cargo Hall is a warehouse wedding venue blending industrial heritage with contemporary elegance. Set on the banks of the Yarra River, its soaring ceilings, exposed architectural features and expansive waterfront views create a spectacular backdrop for modern weddings, from intimate celebrations to grand receptions.
39 S Wharf Promenade South Wharf VIC 3006
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