Metropolis Events
| Style | City |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Capacity (seated) | 300 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 1000 |
| Price Range | $149 |
| Starting From | From $155 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Aviary Room, Panorama Room or full-venue configuration |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Luxury, city, skyline, riverfront, large-scale and cocktail-style weddings |
| Rating | 4.6 (383) |
A Wedding Above the Melbourne Skyline
RealWeddings Guide
Above Melbourne's Southgate precinct, Metropolis Events is a dramatic, New York loft-style city wedding venue with uninterrupted views across the Yarra River to Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, Princes Bridge and the CBD skyline.
Nine-metre floor-to-ceiling windows and a striking 17-metre dome ceiling create a genuinely architectural backdrop, complemented by brass-and-marble feature bars and an all-weather terrace.
The flexible floor plan divides into the Panorama and Aviary rooms, or opens into a full-venue configuration, letting couples scale their celebration from an intimate ceremony through to a 1,000-guest cocktail reception.
Couples typically marry in the Aviary Room before moving into the larger Panorama Room, with a dedicated bridal suite and separate band green room supporting the day.
In-house chefs deliver seasonal, locally sourced menus across plated and cocktail formats, and because every principal space is fully enclosed, the venue remains weather-resilient year-round.
It's the sheer drama of the view, paired with attentive coordination, that couples consistently highlight in reviews.
Metropolis Events FAQs
The Panorama Room hosts up to 320 wedding-reception guests. The full venue, combining Panorama and Aviary, scales to 522 banquet or 1,000 cocktail guests.
Yes. Ceremonies are typically held in the Aviary Room (up to 60 seated plus 100 standing) or the Panorama Room (up to 400), with the full venue also available.
All principal ceremony and reception spaces are permanent indoor rooms, and the outdoor terrace is purpose-built as all-weather, so the venue remains fully functional regardless of conditions.
Yes. Catering is exclusively in-house, with seasonal, locally sourced menus across plated dining, cocktail formats, food stations and extensive beverage upgrades.
Full-venue exclusive hire is available. The venue's own brochure notes that another event may occasionally be booked earlier the same day, provided it concludes at least three hours before the wedding begins.
Yes. A dedicated, beautifully appointed bridal suite is included, along with a separate band green room.
No. There's no onsite accommodation, though The Langham Melbourne, Quay West Suites and other Southbank/CBD hotels are all within walking distance.
Food and beverage are exclusively in-house. External florists, stylists, photographers and entertainment suppliers may be used, subject to venue approval; Technical Events is the preferred AV supplier.
Good to Know
Accessibility
Accessibility is integrated thoughtfully throughout the property to ensure comfort and ease for all guests.
We have two separate entrances, escalator and accessibility lift.
Parking
Public parking is available nearby at Wilson Parking within the Southgate Shopping Precinct and at Eureka Tower, with additional parking located nearby.
Location
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A spectacular Southbank wedding venue where dramatic architecture, panoramic city views and luxury dining create an unforgettable celebration.
3 Southgate Ave Southbank VIC
