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About Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island

The Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island was a temporary, fully serviced exhibition facility built to support large-scale shows during the Darling Harbour redevelopment. Located on Glebe Island along James Craig Road in Rozelle, Sydney, this venue offered substantial indoor space with modern amenities, quick access to the city, and dedicated on-site parking. Though only in operation from 2014 to 2016, it hosted notable events like the Sydney Boat Show relocation in 2014 and a commissioning event with hundreds of attendees. Today, the Bays Precinct redevelopment reshaped the site, and the CBD’s permanent replacement, ICC Sydney, opened in December 2016.

Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan if you’re researching historical venues, or exploring the evolution of Sydney’s exhibition spaces. We’ve included seating info concepts, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant suggestions to help you visualize the experience of this harbourfront venue.

Seating and floor plan information reflects the venue’s role as a large, versatile exhibition hall. The largest hall measured around 9,600 m2, with reports noting up to 24,500 m2 for certain exhibits or temporary expansions. On-site parking provided convenient access for attendees, and event days featured complementary ferry and bus services to reduce road congestion. While the site has since been redeveloped, understanding its layout and access can be useful for comparative planning with current venues like ICC Sydney.

  • Location: Glebe Island, James Craig Road, Rozelle, Sydney NSW, harbour foreshore under the Anzac Bridge.
  • Size: Permanent exhibition space around 20,000 m2; major halls up to ~9,600 m2; temporary expansions reported up to ~24,500 m2.
  • Parking: On-site parking available during events.
  • Transportation: Road connections to the city; on event days, complimentary ferry and bus services were provided to attendees.
  • Nearby amenities: A range of hotels and dining options in Rozelle, Balmain, and nearby Darling Harbour precincts.
  • History: Opened February 2014, closed 30 September 2016; site cleared in 2017 for Bays Precinct redevelopment; the CBD venue that replaced it is ICC Sydney (opened December 2016).

For current planning, consider the Bays Precinct’s ongoing development and the newer, permanent venues in Sydney’s CBD. If you’re looking for live events, we can connect you with current listings and trusted partners for hotels and dining in the area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Glebe Island, James Craig Road, Rozelle, Sydney, New South Wales (harbour foreshore under the Anzac Bridge).
  • Venue type: interim, fully serviced exhibition centre built to support large shows during the Darling Harbour redevelopment.
  • Dates: opened February 2014; closed 30 September 2016; site later cleared in 2017 as part of Bays Precinct redevelopment.
  • Space: about 20,000 square metres of permanent exhibition space (largest hall ~9,600 m2); some reports note up to 24,500 m2 for certain exhibits or temporary expansions.
  • Parking/Access: on-site parking available; road connections to the city; on event days free ferry and bus transport services were provided.
  • Notable events: hosted major trade and consumer exhibitions; the Sydney Boat Show relocated there in 2014; commissioning event in January 2014 with around 500 attendees.
  • Renamed/demolished: venue was decommissioned and the site cleared in 2017 as part of Bays Precinct redevelopment; the CBD facility later opened as ICC Sydney (permanent replacement opened December 2016).