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About The Plenary At Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Plenary is the multi‑purpose theatre inside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in South Wharf, Melbourne. With a total capacity of up to 5,500 seats, the Plenary can be configured as three separate theatres: Plenary 1/3 up to 1,482 and Plenary 2 up to 2,468. The venue hosts concerts, conferences, galas and major events, and continues to be a trusted hub for live performances and large-scale gatherings.
Whether you’re planning to attend a show or secure tickets for an event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
For detailed seating layouts, you can download the official seating map from the venue’s site. The Plenary sits within MCEC’s expansive facilities, operated by the Victorian Convention and Event Trust (formerly MCET, renamed in 2024). The venue is well connected to Melbourne’s transport network, with convenient access from Southern Cross station and trams servicing the Casino/MCEC stop near the complex. Parking is available at Melbourne Exhibition Centre Parking, featuring about 1,060 undercover spaces on Normanby Road, with 24/7 access and a height limit of 2.2 m. Nearby hotels include Pan Pacific Melbourne, which offers direct access to MCEC and discounted hotel parking for guests.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, 3006 (Melbourne).
- Venue type: multi‑purpose theatre (Plenary) inside Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre; used for conferences, concerts, galas and events.
- Capacity: up to 5,500 seats for the entire Plenary; can be divided into three theatres (Plenary 1/3 up to 1,482; Plenary 2 up to 2,468).
- Seating map: downloadable seating map available from the official venue site.
- Parking: Melbourne Exhibition Centre Parking has about 1,060 undercover spaces; entrance off Normanby Road; height limit 2.2 m; open 24/7 with varying rates.
- Transit: closest rail is Southern Cross; tram routes 12, 96, 109 stop at Casino/MCEC (Stop 124A); about a 5‑to‑15 minute walk from stops.
- Nearby hotels: Pan Pacific Melbourne at 2 Convention Centre Place (direct access to MCEC; discounted hotel parking available).
- Notable events hosted: Ben Folds with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (live music return, early 2021); Adele Barbaro Live At The Plenary (Feb 2025); Eraserheads World Tour performance; Kate Miller‑Heidke with MSO (2017).
- Renamed/notable change: The Plenary remains the venue name; the operator (MCET) was renamed in 2024 to the Victorian Convention and Event Trust.