Function spaces
Explore our list of function spaces and plan your next event at La Trobe University.
Located in Bundoora, our Melbourne Campus offers a range of venues ideal for seminars, workshops, corporate events, formal dinners and much more. With state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, high quality facilities and catering services available, we provide the perfect setting for your event.
Spaces for hire
Union Hall
Ideal for keynote presentations, concerts, banquets, performances and trade expos.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 1,200
- Theatre: 900
- Banquet: 328
- Cabaret: 246
Union Hall is our largest and most versatile event space, and one of the largest flat floor venues in the surrounding area.
Audiovisual capabilities
- Built-in audio, visual, and lighting system (AV support is required, additional charges apply)
Venue features
- Adjustable stage
- Dressing room for performers or presenters
- Adjoining annex suitable for catering, gowning, or event operations support/BOH
- Proximity to nearby meeting rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access to a loading dock
Eagle Bar
Ideal for luncheons, music performances, parties, wedding receptions, and sporting functions.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 600
- Theatre: 146
- Banquet: 120
- Cabaret: 90
The Eagle Bar is a multi-purposeful venue ideal for special occasions. Comprising of the entire ground level of Union Building, this space boasts privacy.
Audiovisual capabilities
- Built-in audio and lighting system
Venue features
- Dancefloor space
- Indoor pool tables
- Retractable glass wall
- Outdoor deck and lawn
- Functioning bar
- Wheelchair accessible
The Odeon
Ideal for seminars, workshops, networking events and private parties.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 216
- Theatre: 96
- Banquet: 84
- Cabaret: 300
The Odeon is a fully equipped flat floor blank canvas space located in our main events hub.
Audiovisual capabilities
- Built-in audio and lighting system (AV support is required for visuals and lighting, additional charges apply)
- Lectern for presenter
Venue features
- Adjustable stage
- Theatre curtain draping
- Adjoining meeting room (additional charges apply)
- Proximity to nearby meeting rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access to a loading dock
John Scott Chambers
Ideal for conferences, workshops, seminars, and keynote presentations.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 350
- Theatre: 246
- Banquet: 120
- Cabaret: 90
The John Scott Chambers is a fully equipped, multipurpose venue which can accommodate a variety of layouts.
Audiovisual capabilities
- Built-in state-of-the-art AV system (AV support is required, additional charges apply)
- Video conferencing capabilities
Venue features
- Acoustic wall panels
- Proximity to nearby meeting rooms
- Nearby foyer suitable for registrations and catering
- Wheelchair accessible
Institute of Advanced Studies
Ideal for conferences, seminars, corporate events and keynote presentations.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 300
- Theatre: 180
- Banquet: 80
- Cabaret: 72
The Institute for Advanced Studies is a self-contained space located slightly off campus groups, in close proximity to lawns, picnic spots and our Wildlife Sanctuary open to the public for tour.
Audiovisual capabilities
- In-room audio and visual system
Venue features
- Adjacent breakout room suitable for catering or event operations support/BOH
- Nearby lawns with picnic tables
- Car parking directly out front of building
- Wheelchair accessible
Airport Lounge
Ideal for workshops, keynote presentations, and seminars.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 350
- Theatre: 204
- Banquet: 88
- Cabaret: 66
The Airport Lounge is a flat floor venue located on the main campus grounds, offering stunning views with a balcony overlooking the Simpson Lawn.
Audiovisual capabilities
- Built-in audio and visual system
Venue features
- Adjustable stage
- Balcony
- Close proximity to nearby classrooms, lecture theatre, dining hall and bistro
- Canteen roller shutter at the back of the room suitable for catering needs
- Wheelchair accessible
Sports Park Pavilion Function Centre
Ideal for boardroom meetings, group workshops, team days, theatre-style events and formal dinners.
Capacity:
- Cocktail: 150
- Theatre: 132
- Banquet: 64
- Boardroom: 32
The Sports Park Pavilion Function Centre is a versatile venue, equipped with state-of-the-art multi-functional audiovisual system, offering stunning views with a balcony overlooking the AFL oval, baseball field, and the Melbourne CBD.
For more information about the room features, pricing and booking process, visit Pavilion Function Room.