Seminar & Lecture Venue in Canberra CBD

Seminar venue hire in Canberra CBD

City Hall Events Space is a central, professional setting for corporate seminars in Canberra CBD, located on Bunda Street and easy for guests to reach. Our beautifully restored heritage venue offers a polished, impressive backdrop that works for both formal presentations and more relaxed speaker events. If you’re looking for a venue that feels special without being complicated to plan, we’ll help you keep the process simple and stress-free. Together, we’ll shape the space to suit your agenda, audience and brand.

Ideal for lectures, panels and speaker events

Our venue is well suited to lectures, panel discussions, guest speaker nights, presentations and knowledge-sharing events where you want the room to feel engaging and memorable. The heritage interior creates a sense of occasion, while the flexible layout means you can keep things streamlined or add extra moments like networking drinks afterwards. Whether you’re hosting an internal team session or welcoming external guests, we’ll work with you to create a smooth flow from arrival to final Q&A. If you’re not sure what format will work best, we can help you think it through.

Capacity & seating (up to 120 seated / 200 standing)

City Hall Events Space can host up to 120 guests seated or up to 200 guests standing, giving you flexibility for different seminar styles. This makes it a great fit for small-to-medium corporate events that need breathing room, clear sightlines and a comfortable guest experience. If you tell us your approximate numbers and the style of session you’re planning, we’ll recommend a setup that suits the content and keeps the room feeling full (but not crowded). We can also help you plan a simple run sheet so the space supports your timing.

Layout options for presentations and networking

We can configure the furniture to suit your event—whether you’re planning theatre-style seating, classroom-style seating, group tables for interactive sessions, or a cocktail-style networking format. For presentations, the venue includes a commercial-grade sound system and PA with microphone, plus a 100-inch TV to support slides and video content. Many corporate hosts choose a presentation-first setup followed by a reset into networking, so guests can connect without needing a venue change. If you’d like, we can plan a layout that makes transitions quick and seamless.

Enquiries and availability

To check availability and receive a tailored quote, send through your preferred date (or a few options), your estimated guest numbers, and the style of seminar you’re planning (lecture, panel, training-style, or networking). I’ll come back to you with recommended layouts, what’s included, and the next steps to secure your booking. If you’re working to a deadline, let us know—we will help you lock in a plan quickly. Enquire today and we’ll make your seminar feel effortless, polished and genuinely enjoyable for your guests.

Seminar FAQ’S

What capacity does City Hall Events Space suit for seminars?

City Hall Events Space can host up to 120 guests seated or up to 200 guests standing. For seminars and speaker events, most organisers choose a seated format, and we’ll help you select a layout that suits your content and keeps the room comfortable. If you share your estimated numbers and the style of session, we can recommend the best setup.

Can the venue be set up theatre-style or classroom-style?

Yes—our furniture can be arranged to suit your seminar format, including theatre-style seating, classroom-style seating, or group tables for interactive sessions. If you’re planning Q&A, panel discussions, or breakout moments, we can also help you plan the flow so the room works smoothly from start to finish.

What AV is available for presentations?

The venue includes a commercial-grade sound system and PA with microphone, plus a 100-inch TV for presentations. If you tell me what you’re presenting (slides, video, guest speaker, panel Q&A), we will help you plan a simple setup, so everything runs clearly and confidently on the day.

Where is the venue located?

We’re located on Bunda Street in the heart of Canberra CBD, making it easy for guests to attend before work, during the day, or after hours. The central location is ideal for corporate seminars where convenience and accessibility matter, especially when you’re inviting external guests.

What types of seminars and speaker events are a good fit?

City Hall is a great fit for lectures, panel discussions, guest speaker events, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions, with the option to add networking afterwards. The space has a polished, heritage feel that creates a sense of occasion, while still being flexible enough to keep the event simple and on-brand.

How do I check availability and get a quote?

To check dates and receive a tailored quote, click the link below and send through your preferred date (or a few options), your estimated guest numbers, and the type of event you’re planning (seminar, lecture, panel, networking). We will come back to you with availability, recommended layouts, what’s included, and the next steps to secure your booking.