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  • Exterior of ³Ô¹ÏÍø Convention and Exhibition Centre at dusk with people crossing the road in front.
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  • People seated in an audience and yelling, the woman at the front in a big pink dress
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Convention and Exhibition Centre

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is where the city’s biggest moments happen. Designed by renowned architect Denton Corker Marshall, with iconic wayfinding by Australian graphic designer Garry Emery, this bold, expansive venue offers over 70,000 sqm of adaptable space and a packed calendar of events. There’s always something to experience, from thought-provoking conferences and industry-leading exhibitions to electrifying live entertainment and festivals celebrating ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s diverse and vibrant culture.

Grab a bite at Goldfields Café + Bar, serving fresh, locally inspired dishes and barista-made coffee throughout the day. Set along the Yarra River in the heart of South Wharf, a precinct buzzing with riverside dining, boutique shopping and year-round activations, MCEC is easily accessible by public transport and offers a range of accessibility features.

From niche subcultures to groundbreaking ideas, it is where people come to connect, explore and be inspired.

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Monday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Tuesday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Wednesday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Thursday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Friday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Saturday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Sunday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm

Location

³Ô¹ÏÍø Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Pl
South Wharf 3006

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9235 8000
  • email address: enquiries@mcec.com.au

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