Powerhouse Museum offers distinctive architectural spaces for hire at Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory, with future spaces at Powerhouse Parramatta. Powerhouse venues can accommodate for large-scale events through to intimate dinners and community gatherings.
Revenue from events and commercial programs is reinvested into the Powerhouse program and Collection.
For event venue hire inquiries please email events@powerhouse.com.au or call (02) 9158 8773
Powerhouse Parramatta is Australia’s newest cultural landmark, a world-class museum and event destination rising on the banks of the Parramatta River. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects Moreau Kusunoki and Genton, this 6-Star Green Star building redefines what a museum can be: an architectural icon that doubles as a stage for ideas and innovation.
As the Powerhouse of Australian Stories, every event held here becomes a living narrative that celebrates creativity, culture and represents the future of Western Sydney. Whether you’re hosting a gala dinner, an international conference, or a product launch, your guests will be immersed in the contemporary culture of Sydney.
Powerhouse Parramatta offers unmatched versatility across its collection of signature spaces each one architecturally striking, technologically equipped, and atmospherically distinct.
Each space has been designed with flexibility, sustainability and experience in mind, transforming from day to night, formal to immersive, professional to celebratory.
Powerhouse Parramatta is currently under construction. Upon completion it will include distinctive event spaces available for community and commercial hire.
The Residence is located at the highest level of Powerhouse and offers views over Parramatta to the east. It is equipped with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities and is ideal for intimate VIP events, meetings, launches and long-table lunches or dinners.
Capacities
Banquet style 50
Cocktail style 50
SQM approx. 110 m²
Dimensions East to West: 36 m, North to South: 17.4 m
Height 5.6 m
Features
The Vitocco Family Kitchen is a large-scale theatre space with retractable seating for audiences of up to 200 people. It offers flexibility for a variety of uses including live cooking programs and product showcases and is equipped with digital content creation facilities to support filming and live broadcast. The Vitocco Family Kitchen is adjacent to Presentation Space 7 (PS7).
Capacities
Banquet style 150
Theatre style 200
Cabaret style 105
Cocktail style 200
SQM 235 m²
Dimensions East to West: 17.5 m, North to South: 13 m
Height 4.8 m
Features
Presentation Space 7 (PS7) is a large naturally lit contemporary event space with an adjoining large terrace and impressive views across Parramatta River and the Sydney CBD. Its column-free design provides flexibility to host curated events and programs, dinners, launches and conferences. PS7 is adjacent to the Vitocco Family Kitchen, ING Pavilion and Rooftop Garden.
Capacities
Banquet style 350
Theatre style 600
Cabaret style 245
Cocktail style 600
SQM 650 m²
Dimensions East to West: 36 m, North to South: 17.4 m
Height 5.6 m
Features
The ING Pavilion (PS8) is located on the rooftop and is accessible via lifts from the museum entrance and a rooftop bridge from the Western Building. With natural lighting, and views overlooking the Parramatta River, the Pavilion blends indoor and outdoor spaces, creating an elegant setting for events. Large pivot doors at the north and south of the Pavilion connect to the Rooftop Garden. It includes accessible toilets, back-of-house service area.
Capacities
Banquet style 150
Theatre style 200
Cabaret style 140
Cocktail style 200
SQM ING Pavilion: 300 m²
Features ING Pavilion
Features Rooftop Pavilion
The 55-seat cinema is designed to host film and speaker programs and has direct access to the Cinema Bar to support conference programs and product launches. It offers full Dolby Surround 7.1 sound and the flexibility of black-out curtains which can be closed for screenings or opened to allow natural light. The Cinema Bar will host intimate events and offers a curated wine and cocktail menu. It is accessible via lift on both levels and direct access from the West building across the bridge link to level 3. Facilities align with those of a small bar.
Capacities
Theatre style 55
Cocktail style 55
SQM Cinema: 85 m²
SQM Bar: 35 m²
Features Cinema
Features Cinema Bar
WSU Gallery (PS3) is a contemporary theatre space with retractable seating. It is designed for flexible use, including live performances, lectures, launch events, conference plenary sessions and community programs and can support 70 booths. PS3 has been designed with a high level of acoustic treatment and it is supported by back-of-house production including a Bio Box and a greenroom.
Capacities
Banquet style 550
Theatre style 900
Cabaret style 440
Cocktail style 700
SQM 1045 m²
Dimensions East to West: 40 m, North to South: 34.5 m (seats retracted)
Height 8 m
Features
St George’s Terrace is a flexible ground-level space in a retained heritage building, accessible from Phillip Street on the south side of Powerhouse Parramatta, available as a support for conferences or a standalone venue for small events. The space includes AV fit-out, a small kitchenette and amenities to allow versatile use.
Capacities
Banquet style 60
Theatre style 65
Cabaret style 42
Cocktail style 65
SQM 155 m²
Height 5.75 m
Features
Nestled within the Observatory grounds, the Drawing Room in the original c1858 Astronomer’s Residence is ideal for intimate functions including presentations, meetings, lunches and dinners.
Capacities Banquet style 16, Theatre style 30
A modern and versatile presentation space featuring a minimal, elemental palette. It is accessible and suitable for conferences, lectures, dining and cocktail events.
Capacities Banquet style 80, Theatre style 100, Cocktail style 100
The Theatrette is located off the Entry Foyer and seats up to 80 people for presentations, talks or seminars. It can be configured for classes or small performances and is equipped with a screen, projector and audio system.
Capacities Theatre style 80, Cabaret style 20, Classroom style 20
