Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

Evolution of the Castle Hill site from botanical research station to Museum Discovery Centre

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

Parramatta

2026

Venue Hire

Host your event at Sydney’s newest cultural destination.

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.

Featuring seven distinctive event spaces, Powerhouse offers flexible, large-scale environments for events from 20 to 2,000 guests. With direct transport links just minutes from Parramatta Station, Ferry Wharf and major arterial routes, and accessibility seamlessly integrated throughout. Backed by a dedicated events and hospitality team, Powerhouse delivers world-class, contemporary experiences tailored to your brief.

Revenue from events and commercial programs is reinvested into the Powerhouse program and Collection.

Enquiries

events@powerhouse.com.au or call (02) 9158 8773

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Powerhouse Parramatta Event Spaces

Opening 2026

The Residence

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 50

Cocktail 50

SQM approx. 110 m²
Dimensions East to West: 36 m, North to South: 17.4 m
Height 5.6 m

Features

Contemporary space in the West Building
Spectacular views from Level 6
Kitchen attached (private)
Atrium-style, indoor garden

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Vitocco Family Kitchen

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 120
Theatre 261

Cabaret 105
Cocktail 200

SQM 235 m²
Dimensions East to West: 17.5 m, North to South: 13 m
Height 4.8 m

Features

DALI-controlled LED house lighting
Two rows of suspended Erco lighting tracks
Technology and rigging capability to support filming and live broadcast
Retractable seating bank
Demonstration cooking bench with flexibility to remove

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Presentation Space 7

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 400
Theatre 600

Cabaret 280
Cocktail 600

SQM 650 m²
Dimensions East to West: 36.5 m, North to South: 17.5 m
Height 5.6 m

Features

Acoustic panels
Acoustically absorptive panels
Ceiling trusses
LED house lighting
Erco lighting track

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ING Pavilion and Rooftop Garden

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 200
Theatre 250

Cabaret 140
Cocktail 250

SQM ING Pavilion: 300 m²
Dimensions East to West: 12.5 m, North to South: 24 m
Height 3 m

Features ING Pavilion

Polished concrete finishes
LED house lighting

Features Rooftop Pavilion

Gardens and designed landscape
Greenhouse
Telescope
Fire Pit

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Medich Foundation Cinema and Cinema Bar

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 55

Cocktail 55

SQM Cinema: 85 m²
SQM Bar: 35 m²

Features Cinema

Isolated acoustic ceiling
DCI-compliant 2.5mm Direct View LED screen achieving a minimum 2K Full container resolution
Dolby 7.1 compliant cinema surround system

Features Cinema Bar

Small bar facilities
Curated wine and cocktail menu

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WSU Gallery (PS3)

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 540
Theatre 972

Cabaret 440
Cocktail 800

SQM 1045 m²
Dimensions East to West: 40 m, North to South: 34.5 m (seats retracted)
Height 8 m

Features

Artist entry corridor
Greenroom with kitchen, shower and bathroom amenities
Power and data
Bio Box with a viewing glass-to-stage
Equipment storeroom
DALI-controlled house and production lighting

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St George's Terrace

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 90
Theatre 104

Cabaret 42
Cocktail 150

SQM 155 m²
Dimensions East to West: 20 m, North to South: 5 m
Height 5.75 m

Features

DALI-controlled LED house lighting
Small kitchenette
Polished concrete floors
Glazed facade doors

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Country Always

A Corner of the Empire

The Holding Pen

Regional Networks

A Museum of Doing

Expanding Stories

Transforming the Tramsheds

A Symbol in Time

Ongoing Transformations

Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Renewal

We Rise

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

2024

Exoskeleton

Parramatta

Venue Hire

Enquiries

Events Brochure

Powerhouse Parramatta Event Spaces

The Residence

Vitocco Family Kitchen

Presentation Space 7

ING Pavilion and Rooftop Garden

Medich Foundation Cinema and Cinema Bar

WSU Gallery (PS3)

St George's Terrace

Sydney Observatory Event Spaces

The Drawing Room — Astronomer's Residence

Powerhouse Castle Hill Event Spaces

Building J Exhibition Space

Theatrette