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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 1,000 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.
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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 20
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
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 200
Cabaret 84
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
PS7
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 360
Theatre 576
Cabaret 256
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
ING Pavilion and Rooftop Garden
The ING Pavilion 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 180
Theatre 200
Cabaret 112
Cocktail 200
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
Medich Foundation Cinema and Green Bar
The 55-seat cinema is designed to host film and speaker programs and has direct access to the Green 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 Green 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
80 people (across Cinema and Bar)
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
Western Sydney University Forum
Western Sydney University Forum 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 940 (Seating bank 504 and 436 floor chairs)
Cabaret 432
Cocktail 700
Standing 1000
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
UNSW House
UNSW House 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 60
Theatre 104
Cabaret 48
Cocktail 120
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
Sydney Observatory Event Spaces
The Drawing Room — Astronomer's Residence
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 16, Theatre 30
Powerhouse Castle Hill Event Spaces
Building J Exhibition Space
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 80, Theatre 100, Cocktail 100
Theatrette
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 80, Cabaret 20, Classroom 20