The Big Top

A PREMIUM EVENT SPACE – IDEAL FOR THAT EVENT EXTRAVAGANA

The Big Top is a purpose built venue that has been designed to offer supreme flexibility and the latest in state-of-the-art technology. As a leading events venue, it is ideal for staging elaborate events such as: product launches, award nights, exhibitions, conferences, large cocktail parties and banquet dinners.

The Big Top features a large auditorium that can seat 2,000 people in tiered theatre style seating, 1,100 for dinner or 2,900 for cocktails.

The Big Top has played host to many large events such as:

• The Australian MTV Awards, 2,000 guests
• Lexus Independent Film Awards, 2,000 guests
• Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, 2,000 guests
• PriceWaterhouseCooper Christmas Party, 2,000 guests
• Sony BMG Conference, 500 guests
• Mission Australia Charity Dinner, 1,500 guests
• Mallesons Stephen Jacques Christmas Party, 800 guests

Exhibitions

The 1500m² flat floor and additional mezzanine level, makes this a very distinctive venue, for exhibition organisers and hirers. The Big Top is one of Sydney’s most versatile spaces for the small to moderate public exhibitions and/or trade shows. This fully air-conditioned, column-free space allows an exhibition to be seamlessly executed.

The Crystal Palace is located adjacent to this venue and offers another space ideal for an exhibition associated with a conference or convention.

The Big Top also houses two foyers; the Taj Mahal Room and the Big Dipper Bar Foyer, available for private hire or even a casual gathering with friends after work for a Friday night drink.

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