Abbotsford Convent

Details checked November 2026

Seated: 280 seated
Cocktail: 500 cocktail
Price: Price on enquiry
Ceremony: Ceremony on site
Getting there: In central Melbourne

Abbotsford Convent is a National Heritage listed arts and cultural precinct in Abbotsford, about 4 km from Melbourne's CBD, with receptions held in its Rosina Room through Showtime Event Group. The heritage room has lead-light windows, high ceilings and exposed trusses, and ceremonies can take place on the Heritage Gardens lawns or in the bluestone Good Shepherd Chapel.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
On the Victorian Heritage Register (H0951)

From abbotsfordconvent.com.au. Heritage listing from the Heritage Council Victoria register (CC BY 4.0). Check the details with the venue when you enquire.

How it compares in Inner Melbourne

Size

Seats more guests than 56% of the 16 other Inner Melbourne venues that publish a seated capacity.

Where it is

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When to go

There is a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Garden and waterfront venues are at their best from spring to early autumn, while warehouses and halls work all year.

Within 20 km: 103 venues
In Inner Melbourne: 34 venues

Close by

Chapel 18851 km away

St Andrews Conservatory2 km away

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