Concert Hall Rental
Hire the full 600m² auditorium for concerts, recitals and live performances. The space accommodates approximately 300 seated guests and is equipped for professional-standard events.
600m² · ~300 seats
ABC Southbank Centre · Melbourne
Where Music Finds Its Voice
A world-class 600m² concert hall and recording venue in the heart of Melbourne's Southbank arts precinct — available for orchestral rehearsals, performances, recordings and broadcast events.
600m²
Floor Area
~300
Seats
4.2★
Google Rating
About the Venue
Melbourne's Premier Arts & Recording Venue
Iwaki Auditorium is a world-class concert hall and recording facility situated within the ABC Southbank Centre at 120–130 Southbank Boulevard — at the very heart of Melbourne's vibrant performing arts precinct.
The main space measures 600m² and is purpose-built for orchestral performance and high-fidelity audio recording. The venue is part of the ABC's national network of studio facilities and supports artists, broadcasters and event producers across Victoria and beyond.
- Sound-isolated 600m² main performance space
- Seating for approximately 300 patrons
- Full orchestral lighting rig and stage system
- Pneumatic orchestral percussion riser
- Studio-quality PA and audio infrastructure
- Located in Melbourne’s premier arts precinct
What We Offer
Venue Services
From intimate rehearsals to large-scale broadcast productions, Iwaki Auditorium provides the space, equipment and expertise your event demands.
Orchestral Rehearsal Space
A sound-isolated environment with full orchestral lighting, designed to meet the exacting needs of professional orchestras and chamber ensembles. Includes a pneumatic orchestral percussion riser.
Sound-isolated · Full lighting rig
Music Recording & Production
Access a dedicated control room and professional PA system for studio-quality audio capture. Ideal for commercial recordings, live-to-air broadcasts and album sessions.
Control room · PA system
Event Production Support
Comprehensive in-house support including stage lighting, staging configuration and piano hire — everything you need to deliver a polished, professional event.
Lighting · Staging · Piano hire
Venue Hire for Concerts & Broadcasts
The venue is well suited to broadcast events and live recordings, backed by the ABC's technical infrastructure and its national studio network spanning all Australian capital cities.
ABC national network
Where We Operate
Areas Served
Iwaki Auditorium is centrally located in Melbourne's Southbank arts precinct and is accessible to artists and organisations from across Victoria and the national ABC studio network.
Iwaki Auditorium
ABC Southbank Centre
120–130 Southbank Blvd
Southbank VIC 3006
Southbank & CBD
Located at 120–130 Southbank Blvd within the ABC Southbank Centre — walking distance to Federation Square, the Melbourne Arts Centre and major CBD hotels.
Greater Melbourne
Serving Melbourne's broader arts community including orchestras, chamber ensembles, music schools, production companies and broadcast organisations.
Victoria
Artists and organisations from across Victoria are welcome to access the space, with convenient access via public transport, tram and freeway links.
National (ABC Network)
As part of the ABC's national studio network, the venue supports interstate and national productions connected to the ABC's broadcasting infrastructure across all Australian capital cities.
What Clients Say
Client Reviews
4.2
Google RatingBased on 33 Google reviews
“A stunning venue for any live performance. The acoustics are exceptional and the team are professional and accommodating throughout. Highly recommended for orchestral rehearsals.”
“We used the space for a chamber concert recording and were impressed with the audio quality. The control room is well-equipped and the staff were knowledgeable and responsive.”
“Outstanding facility in the heart of Southbank. The lighting rig is superb and the venue itself has a wonderful atmosphere. Our ensemble rehearsed here for two weeks and would return without hesitation.”
Sample reviews representative of the venue's 4.2★ Google rating (33 reviews).
Get in Touch
Make an Enquiry
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Contact Details
Phone
03 9626 1138