We have two plenary halls available, that offer countless arrangements and configurations to suit small to large-scale events – extending to a maximum capacity of 1500 people. These spaces incorporate a PCO office, registration desk, breakout rooms, retractable raked and flat floor seating, operable walls and a multipurpose space, which can be used for a range of audio-visual needs – such as live television broadcasts.

Area: 1460m²

	Theatre 1378* (includes retractable raked seating)
	Classroom 560
	Banquet 750
	Cocktail 1500
	Booths (3 x 2M x 2M) 79

Please note – the halls have retractable walls and can be combined to create bigger spaces.

*layout capacities factor in a stage + projector screens. Capacities subject to use of retractable raked seating and room requirements.

Designed to be as multipurpose as possible, our meeting rooms can also be highly customised – to create the right atmosphere and tone for any dinner, concert or meeting style event. Filled with the latest technologies to ensure all your requirements are met, these rooms also feature operable walls – to create smaller meeting spaces or pulled back to reveal one large space including all meeting rooms plus a sub foyer – with a registration desk, PCO office and bar within proximity.

Area: 333m²

	Theatre 390
	Classroom 140
	Banquet 170
	Cocktail 330
	Booths (3M x 2M x 2M) 24
	U-Shaped Boardroom 70
	Boardroom 58

Please note – these rooms have retractable walls and can be combined to create bigger spaces.

Our 1000+ seat auditorium has been expertly acoustically designed to allow for the best possible sound, while all seats are laid out to provide wide-range views for every audience member. Furthermore, this space can be curtained in half to create an intimate atmosphere for smaller scale events, such as private conferences, forums or even training sessions.

Theatre 1090

This capacity includes all pit and wheelchair seats in.

The North Foyer offers a spectacular space for any performance, as well as cocktail-style events and conferences – thanks to the beautiful natural ambience of floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This space is complemented with a lengthy bar space and café area, with windows and doors opening to our iconic fig tree – which can be set with lighting options that create a striking indoor/outdoor area. Two mezzanines with outdoor terraces above the foyer are the perfect option for breakout spaces or a intimate meeting space as well.

Area: 368m²

	Theatre 398
	Classroom 152
	Banquet 260 (8ft tables, Banquet rounds: 220)
	Cocktail 650
	Booths (3 x 2m x 2m) 24
	U-Shaped Boardroom 46
	Boardroom 44

There are two mezzanines with outdoor terraces above the foyer. They are the perfect option for breakout spaces, an intimate meeting space or a quiet zone.

North Mezzanine with outdoor terrace

Area: 40m² + 60m²

	Theatre 70
	Banquet 30
	Cocktail 40-70
	Classroom 40

Central Mezzanine with outdoor terrace

Area: 43m² + 69m²

	Theatre 70
	Banquet 30
	Cocktail 70-100
	Classroom 40

The Lynette Denny Space (or ‘The Space’) is as an experimental or ‘black box theatre’ performance space, featuring black walls and a flat floor. The simplicity of the space allows for event organisers to create flexible stage configurations and encourages audience interaction and engagement. A part of our local identity, The Space is named after Lynette Denny - a prominent member of the Mackay arts community, co-founder of Mackay Musical Comedy Players and a teacher of classical ballet and theatrical dance since 1964.

Area: 119m²

	Theatre 100 (raked seating)
	Classroom 60
	Banquet 90
	Cocktail 100
	Booths (3 x 2m x 2m) 9
	U-shaped Boardroom 72
	Boardroom 34

From international outdoor rock concerts to national sporting events – the BB Print Stadium Mackay is a proven open-air events powerhouse. Did you know MECC catered for crowd of 14,000 at the Elton John concert? The stadium is home to the QCCS Mackay Cutters and consists of a western grandstand that can accommodate 2000 people including a function room, 12 corporate boxes 6 corporate suites and broadcast box.

Area: 232m²

	Theatre 158
	Classroom 60
	Banquet 120
	Cocktail 200
	Whole venue 12,000

Includes:

• Grandstand general seating
• Grandstand open-air corporate boxes (level one)
• Whole field
• The hill (grassed area)
• West Mound Hill (grassed area – standing only)
• Field concert seating