- Four purpose built basketball courts (including the Showcourt) available for casual hire
- State of the art sprung floor (International standard)
- Main Auditorium comprising of 1500 reserved tiered seats
- Function room with commercial kitchen
- Green Room space with dressing rooms
- Fully licensed catering and bar facilities
- Arena Café/Kiosk
- Change room facilities
- First Aid room
- Venue car parking
Auditorium
Suitability
The Arena’s Auditorium has the ability to host functions and gala events for between 500 – 1500 guests. It can
accommodate in excess of 2000 patrons in concert or conference mode with access to our Green Room and change rooms.
Concerts recently held at the Arena include Jimmy Barnes, Rogue Traders and Kelly Clarkson.
Features
- State of the art sprung basketball showcourt
- An extensive range of sound and lighting options
- Staging and drapes are erected on an event by event basis to suit your needs
- Ample backstage facilities, including lounge, bar and other soft furnishings
- Two large dressing rooms adjoin this area with toilet, shower, heating and change room facilities
- In house professional ticket printing and box office service
Annex
Suitability
The Arena Annex, comprising of three full size basketball courts is a versatile space.
Transformed, this space can cater for up to 1200 patrons for a sit down formal function with
a dance floor or be set-up to cater for conventions, expos and sports events.
Capacity
- Theatre style – 1500
- Classroom style – 1500
- Cocktail style – 1500
- Banquet style – 1500
- Dinner/dance – 1200
Dimensions
2100sqm, 10m height
Features
- Versatile space
- An extensive range of audio visual equipment
- Portable bar facilities
- Three full size basketball courts
Basketball Court Hire
The Arena Annex basketball courts are available for casual hire. Please contact the Geelong Arena for further information or enquiry online via
Casual Court Hire Form.
Function Room
Suitability
The Geelong Arena’s Function Room provides quality dining and bar facilities, for groups of any size up to 200. Ideal for both private and commercial functions.
Capacity
- Theatre style – 200
- Classroom style – 150
- Cocktail style – 200
- Banquet style – 150
- Boardroom style – 100
- U-shape style - 100
- Dinner/dance – 150
Dimensions
310sqm, 3m height
Features
- Bar facilities
- Commercial kitchen
- Quality multi purpose area with bay views
- Audio visual equipment
- Portable dancefloor
Board Room
Suitability
The Board Room can host intimate receptions, meetings, seminars or training sessions.
Capacity
- Classroom style – 20
- Cocktail style – 25
- Banquet style – 14
- Boardroom style – 14
Dimensions
36sqm, 2.5m height
Features
- Table and chairs
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Rest room facilities
- Audio visual equipment
- Floor to ceiling windows flood the room with natural light
Green Room
Suitability
The Green Room is situated off the Auditorium, and is suitable to host seminar or training sessions.
Capacity
- Theatre style - 80
- Classroom style – 40
Dimensions
Including Green Room and change rooms – 450sqm
Features
- Kitchenette facilities
- Internet access
- Two break out rooms
- Change rooms
- Audio visual equipment
Catering
The Geelong Arena offers catering for all Functions and events bookings including Cocktail Parties, Launches, Training seminars and Pre game
and post game functions. Menu options including- tea, coffee and biscuits, morning tea and afternoon tea, sandwich platters, hot gourmet platters,
sweet platters, cheese and fruit platters, standard corporate packages, gourmet corporate packages, deluxe corporate packages and can cater for
special dietary requirements as requested.
Please complete our Catering Enquiry Form for more information.