So many ways to celebrate at the ‘G . . .
At the MCG, Christmas parties and end-of-year events aren’t just functions — they’re full-scale celebrations. From open-air arrivals and iconic interiors to rooftop drinks and behind-the-scenes access, every space offers a different way to bring your year to a close..
With over 30 spaces to choose from – including bars, rooftops, restaurants, events spaces and the Australian Sports Museum, it’s now time to book in your event to toast 2025.
Outside . . .
WHERE THE CELEBRATIONS START !
The end of year deserves fresh air, open space, and a sense of occasion — and at the MCG, the outdoors delivers it at scale.
Host arrival drinks along the boundary line, with the stadium rising around you. Transform Yarra Park into a festival-style celebration, complete with food stations, entertainment and space to move. Or welcome guests with a guided MCG Tour to set the tone before the party even begins.
From Hugh Trumble’s outdoor setting to sweeping stadium views and aerial moments, these spaces are made for the kind of arrivals that signal: this isn’t just another Christmas party.
Perfect for: arrivals, welcome drinks, outdoor cocktail parties, summer celebrations, pre-dinner experiences and large-scale festive activations.
Inside . . .
FOR THE BIG MOMENTS !
This is where the big moments happen — the speeches, the toasts, the dancefloor moments that no one planned for.
From the elegance of the Members Dining Room to the grandeur of the Long Room, the intimacy of the Committee Room, the scale of the Olympic Room, and the flexibility of the Pavilion, these spaces are built to host everything from refined Christmas dinners to full-scale end-of-year parties.
Think long-table festive feasts, awards presentations, live entertainment, and dancefloors that carry on well past the formalities. The Pavilion, in particular, opens up the opportunity for multi-zone celebrations — dining, bars, entertainment and networking all unfolding in one seamless experience.
It’s polished when it needs to be — and ready to let loose when it matters.
Perfect for: Christmas parties, gala dinners, awards nights, client celebrations, team wrap-ups and large-scale corporate events.
Up top . . .
WHERE THE PARTY LIFTS !
There’s something about being above it all at the end of the year.
With the stadium below and the Melbourne skyline stretching out around you, the MCG’s rooftop bars are made for sunset drinks that turn into something more.
Host cocktail-style Christmas parties, casual end-of-year catch-ups, or VIP celebrations that feel relaxed, social and effortlessly memorable. These spaces also work as the perfect pre or post-event layer — start the night up top before moving inside, or bring guests up for a late-night shift in atmosphere.
Less formal. More energy. Exactly where the year should wind down.
Perfect for: cocktail parties, sunset drinks, informal Christmas events, VIP hosting and after-party moments.
Down below . . .
WHERE YOU DO IT DIFFERENT !
End-of-year events don’t have to follow the same formula — and this is where the MCG changes the script.
Below the stands, the Australian Sports Museum and Change Rooms offer a completely unexpected way to celebrate. Think immersive pre-dinner experiences, exclusive tours with drinks in hand, or team moments in the Change Rooms that feel personal, raw and completely unique.
These spaces are ideal for adding something memorable to your Christmas event — something that sparks conversation, breaks routine, and gives your guests a story to take into the new year.
Because the best end-of-year parties aren’t the ones people attend.
They’re the ones they talk about afterwards.
Perfect for: immersive add-ons, team experiences, unique festive moments, networking, and unexpected event layers.
Add a tour . . .
MAKE IT MORE THAN A PARTY!
Start your end-of-year event with something guests won’t see coming.
An MCG Tour turns the first hour of your celebration into an experience — giving guests behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s most iconic stadiums, from the players’ race to the boundary line.
Arrive, grab a drink, and step into a guided journey through the ground before the party even begins. It’s a natural conversation starter, a shared moment, and a way to set the tone before moving into the main event.
For teams that have worked hard all year, it’s more than a welcome —
it’s a reward.
Perfect as:
– A pre-event experience
– Arrival entertainment
– A premium client or VIP add-on
– A way to elevate standard Christmas party format
Limited dates available . . .
DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!
Peak end-of-year dates fill fast — especially for larger celebrations and premium spaces.
If you want your event to land properly, now’s the time to lock it in.
