Wedding venue hire at Ultima Function Centre in Melbourne starts from $5,500 for the Sketch Room and $6,500 for the Glass House on weekdays. The MEC and Pearl Ballrooms start from $13,900, with Friday and Sunday at $16,900 and Saturday or public holidays at $19,500. All prices exclude GST — these are 2026 rates; 2027 adds $1,000 and 2028 adds $2,000.

The MEC Ballroom at Ultima Function Centre in Keilor East seats up to 608 guests, making it one of the largest luxury wedding venues in Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs. The Pearl Ballroom holds up to 380 guests.

Yes. Ultima Function Centre can host your ceremony and reception in the one location, including indoor ballrooms and the Outdoor Arbour for garden ceremonies — so you and your guests never have to travel between sites.

Yes. Ultima allows BYO catering from approved caterers, including fully halal menus, as well as South Asian, African, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern and any other cuisine, with full commercial kitchen access provided. In-house catering via Tandoori Flames is also available from $95 per person.

Absolutely. Ultima is one of Melbourne’s most popular multicultural wedding venues, regularly hosting Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Middle Eastern, African, Vietnamese and Western weddings, with space for grand entrances, mandaps, cultural stages and large family guest lists.

Capacities are: MEC Ballroom up to 608 guests, Pearl Ballroom up to 380, Glass House up to 170 and Sketch Room up to 110. Additional spaces include the Outdoor Arbour (250), Fernery (120), Sky Lounge (100) and Signature Lounge (80).

Every hire includes a dedicated event coordinator, floor manager, 5.5 hours venue hire, luxurious white dance floor, private bridal suite, cocktail lounge and furniture, cake table, double linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware, round tables and Tiffany chairs, centrepieces, a wishing well box, 200+ free parking and full commercial kitchen access.

Yes — more than 200 free onsite car parking spaces are available for your wedding guests at Keilor East, Melbourne.

Yes, you can BYO alcohol. Corkage for the MEC Ballroom is $1,500 flat for under 200 guests or $5 per person for 200+; corkage for the Pearl Ballroom, Glass House and Sketch Room is $1,000 flat. Alcohol packages (beer, wine and soft drinks) are also available from $35 per person.

Popular Saturday and peak-season dates at Ultima are often booked 12 to 18 months ahead. We recommend enquiring as early as possible to secure your preferred date and ballroom; mid-week and off-peak dates may be available at shorter notice.

Requirements vary by room and by day of the week. The best way to get exact minimums for your date is to speak with an event specialist on 03 9116 8390 — they’ll tailor a quote to your guest numbers and preferences.

A refundable security bond of $2,000 applies to all bookings and is returned within 14 days after your event, subject to no damage or outstanding charges. A booking deposit secures your date — your event specialist will confirm the amount when you enquire.

Ultima offers transparent room-hire pricing plus flexible add-ons such as beverage packages ($35–$45pp), staffing and in-house catering from $95 per person, so you can build a package around your guest count and budget rather than paying for extras you don’t need.

Yes, Ultima Function Centre is accessible for guests with mobility needs and elderly guests, with ground-level access and ample nearby parking. Let your coordinator know of any specific requirements and they will accommodate them.

Ultima is in Keilor East, just off the Tullamarine Freeway — only a few minutes from Melbourne Airport and roughly 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, making it easy for interstate and international guests.

Yes. We warmly encourage couples to visit and tour the ballrooms before booking. Call 03 9116 8390 or email info@ultimafunctioncentre.com.au to arrange an inspection at a time that suits you.

Yes. As well as weddings, Ultima hosts engagements, birthdays, corporate functions, cultural celebrations and gala events across its four ballrooms and lounges.

Ultima combines grand, elegant ballrooms for up to 608 guests, truly all-inclusive hire, BYO and in-house catering for every culture, and 200+ free parking — backed by a 4.7-star rating from more than 1,901 Google reviews, one of the most-reviewed wedding venues in Australia.