The pressure is easing, and you have done the hard yards at uni for the semester. It’s time to unwind, relax and let your hair down. That’s what university balls are all about. They give you the chance to celebrate all the hard work you’ve done so far in the year, while getting dressed up in a gorgeous dress or dashing suit and heading off to a luxury venue.
If you are in charge of planning your university ball this year, Sydney has an abundance of options available to suit all size groups, themes and menu options.
Here are our top venues in Sydney for your University Ball!
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
The Australian National Maritime Museum is located on the waterfront at Sydney Harbour, offering stunning views and a one-of-a-kind experience. Offering your choice of indoor spaces, the museum can host up to 2,500 people within a unique setting. Dance the night away near the de-commissioned Navy Destroyer or the 100 years old Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse. Set your theme at the state-of-the-art Waterfront Pavilion or experience the breathtaking views from the Bex Lexcen Terrace. The choices are abundant, and it’s just a stone’s throw from the CBD.
CAPACITY = 300 (banquet style) or 2500 (cocktail style)
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HORDERN PAVILION
The Hordern Pavilion offers a large, open space venue that’s perfect for dancing the night away at your uni ball. The history of the building dates back to 1924, and it was originally used as exhibition space for the Royal Easter Show. Located just a short walk from Central Station, The Hordern has an Inter-War Academic Classic Style that allows you to step back in time. Left bare, dancing space is abundant (and the venue has even seen the likes of One Direction and Coldplay perform there).
CAPACITY = 1100 (banquet style) or 2000 (cocktail style)
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DOLTONE HOUSE HYDE PARK
Doltone House Hyde Park is an award-winning venue that oozes contemporary sophistication. It’s located opposite Hyde Park and has floor to ceiling arched windows creating a heavenly ambiance. The ceilings are five metres high, and the main ballroom can seat up to 450 guests. Dance the night away under the crystal chandeliers, and enjoy the ambiance that comes from luxury decorations including the stunning patterned carpets, the black leather staircase and the gold mirrors. There’s no other venue quite like it, and it’s all within walking distance of the Sydney CBD.
CAPACITY = 500 (banquet style) or 650 (cocktail style)
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IVY BALLROOM
Guests will make quite the entrance at the ivy Ballroom! With it’s grand staircase, six-metre high ceilings, natural light and garden terrace, this is the picture-perfect venue for your university ball. The ivy Ballroom has space for up to 1000 cocktail guests, and you can keep the theme and design simple, or take it to the next level of luxury. The venue offers an in-house styling and production team that are waiting to create a memorable experience. The ballroom is 509m2 so there’s plenty of space for guests to socialise and dance up a storm.
CAPACITY = 430 (banquet style) or 1000 (cocktail style)
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THE VENUE ALEXANDRIA
Sydney’s newest premium warehouse event space, The Venue Alexandria is a premium venue for your university ball with space for up to 1000 people. It’s conveniently located mid-way between the International Airport and the CBD, and it offers a unique venue that is both flexible and innovative. The venue has 1,900m2 of warehouse space with 5-star amenities. It caters to a variety of functions, and you can decorate it yourself and use the in-house state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment for an evening to remember. There’s undercover parking available and a 550m2 pre-function area that’s also available for use.
CAPACITY = 1000 (banquet style) or 1000 (cocktail style)
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RYDGES WORLD SQUARE
If you’re planning a ball that rocks Sydney, Rydges World Square is an ideal venue. It offers state-of-the-art technologies, flexible space and the ability to facilitate a number of configurations to suit your evening plans. The ballrooms are located on the lobby level of the Hotel and come complete with in-house AV equipment. Rydges World Square is located in the CBD, just a short walk to trail stations. There’s also parking onsite. There’s space for a live band or bring your own DJ! You can also decorate the venue to suit your annual ball theme.
CAPACITY = 350 (banquet style) or 550 (cocktail style)
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ESTABLISHMENT BALLROOM
Ooze class for your university ball with the Establishment Ballroom. This stunning heritage building is located in the heart of the CBD on George Street, and is the perfect venue for dancing the night away in celebration. It’s sleek, sophisticated and iconic. There is a New York-style hidden terrace and plenty of ballroom space for large group sizes. The grand room is flexible and you can style it to your own theme, with decorations to suit. The venue also has several bars and restaurants for pre-ball or post-ball celebrations.
CAPACITY = 192 (banquet style) or 400 (cocktail style)
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CLEARVIEW GLASSBOAT
Enjoy 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour with this unique University Ball experience. Run by Australian Cruise Group, Clearview Cruises offers special event cruises that are elegant, sophisticated, and memorable. The cruise will pick up from Sydney harbour wharf, cruising past Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Luna Park as you dance the night away. You can choose to enjoy canapes and drinks or sit down for a meal before you dance the night away. The decks are spacious, and the crew is friendly and professional. With space for a live band or DJ, and a dancefloor, you can even set your own theme!
CAPACITY = 240 banquet style) or 400 (cocktail style)
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