Uniquely perfect for business
Bendigo is a thriving regional city with an established reputation as a hub for arts and culture , food and wine , major events , and a beautiful blend of a gold rush heritage with a contemporary lifestyle .
Unique venues
With world-class venues , catering for small industry conferences to large exhibitions for thousands of attendees , Bendigo is the ideal destination for your next business event .
Choose from boutique spaces for cocktail or theatre style events , to an amazing 11,000m2 of clear span space in two pavilions for tradeshows / expos at the Exhibition Centre , the unique 1,000 seat Ulumbarra Theatre , seating for 3,500 at the Bendigo Stadium , or hotel complexes for all-in-one events and conferences .
Unique experiences
Bendigo also boasts unique experiences to delight , motivate , reward and inspire . From Bendigo ’ s vibrant arts scene , it ’ s rich gold rush history and natural surrounds , there ’ s always more to explore ...
And in 2019 , Bendigo became a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy , recognising our region ’ s diverse food culture and our community ’ s commitment to local , sustainable , delicious and creative produce . Enjoy a day tasting local food and wine , and meet Bendigo ’ s local food heroes ...
Uniquely located
Located just two hours from Melbourne by road or train , a 90-minute drive from Melbourne Airport , Bendigo ’ s own airport also offers direct flights to and from Sydney .
Ask us about how we can make your next business event a success in Bendigo .
Contact the Tourism and Major Events Unit by email : businessevents @ bendigo . vic . gov . au or phone 03 5434 6247 . Download or order a copy of our Bendigo Events Planning Guide at www . bendigo . vic . gov . au / services / arts-and-events / major-events