Showtime offers the perfect environment for your corporate functions, personal celebrations and special events. A complete bar, catering service and versatile function space gives you the opportunity to put on a show that will impress. Showtime, formerly known as “Shed 11”, has been meticulously restored over the past few years. What was once an industrial installation has become a lively and stylish venue for the denizens of Melbourne.
The venue’s heritage gives it a unique atmosphere; contemporary, yet distinctly established. Many original features have survived the shed’s recent history, such as the roof trusses, the chamfer timber posts, the timber buffer boards along the lower section of the wall and the beautiful detailing on the eaves. As well as Showtime’s unique interior decoration, the custom-built bar features exquisite overhead chandeliers and polished features.
Designed to deliver a unique maritime industrial function space located in the heart of Melbourne’s newest waterfront food and beverage boardwalk, Showtime is the venue that provides an imitable corporate function experience. Showtime’s close proximity to the Hilton Hotel is also perfect for corporate functions with interstate guests. With a variety of function packages, catering choices, versatile and adaptable layout abilities, state of the art audio and visual equipment and a personal events coordinator, Showtime is the perfect venue for any corporate event. Talk to us about our corporate function packages that will make your organising a breeze and impress your guests!
Always the result of many months of careful planning, your wedding is a very special day. You want it to be a magical experience, one that you will treasure for the rest of your life. With Showtime’s experience in event catering, large dance floor space, audiovisual capabilities and beautiful view of the Yarra River and city skyline, Showtime is a magical wedding location... Talk to us about our special wedding packages to see how we can make your special day the one to remember.
At Showtime it’s your show! Whether you’re organising for a loved one or yourself, at Showtime we can accommodate any theme. Make your celebration one to rave about for years to come, with large capacity function space, versatile layout, specialty decoration setup, variety of catering options and a fully licensed premises. With outdoor terrace overlooking Yarra River and Melbourne CBD skyline, our events team at Showtime will help you get the party started! Ideal for milestone birthday parties, engagements, retirement parties, confirmations, bar mitzvahs and much much more. Talk to us about our personal celebration packages that will GET YOUR PARTY STARTED!
At Showtime spoil your guests with a range of delectable refreshments, and treat them to drinks at our fully licensed premises and riverside terraces. Showtime provides a range of packages designed to suit your function needs. At Showtime we understand your function is more than food, drinks and entertainment.
These packages are designed to help coordinate all facets of your function to make your organising efforts a breeze. Alternately we can tailor make a package with a variety of preferred event suppliers aligned to Showtime for your convenience. Talk to our professional events coordinator about a package to suit your next function.
Southern Cross Station (formerly Spencer Street Station) is Melbourne’s main rail interchange for suburban, regional, and interstate trains and is located only a short distance from South Wharf. Tram connections from Southern Cross are available via Collins Street & Spencer Street. For tram and train timetables see www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.
The 96, city circle and the 109 trams run directly from Spencer Street down Clarendon street. Exit at the stop just over the Bridge near Crown Casino and The Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Take a short stroll along the Yarra River past the MCEC and Polly Woodside, continue along the riverside until you get to the very last Wharf Shed on your left. Alternatively you can jump on either the no. 30, 31 or 48 trams straight down Collins Street to Docklands. Exit out the front of the ANZ Building. Follow navigation drive around to the right and cross the Yarra River over Webb foot bridge. Once you have crossed the river walk under the bridge and up the path until you see Showtime Events Centre on your right.
There is ample parking available in the DFO car park at South Wharf (located just behind Showtime Events Centre).
There is a taxi stand out the front of the nearby DFO, Hilton Hotel and also the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre.
The unique location of Showtime allows its guests stunning views of the Yarra and its associated docks. The area encompasses a distinct combination of industrial, maritime and metropolitan environments to provide a comfortable, uplifting atmosphere at your event.
Many buildings along the docks are heritage listed, preserving the history of Melbourne whilst creating an inimitable social environment.
One of the benefits of being situated in South Wharf is our close proximity to Melbourne’s CBD and the Hilton Hotel ideal if you desire a venue with comfortable accommodation nearby.
Showtime’s team of high caliber chefs has created a selection of unique contemporary offerings. We source all of our ingredients from niche Victorian suppliers to ensure exquisite taste and to support our vibrant local food industry. Using such exclusive produce, we supply our guests with the best in quality dining experience.
With Showtime catering arm the possibilities are endless. Impress your clients with a delicious morning breakfast riverside terrace, select from our seasonal dinner menu to make your Wedding reception that extra special or chose from an array of delectable canapés for that special occasion cocktail party. Talk to us about the right menu selection for your next event.
Cold Canapés
Hot Canapés
Dessert Canapés
Hand Held Menu
Late Grazing Menu
Canapés
Entrées
Mains
Desserts
Cheese Platter
Healthy Start
Breakfast Buffet
Cooked Breakfast Buffet
Morning & Afternoon
Tea Breaks & Lunch Buffet
Silver Packages
Gold Packages
Platinum Packages
Showtime is situated on the area once known as Duke’s Dock. Stretching for five kilometres along the bank of the Yarra River, the dock serviced ships entering the river mouth, ending just below the Queen Street Bridge. Today, the area has little resemblance to how it was when it was the centre of maritime and industrial activity at the turn of the 20th century.
Originally constructed by J. McCann in two parts, the shed complex was designed to serve Melbourne’s burgeoning import/export industry. The Western half was constructed in 1884, and was followed by the Eastern half around three years later. During the 1890s, the shed was often referred to as ‘The China Shed’ due to the number of Chinese and Japanese ships that were usually berthed there.
In the late 1920s, Shed 11 was used for customs purposes and was associated with large overseas cargo ships. In the decades that followed, the shed housed shipping offices and a port workers dining room. However, sometime in the 1970s a large part of the Western end was demolished, and in 1989 the shed was completely gutted by a fire. It has since been restored into what now stands as Showtime, the South Wharf’s premier events centre.
