Major Events

We host numerous outdoor events over the summer period. These range from minor social functions and sporting events, such as fun runs, to larger events like the St Kilda Festival and the St George/BRW Corporate Triathlon. Our parks are very popular places for parties and picnics, so bookings are essential for groups of 20 people or more.

If you are planning a large event/promotion or want to hold an event on the foreshore use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Foreshore & Events.

You will be sent an application form only after confirmation of the availability of your preferred venue has been confirmed.

Guidelines - Expression of Interest - For the provision of events within the City of Port Phillip 2008 - 2009 Summer Season

Application Form - Expression of Interest -  For the provision of events within the City of Port Phillip 2008 - 2009 Summer Season

Guidelines - Expression of Interest - For the provision of mobile commercial recreation activity on the foreshore in the city of port phillip October 2008 - August 2009

Application Form - Expression of Interest - For the provision of mobile commercial recreation activity on the foreshore in the city of port Phillip October 2008 - August 2009

Appendix 1  - Guidelines to access the and foreshore

For more information about planning an event you can use eServices. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for the Foreshore Events Adviser.

There are a number of parks, open spaces and foreshore areas which are suitable to host a wedding ceremony. You can use the maps below to identify a specific location where you would like to hold your wedding ceremony.

• Map of Catani Gardens St Kilda
• Map of St Kilda Botanical Gardens
• Map of St Vincents Gardens Albert Park 
• Map of Port Melbourne Rotunda

You can use eServices to enquire about the availability of a specific venue, ask us a question, request information or give us feedback about a venue for your wedding. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or (03) 9209 6500 and ask for a Meetings & Events officer.

You will be sent an application form only after the availability of your preferred venue has been confirmed.

NOTE: Albert Park Lake and park side around it is managed by Parks Victoria - 131 963 

NOTE: Port Melbourne Rotunda is the one located on Beaconsfield Parade ONLY

St Kilda

• St Kilda Botanical Gardens - Rose Garden Gazebo
• St Kilda Botanical Gardens - Palm Avenue
• Catani Gardens - The Rotunda
• Note: Catani Gardens is heavily used during the event season (September to April) for triathlons and other events. We cannot guarantee that equipment/marquees or road closures will not be present in the surrounding area on the day of your wedding ceremony.

Other locations within the St Kilda Botanical Gardens are available, subject to approval from the City of Port Phillip.

Albert Park

• St Vincent Gardens - West 
• St Vincent Gardens - East

Port Melbourne

• Port Melbourne Foreshore - The Rotunda  

Wedding and Minor Event Terms & Conditions

Minor Event Terms & ConditionsJR

Wedding Terms & ConditionsJR

Cost

All garden weddings are $212.00 for a 2 hour permit.

For all weddings on Piers, please contact Parks Victoria - 131 963.

If you are planning a minor event eg. christmas function,  family gathering or birthday party for more than 20 people you will need a permit.

Please note wedding ceremonies are not permitted in the garden grounds.

You can use eServices to request a minor event application form or make an online enquiry about using a park or open space for a minor event. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6500 and ask for Meeting & Events officer.

You will be sent an application form only after the availability of your preferred venue has been confirmed.