Beenleigh Events Centre

About the venue

Conveniently located in central Beenleigh, between the Crete Street Theatre and Beenleigh Library, BEC is just 10 minutes south of the junction of the Pacific and Logan Motorways by car. The Beenleigh Events Centre (BEC) is a versatile and welcoming venue, ideal for events of all sizes. With a venue-wide capacity of up to 800 people, the main function room can comfortably accommodate 600 guests in theatre style or 400 in banquet style.

From small corporate training sessions and client meetings to industry conferences and large awards presentations, BEC offers the flexibility to suit your needs. Moveable walls and multiple independently hireable rooms allow the venue to be configured for a wide range of events.

BEC is equally well suited to family celebrations and special occasions, including baby showers, milestone birthdays and weddings. Our experienced events team is on hand to help make every occasion welcoming and memorable.

As a fully licensed venue, BEC can deliver full-service events while also offering the flexibility of self-catering and third-party catering. Our team is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all members of our diverse community, with dignity, care and respect.

Services included with your booking

Your booking includes:

support from our events and production team
an event specific floor plan
set up of tables, chairs and staging
audio equipment, lectern, roving microphones and speakers with CD and axillary inputs
static room and stage lighting
free Wi Fi
undercover parking for 48 vehicles
additional parking nearby
accessible facilities
dedicated infant care room
loading dock access at rear.

Services at an additional cost

Additional services are available, including:

kitchen hire – hire your own caterer or prepare and provide your own meals
fully licensed bar – minimum spend, no BYO
enhanced event production – additional state of the art AV equipment on request
table linen, napkin and chair cover hire
celebration Package – inclusions for weddings, birthdays and parties
whole of venue hire – get exclusive use!
venue security - required when liquor is served and bookings finishing after 8:00pm

Floor plan

The venue includes:

Function Rooms 1, 2 and 3, which can be combined to form Function Room 4
A stage within the main function room area
A central foyer
Bar and kiosk
Kitchen and staff area
Office and Meeting Room 2
Lift
Male, female and accessible toilets
Parent's room
Building entrance and ramp access
Undercover parking
Loading dock
Adjoining Crete Street Theatre

Chose your set-up style

Room layout options:

Cabaret: round tables with chairs positioned around part of each table
Banquet: round tables with chairs surrounding each table
Theatre: rows of chairs facing the same direction
Classroom: rows of tables with chairs facing the same direction
U-shape: tables and chairs arranged in a U shape
Boardroom: chairs surrounding one rectangular table
Cocktail: small round standing tables without chairs
Hollow square: tables and chairs arranged around an open central space

Select your room

Moveable walls separate the BEC’s three main function rooms. When removed, a “fourth” room configuration is achieved that combines the three main function room areas. Function room 4 is approximately 24 metres x 24 metres with the built stage.

Function rooms 1 and 2

Capacity:

Theatre style - 30 pax
Banquets: 40 pax
Boardroom Style - 30 pax

Hire fees:

hourly rate (min 3 hours) - Monday to Thursday - $69 per room
hourly rate (minimum 3 hours) - Friday to Sunday - $79 per room
full day hire (10 hours) - $635 per room.

Function room 3

Capacity:

Theatre style - 300 pax
Banquets: 200 pax
Boardroom Style - 150 pax

Hire fees:

hourly rate (min 3 hours) - Monday to Thursday - $149
hourly rate (minimum 3 hours) - Friday to Sunday - $173
full day hire (10 hours) - 1,378.

Function room 4

Capacity:

Theatre style - 600 pax
Banquets: 300+ pax
Boardroom Style - 400 pax

Hire fees:

hourly rate (min 3 hours) - Monday to Thursday - $239
hourly rate (minimum 3 hours) - Friday to Sunday - $271
full day hire (10 hours) - $2,030.

Meeting room

Capacity:

Theatre style - 20 pax
Boardroom Style - 15 pax

Hire fees:

hourly rate (min 3 hours) - Monday to Thursday - $43
hourly rate (minimum 3 hours) - Friday to Sunday - $43
full day hire (10 hours) - $304.

Full venue hire (function room 4, kitchen, meeting room)

Full day rate (10 hours) - $3,016
Half day rate (4 hours) - $1,507
Hourly rate (minimum 2 hours) - $424 per hour.

60 percent discount on standard rates for eligible non-profit organisations.

Equipment and other services fees

Available equipment

1 x flip-chart sized whiteboard - Free
1 x lecturn (black) - Free
2 x hot water urn - Free
33 x 6 foott trestle tables - Free
40 x banquet round tables - Free
450 x chairs - Free
2 x EV speakers on stands - $70 each
3 x data projector (4 hour) - $70 each
3 x data projector (8 hour) - $140 each
Headset or hand held microphones - $100 each
LED round lights (4 per set) - $110 each set
2x LED light bars - $60 set
Banquet linen package (10 pax) - $25 per table
Table linen $13 each
Linen napkins (Colour range on request) - $2 each
Lycra chair covers (black or white) - $4 each
2 x Drape Kit (black - 9m wide x 3m high) - $99 each

Self catering

catering for 25 to 400 guests
ability to self cater, full access to onsite kitchen
flexibility to cater for every need, from cocktail parties through to sit-down three-course dinners

We understand that your event is an expression of what is important to you or your business, so our highly skilled team are ready to transform your vision into reality. Our technical team will embrace your requirements and are dedicated to supporting the execution of your vision.

Additional venue staff

Security bond (POA) - A security bond will be required for your event. Management will assess the type of event you are having and advise the appropriate bond required.

Security Guards (POA minimum 4 hours) - Security guards may be required for your event held at this venue. Management will advise cost and number of guards when booking your event.

Cleaner fees (POA minimum 4 hours)

Venue Supervisor (POA) - Required for any event outside 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday or as deemed by the venue coordinator.

Technical/Production Officers (POA) - Required for any event with large amounts of technical assistance. Check when booking your event.

Kitchen facilities

The BEC commercial kitchen can be utilised as partial hire, full hire or a combination of both.

The cold room and freezer are included with both types of hire. No pots, no pans, no serving equipment and no oil include for deep fryers.

The venue does not supply crockery, cutlery or glassware for self-catered events.

Partial hire ($53 per hour) - Bench space for food preparation and serving only (no appliances, no pots, no pans or no serving equipment included).

Full hire ($106 per hour) - Use of full kitchen appliances (no pots, no pans, no serving equipment included, and no oil include for fryers).

Please download the Beenleigh Events Centre venue hire kit.

Planning your event

Once you've decided to book:

Complete and return the booking form.
Pay the booking deposit within the required timeframe.
Book a site visit with a Council officer.
Tell the venue about your event requirements, including floor plan, package and times.
Confirm venue access times with your caterer and decorator.
Return your signed venue hire agreement.
Pay the remaining bond and fees by the required date.
Let the venue know about changes to your event.

Getting here

By car

The venue is accessible from the Pacific Motorway via Exit 35, Beenleigh South. The venue has undercover parking for up to 48 vehicles, with additional parking nearby.

Parking

Underneath Beenleigh Events Centre, Patrons only.
Street Parking, various time limits on Crete St, James St, Kent St, Bellew St and Intercity Circuit.
Corner Main and Bellew Streets
Beenleigh Train Station Car Park