Under the updated Phase C of the Victorian Government roadmap, fixed-seated indoor events can soon proceed at 75 per cent capacity to a maximum of 1,000 attendees, while standing and non-fixed -seated indoor events are limited by a 1 person per 4 sqm density requirement (to a maximum of 5,000).
Outdoor events can proceed with up to 5,000 attendees and a density limit of 1 person per 2 sqm. All attendees and people working on events must be fully vaccinated.
| Event type | Capacity | Considerations |
| Indoor events with fixed theatre-style seating | 75% capacity up to maximum 1,000 people. |
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| Indoor events with standing attendees or non-fixed seating (such as meeting rooms or exhibition spaces). | No capacity or session limits. **Events cannot exceed 5000 people. |
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| Outdoor events – seated or non-seated | Capacity up to 5000 people |
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Under the new arrangements, events coming to the venue this November include the annual Starlight Children’s Foundation fundraising dinner, new immersive digital art gallery THE LUME Melbourne, and the return of in-person end-of-year celebrations for school leavers.
When Victoria transitions to Phase D at 90 per cent double dose vaccination (anticipated to be 25 November onwards).
- The Roadmap indicates that from Phase D, events may proceed with no attendee caps or density limits for the fully vaccinated subject to COVIDSafe measures.
- Subject to review and approval of MCEC’s Venue Specific COVIDSafe plan.
- Capacity limits may apply depending on level of vaccination at the event.
Based on Phase C of the current roadmap, all attendees 16 years and above must be fully vaccinated, face coverings are to be worn in line with current Victorian restrictions, mandatory QR code check-in is required and all employees must be compliant with COVID vaccination directions.
 is set to reopen from Friday 5 November, with greater capacities than first expected.){kind=link}