Three Levels, One Xmas Party Venue
Each floor of The Emerson runs its own version of the season, so the vibe can shift as the night goes on without anyone leaving the building. Buy out one level or take over the whole building for a true multi-level Christmas party in Melbourne.
Larger celebrations often start with drinks on the Rooftop, move to Lounge for dinner, then finish on The Club dance floor, so the whole guest list stays under one roof no matter how the night unfolds.
Rooftop Christmas Wonderland
The Rooftop gets the full seasonal treatment: fairy lights, festive cocktails and that wonderland feel, all under the retractable roof so a summer storm never gets to crash the party. It’s the pick for teams who want photos worth posting and drinks with a view.
The Lounge, Dressed Up
A more contained, sophisticated take on Christmas, with plush seating and lighting that can be tailored to your group. Good for client dinners or a smaller team that wants a bit more polish than a shared bar.
The Club After Dark
Once dinner’s done and the DJ takes over, The Club turns the night into a proper dance floor finish, with themed lighting to match the season.
Capacity for Every Guest List
Numbers move with the format, so use this as a guide before your team confirms the finer details.
| Space | Hire Type | Maximum Capacity |
| Whole Rooftop | Exclusive buyout | 350 |
| Half Rooftop | Semi-private | 250 |
| The Lounge | Exclusive buyout | 250 |
| The Club | Exclusive buyout | 250 |
Seated formats hold fewer guests than standing, so our events team will confirm exact numbers once they know how you want the room to run.
Packages and Catering for Every Kind of Christmas Party
Our Christmas packages are built around seasonal menus and midweek dates stay flexible for teams who’d rather celebrate on a Tuesday rather than a Friday. Chefs work festive produce into canapés, shared plates or a full sit-down dinner, and all dietary requirements can be catered to.
Beverage packages follow the same logic. A pre-paid bar tab keeps things simple for whoever’s holding the budget, while a curated cocktail list keeps the rest of the table interested. Minimum spends apply and shift depending on the day, time and guest numbers you’re working with, so it’s worth reaching out early once you’ve got a date in mind.
It’s part of why local businesses list us among the Christmas function venues in Melbourne turns to for corporate nights and client dinners each December.
See our function rooms page for more detail on how packages are put together across all three levels.
Finishing Touches: Decor, Photo Booths and More
A good Christmas party venue does more than supply the room. Our events team works with trusted styling and entertainment partners to add photo booths, custom backdrops, balloon installations and even zero-waste decor for teams who’d rather not leave a mess behind.
None of it’s compulsory, but it’s there if you want the night to look as good as it feels.
Get In Before December Books Out
Ask around and you’ll hear the same thing from anyone who’s tried to book christmas party venues Melbourne offers late in the year: the good dates go first. Ours tend to disappear from the calendar well before the silly season officially starts, especially Rooftop bookings and full-venue buyouts.
If your team’s celebration needs a space that photographs well and keeps people talking into the new year, get in touch early rather than settling for whatever’s left in the last week of November.
Planning something smaller, or a work function outside December?
Our corporate function venues page covers year-round options, and our rooftop venue hire page runs through Rooftop-specific packages if that’s the level you’ve already got your heart set on.
If you’re still comparing Christmas party venues in Melbourne, it’s worth getting your date locked in before the diary fills up rather than after.
Enquire About Your Christmas Party
Ready to lock in a date before it’s gone? Send through your guest numbers, preferred date and the kind of night you’re planning, and our team will come back with space options and package pricing.
Call us on (03) 9825 0900 or email sales@theemerson.com.au to start the conversation.
Enquire NowChristmas Party Venue FAQs
Can I book more than one level for my Christmas party?
Yes. Many of our larger Christmas bookings buy out two or three levels at once, so the group can move from Rooftop drinks to Lounge dinner to a Club dance floor without leaving the building.
Is there a minimum spend for a Christmas function?
Minimum spends apply and vary by day, time and guest numbers. Midweek dates in December are generally more flexible than Fridays and Saturdays, so it’s worth asking about those if your budget or diary has some give in it.
Can you cater for dietary requirements at a Christmas party?
Yes, our chefs build dietary needs into any package. Just flag requirements when you enquire so the menu can be planned around your group from the start.
How far in advance should I book for December?
As early as you can manage. December is the first month to disappear from our calendar, particularly for Rooftop exclusive hire and full-venue buyouts, so reach out well ahead if you already have a date in mind.
Can you help organise decor, photo booths or entertainment?
Yes, our events team can bring in styling, photo booth and entertainment partners to suit your theme and budget, on top of DJ and AV support