Big discounts for events at Geelong’s Nyaal Banyul
We're offering discounts of up to $60,000 to attract event organisers to bring more high-profile events at the new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, opening in July 2026.
The grants will help ensure the state’s newest convention and event centre brings the economic benefits of Victoria’s booming business events industry to Geelong.
What’s on offer?
- Up to $100 per person for one-off events
- Up to $120 per person for multi-year partnerships
- Maximum discount per event is $60,000
These grants are available for events held between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2030. Funding is assessed individually based on availability.
About Nyaal Banyul
- 3,700 square metres of flexible event space
- 1,000-seat theatre
- Cutting-edge AV technology
- 200-room hotel within the precinct
- It’s expected to create hundreds of jobs in Geelong.
In 2024, business events brought 4.8 million visitors to Victoria, who spent more than $4.3 billion. The $450 million venue is designed to attract major national and international events.
Nyaal Banyul is being delivered as a partnership with the Plenary Conventions consortium, with Plenary Group as a sponsor, investor and hotel and commercial building developer, Woods Bagot as architect, Built as builder and BGIS as facilities manager. The centre will be operated by the Victorian Convention and Event Trust.
It is funded through the Geelong City Deal, a $676 million investment by the Australian and Victorian governments and the City of Greater Geelong to revitalise the city and regional economy through a range of projects.
Event organisers can apply for funding now.
Visit subvention funding at Nyaal Banyul on the Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre website to apply.