Arcana Brisbane Events
Located in suburban Moorooka, Arcana is a contemporary events venue like no other. Its star attraction is a licensed warehouse space that can be used for a host of functions, including theatre productions, conferences and lavish parties. In addition, there are two professional studios and a covered garden bar to cover every eventuality. In fact, this blank canvas wedding venue in Brisbane can be customised for almost any event you can think of.
For that reason, it plays host to everything from birthdays, baby showers and weddings to cocktail parties, product launches, AGMs and more. Better yet, it’s just a 20-minute train ride from the city centre. Plus, there’s an on-site catering team to tailor menus to suit your needs.
Highlights of Arcana Events:
- Modern events venue just outside of Brisbane
- Choice of indoor or outdoor event spaces
- Flexible layouts and bespoke décor options
- Experienced in-house catering team/ dry hire
- On-site parking and easy access to public transport
Capacity
Up to
160
Dining 
Up to
200
Theatre
Up to
250
Sitting Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Temperance Garden Bar
The Temperance Garden Bar sits beneath an arched canopy roof decked out with twinkling festoon lighting. Connected to the inner venue via beautiful bespoke timber doors, the space includes both practical stools and comfortable sofas, alongside plenty of shrubs and a projection screen.
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Empress Room
The Empress Room is a unique and spacious events hub with high ceilings and chic blacked-out walls to offset your preferred décor. This room also houses a top-of-the-range rigging system with colour-changing lights, a sprung dance floor, stage and private dressing room.
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The Temperance Garden Bar sits beneath an arched canopy roof decked out with twinkling festoon lighting. Connected to the inner venue via beautiful bespoke timber doors, the space includes both practical stools and comfortable sofas, alongside plenty of shrubs and a projection screen.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 120Dinner & Dance: 0 - 100
Dining: 0 - 80
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
The Empress Room is a unique and spacious events hub with high ceilings and chic blacked-out walls to offset your preferred décor. This room also houses a top-of-the-range rigging system with colour-changing lights, a sprung dance floor, stage and private dressing room.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 250Dinner & Dance: 0 - 160
Theatre: 0 - 200
Cabaret: 0 - 150
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Stage
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Streets Beach
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Nearby hotels:
- Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre
- Brisbane Street Studios
- ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street
Venue Testimonials
Cannot speak highly enough of Arcana. The function space, the team, the communication and assistance during the planning phase, the FOOD - every aspect is a 10 out of 10.
Alexis R
I had a good experience using this elegant facility for my wedding reception. From the lighting, sound system and even the environment where this facility is located will blow your mind. The staffs and managers were very friendly and will go out of their way to make sure that you have a great time.
John W
The team were unbelievably helpful with organising an event in a short time-frame. They handled everything from set up, decorations, catering and pack down. The team had great communication and I would highly recommend this versatile space for events.
Erin T
Frequently Asked Questions
The price of a wedding at this blank canvas wedding venue in Brisbane depends on the day of your event. Bookings are also subject to a minimum of 50 guests and the following spends:
- Monday -Thursday: from $5,000
- Friday: from $8,000
- Saturday: from $12,000
- Sunday: from $10,000
- Empress Room: 250 standing, 160 dining, 200 theatre and 150 cabaret
- Temperance Garden Bar: 120 standing, 80 dining, 100 mixed couches & tables
Weddings at Arcana Brisbane should end by midnight, any day of the week. However, please note the venues’ liquor licence runs until 11pm only.
Yes, alongside being a highly popular blank canvas wedding venue in Brisbane, Arcana also plays host to various business events. The Empress Room is a great choice for corporate fundraisers, product launches and conferences. There are also studios for photoshoots, meetings and networking events, plus a garden bar for more casual meetups and workshops.
Looking for hotels for non-local event attendees or reception guests? The venue recommends: PA Apartments, ISLA House Greenslopes, Oak Woolloongabba & Hotel Diana to name a few.
There are 25 car parking spaces on-site, plus an additional 200 street parking spots close by. Alternatively, Moorooka Station is 8 minutes’ walk away, with regular trains to the city centre.
