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The Zelman Room

Hawthorn Arts Centre

The Zelman Room is suitable for:

  • meetings
  • training sessions
  • medium-sized functions.

The room overlooks the Main Hall and offers direct access to Main Hall balcony seating. 

Catering, staff hire and additional equipment hire are available for this room. See the Hiring Guide for more information. 

Capacity

Theatre: 120 people

Banquet: 100 people

Boardroom: 40 people

Caberet: 80 people

A room with round tables covered with white tablecloths, each set with glasses and a water pitcher, and surrounded by blue chairs. The room has decorative lighting on the walls, and a podium in the background. A large window is on the left of the room.
A conference room is set up with round tables covered in white cloths, each surrounded by chairs with blue patterned upholstery. There are large, arched windows with dark curtains along one side of the room. The ceiling features recessed lighting and a projector. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet.
A large ballroom space set up for an event. Round tables with white linens and blue chairs are arranged throughout the room. Tall arched windows are on the left with heavy grey curtains. The ceiling has decorative molding and circular light fixtures. A projector is mounted on the ceiling. Two sets of wooden doors are at the far end of the room, one marked as an exit.
A spacious banquet hall is arranged for an event with round tables adorned with white tablecloths, encircled by chairs. The room boasts ornate ceiling details and lighting fixtures, a sizable window, and patterned carpeting. A projector is mounted on the ceiling at the rear of the hall.
A large, formal banquet room with round tables covered in white cloths, surrounded by black chairs. The room has a decorated ceiling with recessed lighting and wall sconces.
A spacious conference room with blue chairs arranged in rows facing a podium. The room features floral-patterned carpeting, pale yellow walls, and arched windows with dark drapes. A door with glass panes is on the left.

Booking process

To make a booking enquiry, email [email protected] or call (03) 8761 6657. We will discuss your booking requirements and provide you with a quote.

Booking fees

Room hire

Booking typeMonday to ThursdayFriday to Sunday
Standard (per hour)$76$92
Community (per hour)$38$46

Minimum booking time: 3 hours.

Booking times

Seven days a week including public holidays – subject to availability.

Some restrictions apply for alcohol service and noise. 

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Download the Hiring Guide

  Hawthorn Arts Centre venue hiring guide 2025-26 7.26 MB [PDF] 10 September 2025

Contact us

For more information about hiring this space, contact our events team (03) 8761 6657 or [email protected].

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