As operators of the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, we Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Djilang (Geelong), the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and thank them for gifting the centre its name, returning language to Country. Meaning ‘open your eyes to the hills’, once open, Nyaal Banyul will encourage visitors to the centre to look deeply and appreciate the landscapes and history of Wadawurrung Country.

Geelong's new event venue opens July 2026.

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Open your eyes to the hills

Nestled by Corio Bay, Nyaal Banyul invites you to come, connect and explore. Here, you can share stories, connect, and honour tradition. With a 1,000-seat theatre and 3,700 sqm of flexible space, ideal for everything from intimate gatherings to grand events. Open your eyes to the hills and let the calm beauty and cultural essence of Wadawurrung Country inspire you. Find the ideal space.

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Our story

Nyaal Banyul, translates to ‘Open your eyes to the hills,’ a name generously gifted to the venue by the Wadawurrung People.

We welcome you to the waterfront of Wadawurrung land to continue the tradition of knowledge-sharing and gathering spanning thousands of generations.

Deeply embedded in layers of Country, Nyaal Banyul immerses you in the sky, sea, and land around you. Come and experience the transformative power of discovery and connection and share new perspectives in Geelong's newest venue.

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General Manager appointed

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Aylett as the General Manager of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

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