The Banquet Centre

02/06/2026

Here is something for anyone making last-minute plans.
Suitable for a party of 20, or the entire hall for an event of up to 220 guests.
Save 50% on venue hire for June bookings with no minimum spend.
Enquire now to check availability and options.

28/04/2026

✨ 50% off venue hire, and no minimum spend! 🥂

For a limited time, we are offering 50% off venue hire, and no minimum spend for new bookings before 30th June 2026 at The Banquet Centre.

Whether you are planning an EOFY celebration, awards evening, engagement party or milestone gathering, this offer is an opportunity to host your event in one of Townsville’s most distinctive heritage spaces at exceptional value.

Our central CBD location, in-house catering and bespoke event coordination ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.

This offer is available until the end of the financial year, and will be quietly closing once allocated.

Enquire privately at [email protected]
to secure your date.

23/04/2026

🍷 The Banquet Centre's Annual Grape vs Grain is back! 🌾

Always a sell out, our signature Grape vs Grain evening returns for another unforgettable night of flavour and friendly rivalry.

Join us for a five-course degustation menu! Each dish is perfectly paired with locally brewed craft beers and handpicked wines ~ but only you can decide which pairing reigns supreme.

🍇 Grape or Grain? 🍺
Sip, savour, and cast your vote!
Our 2025 event sold out fast ~ seats are limited, so book early to avoid missing out on this elegant evening of culinary competition.

Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grape-vs-grain-2026-tickets-1987101491051

07/04/2026

15 Hr Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib
w/ Cauliflower puree, heirloom carrot & port wine jus

Is it better with a 2021 Shiraz or A Red Ale?

Grape Vs Grain 2026
5 Courses, with Wine and Local Beer pairings - You're the Judge.
Coming June.

28/03/2026

✨ 50% off venue hire for April! 🥂

A few dates still remain for April! We’re still offering 50% off our inclusive venue hire for April events at The Banquet Centre.

Whether you are planning an EOFY celebration, awards evening, engagement party or milestone gathering, April offers an opportunity to host your event in one of Townsville’s most distinctive heritage spaces at exceptional value.

Our central CBD location, in-house catering and bespoke event coordination ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.

This offer is available for all of April, and will be quietly closing once allocated.

Enquire privately at [email protected]
to secure your date.

05/03/2026

✨ 50% off venue hire for April! 🥂

We’re celebrating the recent renovation of The Banquet Centre! For a limited time, we are offering 50% off venue hire for April events upstairs, at Townsville Brewery.

Whether you are planning an EOFY celebration, awards evening, engagement party or milestone gathering, April offers an opportunity to host your event in one of Townsville’s most distinctive heritage spaces at exceptional value.

Our central CBD location, in-house catering, private bar and bespoke event coordination ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.

This offer is available for all of April, and will be quietly closing once allocated.

Enquire privately at [email protected]
to secure your date.

24/02/2026

Elevate your next corporate event in Townsville with a space designed to impress 🍾

Located above Townsville Brewery, The Banquet Centre delivers a sophisticated setting for large-scale conferences, executive briefings, gala dinners, networking events, and milestone celebrations.

✨ Flexible floorplans for large guest numbers
🍴 Premium catering and service 
🌆 Elevated CBD location

Prime dates for 2027 are already being locked in for our newly refurbished space!

Get in touch with our events team to design a corporate event that’s polished, powerful, and flawlessly delivered.

At The Banquet Centre, our Lobby sets the tone for decadence to come. Your premiere Townsville events, functions and weddings venue.

18/02/2026

Looking for the perfect wedding venue in Townsville?

The Banquet Centre, above Townsville Brewery, offers an elevated space right in the heart of the city, ideal for unforgettable receptions, engagement parties, and celebrations of love.

Our 2027 calendar is booking out quickly! From elegant sit-down dinners to lively cocktail-style receptions, our versatile space, exceptional service, and convenient central location make planning your big day effortless and memorable.

🥂 Spacious, private function room�🍽️ Customisable food & beverage packages�🎶 Perfect atmosphere for dancing the night away�📍 Prime Townsville location

If you’re recently engaged (or finalising plans!), now is the time to secure your date.

📅 Enquire today and let’s start planning your dream celebration!

At The Banquet Centre, our Lobby sets the tone for decadence to come. Your premiere Townsville events, functions and weddings venue.

17/11/2025

NEW YEAR’S EVE LOOKS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR 🎧

We’re excited to announce our first TAKE OVER - with

DIFFRACTION COLLECTIVE present a musical and visual journey, taking over none other, than The Banquet Centre.

Diffraction Collective is an inclusive arts platform connecting and collaborating with the creative community from North Queensland, Australia, and abroad to deliver an innovative and energetic mix of sound + visual art.

DIFFRACTION COLLECTVE, NEW YEAR’S TAKEOVER brings together a multi-disciplinary artist collaboration showcasing DJ’s, producers, projection mapping, visual art and performance, coupled with a focus on all thing’s techno and techno-adjacent for our New Year’s celebrations.

SOUND

DAN TRBUSIC
MADAM MANANA
FAST FROG
REEFSIREN
GAMUT

VISION

ALL HOURS – Visual Art, Décor
CBFE INC. – Visual Art, Décor
DVEHVTCH– Projection Mapping
BEATNIK BILLEY – Flow Performance

Tickets 🎟️ - https://events.humanitix.com/diffraction-collective-nye

29/10/2025

Last night’s Politics in the Pub was a great success!
🎤🍺

While The Banquet Centre is well known for hosting weddings, galas and celebrations, it’s also the perfect venue for corporate events - from seminars and conferences to workshops, meetings and staff training sessions.

Get in touch with our event team to view the space and start planning your event
📧 [email protected]