Mine Closure Dinner
15–17 September 2026 | Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Cricket Grounds (MCG), Melbourne, Australia
We are delighted to invite all delegates and partners to join us for an evening of good food, wine and networking at the Mine Closure 2026 dinner, to be held at the iconic and legendary MCG.
Arguably the most well-known of sporting venues in Australia, the MCG is also steeped in a rich history; established in 1853, less than 20 years after the founding of Melbourne. It has been the home of Australian football since 1859, was the birthplace of Test cricket in 1877 and was the main stadium for the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games.
For locals and visitors alike, this is a must-do Melbourne experience, which we are pleased to be able to offer to Mine Closure 2026 delegates..
The venue for the Mine Closure 2026 dinner is:
The Olympic Room, MCG
Brunton Ave
Richmond VIC 3002
Date: 16 September 2026
Time: 18:30 pre-dinner drinks, 19:00 seated for dinner.
For those attending the stadium tour, please make your own way to the stadium for 17:30.
Stadium Tour
Dinner attendees have the option to add a guided stadium tour to their dinner registration. Guided tours take in key highlights including areas such as the famous Long Room, player change rooms, and a walk on the arena edge (subject to availability).
This is an additional AUD$55, and tour attendees are to make their own way to the MCG for 17:30, one hour prior to the dinner. (6 min Uber rider or 19 min walk)
Bus Transport
Buses will be departing from the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins at 18:15 to the dinner venue. Bus transport back to the Sofitel will be available at the conclusion of the dinner.
Parking
There is very limited parking onsite so if you wish to drive and park, it will be on a first in, first served basis and parking is not guaranteed. We encourage attendees to use ride share or the provided buses to avoid disappointment.
If you do require onsite parking, please email your car registration so we can advise the venue.
