Venues
Whether you are organising a birthday party, gala dinner or sports presentation, the Ipswich Events & Entertainment Centre is the perfect venue for your next special event.
Located only 30 minutes west of Brisbane, we have multiple function rooms ready to host your next event. Check out the site map - click here
Entertaining trackside is a perfect excuse to bring a group of friends, colleagues or sporting group together for an afternoon at the races.
The Corporate Box is an ideal location if you are seeking a private space overlooking the track on race day. It includes an undercover area suitable for a few dry bars and stools overlooking the grandstand.
Add a race day package and it offers an easy solution for businesses to engage clients or celebrate with staff and colleagues or just a great day out with friends.
A modern new space perfect for markets, expos or outdoor entertaining. The forecourt is located at the main entrance and leads people to the Events Centre. The concrete floor it is ideal for setting up stalls and displays with easy access to power.
This space is also well lit and suitable for evening events and has easy off the street access. It is also suitable for wheelchair access.
A modern new space perfect for outdoor entertaining including race days, wedding ceremonies, parties and more. The Grange Garden is located at the main entrance and overlooks the track and mounting yard. There is an undercover area, bar and access to the main kitchen making for a perfect outdoor venue for your next event.
This space has easy off the street access and is also suitable for wheelchair access.
This is a prime spot to have an outdoor function overlooking the track. It includes an undercover area for seating plus a grassed area rolling down to the track. Umbrellas placed along the grass provides extra shade for guests while enjoying an outdoor event.
This space also has access to a bar and tote facilities accessible when the Ipswich Turf Club races. There is also a lower level under sails providing further sheltered areas for entertaining. Ideal for those occasions when you want to bring extra activities to the event such as a jumping castle or animal farm.
A spectacular venue overlooking the parade enclosure makes this space suitable for any occasion. The largest function room on site, the Grange Lounge offers a contemporary venue that will impress your guests from the moment they arrive.
Situated in the new Events Centre the Grange Lounge offers guests with a first-class venue suitable for weddings, conferences or after five drinks. The space can be divided into two separate rooms offering conferences a second break-out area. The southern end is also used as the Member’s Lounge on race days. The northern room has a separate staircase entry from the breezeway.
The balcony overlooks the track down the home straight while the glass frontage is perfect to take in the views while inside. The staircase offers brides a stunning photo backdrop or an impressive entrance to any premium event. Lift access is available. The Grange Lounge links with the Eye Liner Lounge and grandstand.
Enter via the grand terrazzo staircase to the newly refurbished Eye Liner Lounge. The private and elegant space is suitable for every occasion including weddings, celebrations or presentations.
Situated at grandstand level, the Eye Liner Lounge includes a fully licensed private bar and lounge break off area.
The newly refurbished room also offers a private area for the hosts to take five. Ideally suited as a bridal powder room or change area, this added bonus will be a welcome addition to any premium function. Lift access is available.
The Ipswich Racing Museum is located on the ground floor close to the main entrance. The refurbished building was initially established in 1950 to house the tote for the Ipswich Turf Club. Now it tells the history of racing in the region with the journey displayed on the walls.
The Museum is the ideal venue for a small board room lunch or workshop or a cocktail function spilling out under the awning. The room has new flooring, bar and customised lighting. There is easy wheelchair access.
The Trackside Lounge is located on the ground floor overlooking the parade enclosure and winning post. It is an ideal venue to get up close to all the action trackside and pick your winning horse.
Add a race day package and it offers an easy solution for businesses to engage clients or celebrate with staff and colleagues or just a great day out with friends.
The Lounge has an indoor air-conditioned area plus undercover awning overlooking the parade enclosure. Functions have access to their own Tote on race day.
Entertaining trackside is a perfect excuse to bring a group of friends, colleagues or sporting group together for an afternoon at the races. There is easy wheelchair access.