Perched above the new Martin Place Metro precinct at 1 Elizabeth Street, ILUMINA is Sydney’s dazzling new venue – a beacon of innovation, sophistication and utility.

With The Big Group’s signature hospitality magic running through its core, ILUMINA is not just another venue.

It’s a bold new destination where brands, ideas and celebrations shine.

Spread across three architecturally designed levels, ILUMINA offers eight fully equipped event spaces, plus a dedicated green room and natural light.

The venue includes its soaring Main Hall with seven-metre floor-to-ceiling windows, a retractable 155-seat tiered theatre and sleek breakout rooms.

Whether it be boardroom-style meetings, seated award dinners, or glamorous cocktail events for 1000, this space is built to flex. Literally! One of ILUMINA’s most talked-about features is its LED screens on tracks that glide across the space to reshape and reframe the room in real time.

You decide where you want the screens and the orientation of the room. Shift the vibe from conference to party. You call the shots and ILUMINA delivers.

“The space, the facilities –without question one of the best venues I’ve been in,” says the event manager at Lonsec.

The state-of-the-art AV is managed by Harry the Hirer Productions – from concert-quality sound systems and hybrid AV tech, to flexible staging and pre-function spaces that dazzle with curated styling.

What sets ILUMINA apart isn’t just the innovation – it’s the heart. 

Every curved lounge, portable bar and coffee cup has been custom-designed and Australian made, including bespoke stainless-steel cocktail tables, Hattie Malloy vases and custom linens.

Even the uniforms, designed by Farage, speak to the detail-driven excellence at every level.

“We think ILUMINA is exactly what Sydney’s event industry has been needing for a long time,” says the events and content director at Our Friends Electric.

“The space is stunning, the team is sharp and the flexibility is a game-changer.”

ILUMINA has already played host to an impressive line-up of clients spanning sectors including tech, finance, sport, fashion, pharma, retail and law.

“It was such a success – we’ve had rave reviews from Zendesk and their customers,” says the senior producer at The Company We Keep.

“Everyone was a dream to work with, and the whole process felt easy and seamless.”

And that’s exactly the vision: A venue that’s sophisticated, but never stiff. High-end, but human. Stylish, but stress-free.

Located in the newly minted MP District, ILUMINA is literally above it all – above the Martin Place Metro station, above the buzz of the CBD and above expectations. With direct access via public transport, taxis, ride sharing and parking, it offers convenience wrapped in wow factor.

Whether you’re planning a gala dinner, a high-profile launch, or an industry-shaping conference, ILUMINA offers a fresh canvas for extraordinary moments.

Ready to host something unforgettable? Come and see why everyone’s talking – and connecting – at ILUMINA.

Email info@iluminasydney.com.au or visit iluminasydney.com.au.