Celebrate by the Sea at Burleigh Pavilion
From beachfront weddings and milestone celebrations to corporate functions and private events, Burleigh Pavilion brings every occasion to the edge of Burleigh Heads.
With two exclusive beachfront spaces for 60 to 900 guests, panoramic ocean views, award-winning food and curated drinks, we’ll take care of every detail.
You bring the people. We’ll bring the Burleigh Heads Experience.
What space is right for your event?
Event Packages
Weddings that roll into the night. Long lunches that turn into sunset drinks. Brand launches, Christmas parties, birthdays, corporate events, or celebrations with no real reason other than getting a big crew together.
Big, intimate, polished or a little wild, we’ll help you make it unmistakably yours, with Burleigh Heads as the backdrop.
Venue Floor Plan
Picture your event here. Explore the space, find your perfect setup and start bringing it to life.
Get in Touch
The best dates, at the best location, don’t stay open for long. Get in touch today and let’s get yours in the calendar.
Event Enquiry
Wedding Enquiry
One of our wedding specialists will be in contact.
FAQs
Planning an event? You’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions below.
Burleigh Pavilion offers flexible beachfront event spaces in Burleigh Heads for every kind of celebration.
The Tropic accommodates up to 150 guests seated or 250 cocktail style.
The Pav is suited to events of 200–600 guests.
Burleigh Pavilion can be exclusively hired for events of up to 900 guests.
Our events team can help you find the right space and setup for your specific requirements.
We host events across both daytime and evening periods, subject to availability.
Whether it’s a long lunch overlooking Burleigh Beach, sunset cocktails or a celebration that carries into the night, our team will help find the right time for your event.
We recommend enquiring as early as possible.
Our most popular dates and peak periods in Burleigh Heads can book quickly, so if you have a date in mind, it’s worth getting in touch early.
Start by submitting an event enquiry with your preferred date, guest numbers and the type of event you’re planning.
Our events team will then help you choose the right space, confirm availability and tailor your event experience. A signed agreement and deposit are required to secure your date.
Your event booking includes venue access, in-house catering, beverage service, professional event staff, security, standard furniture, tableware and setup.
Yes. Our professional events and front-of-house teams are there to look after you and your guests from arrival to the last drink.
Your dedicated event team will help coordinate the details and keep everything running seamlessly on the day.
Absolutely. Our culinary team can tailor menus to suit your event while showcasing seasonal produce and the food Burleigh Pavilion is known for.
From long lunches and seated dinners to cocktail-style celebrations, we’ll help create a menu that fits the occasion.
Yes. We can accommodate most dietary requirements and food allergies.
Dietary requirements are confirmed as part of the event planning process so every guest can be properly looked after.
For weddings and selected private events, menu tastings may be arranged as part of the planning process.
It’s a chance to experience the food, refine your selections and get a taste of what your guests can look forward to on the day.
Our flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces allow us to plan for changing conditions, with contingency options discussed with you ahead of your event.
Standard setup, cleaning and event staffing are covered within the venue hire fee, so there are no hidden fees for the essentials.
Any additional requirements specific to your event will be discussed clearly with you during planning.
We understand guest lists move around. Final numbers are confirmed two weeks before your event.
As a licensed venue, external catering is not permitted within Burleigh Pavilion or The Tropic.
There are also some restrictions around live percussion and brass instruments, including saxophones. If you have entertainment, styling or something a little different planned, speak with your Event Coordinator and we’ll help determine what’s possible.
Minimum food and beverage spends apply to exclusive venue hire and vary depending on your chosen space, event date, time and season.
For exclusive hire of The Tropic or Burleigh Pavilion, a venue hire fee also applies. Submit an enquiry and our events team will prepare a personalised proposal for you.
Burleigh Pavilion sits directly on the beach in Burleigh Heads, offering one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic beachfront settings.
We’re approximately 15 minutes from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and 20 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport.