Conveniently located within 5 minutes’ walk of Brisbane’s CBD, Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) will be Brisbane’s newest and most exciting riverfront event space. Celebrating the site’s unique position beneath the Story Bridge, it’s city and river views add yet another cultural dimension to Brisbane’s lively inner city. Opening in late 2018, Howard Smith Wharves’ vision is to create a new riverside precinct loved by Brisbane’s residents and visitors, a place to connect and celebrate the best of what Brisbane has to offer.

Channelling the wharf’s original spirit and history, the existing heritage buildings will be meticulously restored and repurposed to create a new Brisbane landmark. The Howard Smith Wharves' shoreline will be re-energised through abundant green spaces, urban agriculture,two unique indoor event spaces, a brand-new boutique hotel, craft brewery and a line-up of riverside restaurants. This community playground will provide the perfect platform and inspiring location for exhibitions, meetings, conferences and special events.

Event Spaces

With remarkable views of the Story Bridge and city skyline, and an impressive portfolio of event spaces, Howard Smith Wharves will be Brisbane’s premium events destination for every kind of special event. The precinct will feature two unique indoor event spaces and unrivalled options for outdoor events, from rooftop terraces, pop up marquees and intimate private venues nestled amongst the cliffs, providing a city escape for delegates and guests.

A state of the art exhibition building, Howards Hall, is just one of the versatile event spaces being added to the Howard Smith Wharves precinct. The building, designed by internationally renowned Woods Bagot Architects features stunning uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and city skyline with retractable floor to ceiling glass windows. Its flexible configuration can be broken down into two smaller venues to house multiple events at once. Scene Change, Howard Smith Wharves onsite technical partner will be installing a wide range of advanced technology, including a spectacular 14m LED screen in the precinct’s largest event space. This versatile space is suitable for functions, product launches, exhibitions, concerts, meetings and weddings.

Catering, Philosophy and Service

Howard Smith Wharves will cater for as little as 10 or as many as 1000 people at each event, with the core philosophy of showcasing the best of Queensland’s food and drink, establishing a culture of quality service and creating memorable experiences that last a lifetime.

Howard Smith Wharves have been recruiting and onboarding well respected industry experts to the project – bringing new ideas, levels of service and experience to the team to establish a guest centric culture where every team member takes pride in providing quality service and positive guest experience. Event organisers will be guided through the planning process by a dedicated events specialist to deliver on all event requirements.

Every event will be enhanced by seasonal cuisine made from the finest local produce, with freshly roasted coffee, hand crafted beer and daily baked bread all made on site and incorporated into event packages. Focused on minimising their carbon footprint, Howard Smith Wharves’ environmentally sustainable and organic produce will be cultivated on site by a team of horticulturalists using permaculture design principles.

The Executive Chef, will deliver inspired menus that support Queensland’s best growers and makers and are underpinned with an ethos of sophisticated simplicity delivered on a large scale. With onsite parking and accommodation, the cutting-edge event spaces are perfect for any corporate or private event. This, paired with personalised 5-star service will set Howard Smith Wharves apart and help create an experience that leaves a lasting memory and brings people together in the heart of Brisbane.