After 5!
Networking Events

Meaningful connections. Memorable conversations.

Our After 5! Networking events are the perfect opportunity for VMA Members and their guests to reconnect, share insights, and grow their industry networks. Held throughout the year across major centres in Australia and New Zealand, these events help foster the professional relationships that keep our industry moving forward.

2026 Events

Upcoming events

Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Canberra at The Canberra Theatre Centre from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, in The Playhouse Theatre.

There will be an optional venue tour before the event starts, beginning at 5.00 pm.

Speaker: Georgia Hendy, Executive Director, Canberra Theatre Centre.

After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!

Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Adelaide at Norwood Football Club from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, proudly sponsored by Big Screen Video. The event will be held in the Norwood Function Room, Level 1 of the Wolf Blass Community Centre, 4 Woods Street.

There will be an optional venue tour before the event starts, beginning at 5.00 pm.

Speaker(s) to be announced shortly.

After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!

Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Hobart at MyState Bank Arena from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.

There will be an optional venue tour before the event starts, beginning at 5.00 pm.

Speaker(s) to be announced shortly.

After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!

Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Perth at Optus Stadium, in The Locker Room, from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, proudly sponsored by Optus Stadium.

There will be an optional venue tour before the event starts, beginning at 5.00 pm.

Speaker(s) to be announced shortly.

After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!

Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Sydney at Sydney Showground from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.

There will be an optional venue tour before the event starts, beginning at 5.00 pm.

Speaker(s) to be announced shortly.

After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!

Past events

Thank you to our 2025 After 5! Hosts

Want to host an
After 5! event?

Put a spotlight on your venue and connect with peers to build lasting relationships. As host, your venue covers event costs, including:

  • Room hire 
  • Catering
  • AV
  • Security
  • Staffing

It’s a fantastic way to showcase your venue and strengthen your community. 

Download our host brochure