A Welcoming Venue for Nepali New Year Celebrations
Nepali New Year, commonly celebrated around the beginning of Baisakh, brings families, friends and community organisations together to welcome a new year in the Bikram Sambat calendar.
Celebrations may include a community dinner, cultural performances, speeches, live music, youth presentations and dancing.
Grand Palace Function Centre offers flexible event spaces in Auburn for Nepali New Year programs of different sizes.
Golden Hall up to 400 guests · Diamond Hall up to 200 guests · Nepali catering options available
Celebrating Nepali New Year in Sydney
Nepali New Year celebrations vary between families, associations and community groups.
Some events are organised as formal dinners with speeches and cultural presentations. Others focus on live music, dancing, youth performances and social connection.
The program may include:
- •Welcome speeches
- •Cultural dance
- •Live Nepali music
- •Community recognition
- •Children's performances
- •Banquet dining
- •DJ and dancing
Every community celebrates differently. The venue layout can be discussed around the program, guest numbers and traditions your group is planning.
Planning the event around your program
A Nepali New Year event may include several activities within one program. A suitable layout can make the experience comfortable for performers, guests and organisers.
Guest Registration
Plan where guests will enter, check in and gather before the program begins.
Stage and Performer Access
Discuss stage access, sound checks and performer requirements in advance.
Seating and Banquet Layout
Arrange table layouts around guest numbers, dining format and event flow.
Microphones and Presentations
Confirm microphone, presentation and announcement requirements for speeches.
Live Music or DJ Requirements
Discuss sound, lighting and access needs for live music or a DJ.
Dance-Floor Space
Allow suitable room for dancing and entertainment without disrupting guest seating.
Photography
Allow space for portraits, group photographs and video without blocking guest movement.
Catering Schedule
The food-service arrangement should work with the timing of the program and other activities.
The final layout depends on the selected hall, guest numbers, catering, stage, dance floor and other event requirements.
Choosing a hall for your celebration
Both Grand Palace halls may be considered for Nepali New Year events. The most suitable hall depends on guest numbers and the space required for the stage, performers, catering and dancing.
Golden Hall
Up to 400 guestsSuitable for larger community events, live entertainment and programs requiring a larger stage or dance floor.
- ✓Larger event space
- ✓Elevated stage
- ✓Spacious dance floor
- ✓Flexible table layouts
- ✓AV options
- ✓Suitable for larger programs
Diamond Hall
Up to 200 guestsSuitable for smaller community dinners, cultural programs and more intimate celebrations.
- ✓More intimate atmosphere
- ✓Flexible seating
- ✓Stage and dance-floor options
- ✓AV options
- ✓Dedicated bar area
- ✓Private entrance
Golden Hall accommodates up to 400 guests and Diamond Hall up to 200 guests. Final capacity depends on the event setup.
Food for a Nepali New Year gathering
Sharing food with family, friends and community is often an important part of a Nepali New Year celebration.
Grand Palace offers Nepali banquet-menu options, along with vegetarian and other menu choices. Menu arrangements should be discussed according to guest numbers, dietary requirements and the event schedule.
External catering may be considered subject to venue approval, applicable conditions and fees.
Planning your Nepali New Year event at Grand Palace
Discussing your Nepali New Year event
Community organisations, families and organisers may contact Grand Palace to discuss expected attendance, stage requirements, catering and the planned event program.
Grand Palace Function Centre
12/219 Parramatta Road, Auburn NSW 2144
0428 171 139·bookings@grandpalace.com.au