The first public event spaces within Sydney’s historic Department of Lands building have opened with level two of The Lands by Capella Events offering five light-filled, adaptable event spaces.
Designed for everything from corporate conferences and product launches to gala evenings, the venues combine soaring 4.6-metre ceilings, restored heritage architecture, and flexible layouts. Guests arrive through restored sandstone halls once reserved for civic decision-making.
Every event at The Lands by Capella is supported by Capella Sydney’s renowned hospitality team, with personalised planning and bespoke menus curated by executive chef Gabriele Taddeucci championing local producers, ethical farming and responsible fishing.
“We are honoured to reintroduce this landmark building as a setting for Sydney’s next generation of meaningful and impactful events,” said Marc von Arnim, general manager at Capella Sydney.
The event spaces are located in the heritage sandstone building.“There is strong demand for distinctive venues that elevate corporate gatherings and large-scale events by offering both heritage significance and contemporary capability.
“Since our initial announcement, event enquiries have increased by 85 per cent, with our first quarter already at capacity.
“This reflects robust domestic and international demand across sectors including finance, pharmaceuticals, private equity, luxury brands, fashion and healthcare, with major global brands securing events and couples committing without having experienced the spaces in person.”
By late 2026, the full transformation of the Department of Lands building into The Lands by Capella will be complete, unveiling more than 10,000 sqm of curated experiences, including restaurants and bars, experiential retail and cultural activations.
