By Amit Mehta Whitefield’s transformation from an East Bengaluru suburb into one of India’s most significant IT and corporate corridors brought with it a demand for event venues that could match both the professional standards of its corporate population and the cultural aspirations of its large, diverse residential community. MLR Convention Centre at Dyvasandra Industrial Layout, Mahadevapura, Whitefield, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560048, serves both those needs from a central Whitefield address that is accessible from ITPL, Hoodi, KR Puram, Brookefield, and Marathahalli without requiring guests to cross into Bengaluru’s western or northern traffic zones.
MLR Convention Centre is a Brigade Group property — the Bengaluru-based real estate conglomerate whose hospitality portfolio includes several properties across the city. Phone: +91 99723 05352. Email: info@mlr.in. Website: mlr.in. The Brigade Group brand gives the venue the hospitality standards of a professionally managed property rather than a family-operated event hall, and this distinction is reflected consistently in reviews that cite service quality, AV management, and event coordination support as the venue’s differentiators.
The venue’s standout feature is its 800-seat auditorium, meticulously designed with state-of-the-art acoustics and ambient lighting. The banquet hall seats 500 guests with a floating capacity of 750 to 1,000. A pre-function area accommodates up to 300. Total meeting space is 2 rooms, with the largest room capacity of 800 for conference and auditorium configurations. Dining capacity is 300. Function hall is on the ground floor. Parking accommodates 70 to 100 cars and 120 bikes. Two complimentary changing rooms are provided. AC rooms with locker facilities are available for family use. Generator backup is standard. Vegetarian food only is provided; outside catering is permitted. Both in-house and outside decorators are permitted. The venue handles weddings, corporate conferences, exhibitions, product launches, convocation ceremonies, and cultural events with equal commitment.
Overview Table
| Detail | Information |
| Name | MLR Convention Centre |
| Owner/Brand | Brigade Group |
| Address | Dyvasandra Industrial Layout, Mahadevapura, Whitefield, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560048 |
| Phone | +91 99723 05352 |
| info@mlr.in | |
| Website | mlr.in |
| Zone | Whitefield / Mahadevapura, East Bengaluru |
| Auditorium Capacity | 800 seats — state-of-the-art acoustics and ambient lighting |
| Banquet Hall Seating | 500 |
| Banquet Hall Floating | 750–1,000 |
| Pre-Function Area | 300 |
| Dining Capacity | 300 |
| Total Meeting Rooms | 2 |
| Function Hall Level | Ground floor |
| Car Parking | 70–100 cars |
| Bike Parking | 120 bikes |
| Valet Parking | Available |
| Changing Rooms | 2 complimentary |
| Accommodation Rooms | 1 AC room |
| Generator Backup | Yes |
| Food | Vegetarian in-house; outside catering permitted |
| Decor | In-house + outside decorators both permitted |
| Events | Weddings, corporate conferences, exhibitions, product launches, convocations, cultural programmes |
| Nearest Metro Station | Whitefield (Kadugodi) — Pink Line — Approx. 3–5 km |
| Nearest Airport | Kempegowda International Airport — Approx. 45–50 km |
Location
The Dyvasandra Industrial Layout address in Mahadevapura places MLR Convention Centre in the commercial-industrial spine that runs along the ITPL-Whitefield-Hoodi corridor. Fourth Cross Road, Kaveri Nagar, Whitefield is the alternative address cited on some platforms — both refer to the same location within the Mahadevapura-Whitefield administrative boundary.
Directions
From ITPL (International Tech Park, Bengaluru): Travel approximately 3 to 4 kilometres southwestward toward Dyvasandra, 10 to 15 minutes. From KR Puram Junction: Travel eastward approximately 5 kilometres, 15 minutes. From Whitefield Metro Station (Pink Line): Travel approximately 3 to 5 kilometres westward, 10 to 15 minutes. From Marathahalli Bridge: Travel eastward approximately 5 to 7 kilometres, 15 minutes.
Connectivity
Namma Metro Pink Line at Whitefield (Kadugodi) and Hoodi stations provides metro connectivity westward toward Indiranagar, MG Road, and central Bengaluru. BMTC buses on the ITPL-KR Puram and Whitefield-Mahadevapura corridors serve the Dyvasandra zone. The KR Puram-Whitefield suburban rail service provides connectivity to the broader Bengaluru suburban network.
Nearby Areas
ITPL (International Tech Park) — India’s first IT Park and one of Bengaluru’s most significant technology zones — is approximately 3 to 4 kilometres from the convention centre. The Brookefield commercial belt with its malls, restaurants, and retail outlets is within 5 kilometres. Kadugodi’s residential zones and the expanding Whitefield luxury apartment corridors are within the immediate catchment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is MLR Convention Centre in Whitefield?
Dyvasandra Industrial Layout, Mahadevapura, Whitefield, Bengaluru — Karnataka 560048. Phone: +91 99723 05352. Website: mlr.in. A Brigade Group property.
Q2. What is the standout feature of MLR Convention Centre?
An 800-seat auditorium with state-of-the-art acoustics and ambient lighting — described across review platforms as the venue’s most distinctive infrastructure element.
Q3. What is the banquet capacity at MLR Convention Centre?
Banquet hall 500 seated, floating 750 to 1,000. Pre-function area 300. Dining capacity 300.
Q4. Which metro station serves MLR Convention Centre Whitefield?
Whitefield (Kadugodi) Metro Station on the Namma Metro Pink Line — approximately 3 to 5 km.
Q5. Is outside catering allowed at MLR Convention Centre?
Yes — outside catering is permitted. In-house food is vegetarian. Both in-house and outside decorators are welcome.