Blank Canvas Venues for Hire in Melbourne

The cost of blank canvas venues averages around $115 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• BYO Blank Canvas multipurpose at 215 Queen's in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The song selection is solid, the setup is easy, and once a few people start singing, the whole place picks up.’

• Warehouse Space at Bighouse Arts in Northern Suburbs - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Eileen the venue manager was lovely. We really enjoyed using the coloured backdrops.’

• Exclusive Hire at No Filter Studios in Brunswick - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Highly recommend and will definitely book again!’

You'll find blank canvas venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 350 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Stage Side at The Toff on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic staff that were totally amazing & a perfect place to have a 30th birthday. The food was so yummy.’
• Level 2 Bar at The Oxford Scholar on 427 Swanston Street - 300 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’
• Rustic Loft at CBD on 8 Rankins Lane Level 2 - 350 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The venue is big enough for the photoshoot.’

Smaller blank canvas venues usually fit up to 70 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Apartment 26 at Anton Venoir Interiors, rated 4.9/5 - apartment for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘So grateful to have been able to use this gorgeous space for our photoshoot and can't wait to use it again!’

• The Loft Studio Melbourne at The Loft Studio Melbourne, rated 4.8/5 - photo studio for 40 guests
  Venue said: Filled with natural light from high north-facing windows and bordered by white walls and polished concrete floors, the studio provides a blank canvas perfect for photo shoots, workshops, small events, and creative get-togethers.

• Event Space at Claw Creative, rated 5/5 - event space for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘As a small business owner, it means so much to work with people who genuinely support other small businesses.’

Cheap blank canvas venues in Melbourne start from $1000 minimum spend per event or $560 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Entire Venue at Concrete Boots Bar, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Andrew was amazing to deal with and really helpful for our twins 18th.’

• Event Space at Claw Creative, from $560 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The space was absolutely beautiful and Clara were incredibly kind and accommodating from start to finish.’

• Stage Side at The Toff, from $35 per person (up to 300 guests standing)
  Venue said: Hiding away on the second floor of Melbourne’s iconic Curtin House is The Toff in Town. The Toff features two distinct spaces both available for events.

In Melbourne, blank canvas venues are most commonly booked for 5 to 55 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Blank canvas venues give you plenty of freedom when it comes to arranging the space, and some of them will also be flexible in other aspects, such as catering. For example, Warehouse Space at Bighouse Arts in Coburg North and ON3 Studio in Brunswick East both offer BYO venue hire, which means you are free to bring your own food and alcohol to the event. Not only does it give you more freedom, but it can also be a good way to save some cash if you’re on a budget! Hop on Tagvenue and use our filters to easily find Melbourne venues that offer this option.