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Top Performance Venues in Melbourne
From indie theatre shows in Fitzroy to community recitals in Carlton, Melbourne’s performing arts scene thrives on diversity — and it needs the right stage to match. If you're hunting for performance venues in Melbourne, you're in luck. There are spaces designed for movement-based pieces, acoustic-friendly studios for spoken word, and even open-plan venues that double as exhibition areas. The city’s creative hubs including Brunswick, Richmond, and Docklands offer a unique range of setups, from flexible black box rooms to larger venues with built-in AV. Host a solo act, rehearsal run, or full-length production —there’s a space here that fits the brief (and the budget). Scroll on to start comparing spaces across Melbourne.
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![Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook, Melbourne]()
from $97
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvents Space STUDIO 705
65 guestsMusic ValleyPoint Cook, Melbourne
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KKelly T.
“I found the studio at music valley and was exactly what I was looking for. What a fantastic venue!!” -
![The Purple Room at The MBassy Dance in Docklands, Melbourne]()
from $77
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Purple Room
250 guestsThe MBassy DanceDocklands, Melbourne
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JJuwei W.
“The venue hire itself was reasonably priced as well and was great value for my money.” -
![Viva Showroom at Viva Melbourne in North Melbourne]()
from $10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityViva Showroom
100 guestsViva MelbourneNorth MelbourneLooking for a venue in North Melbourne for your next event? Viva Melbourne offers a setting with red interior, creating a classic cabaret atmosphere. The venue features a stage with a walkway, a large flatscreen as the stage -
![Stay Gold at Stay Gold Melbourne in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStay Gold
420 guestsStay Gold MelbourneBrunswick, MelbourneWith a maximum capacity of 420 people, Stay Gold is one of Melbourne's premier live music & event spaces, fitted out with a D&B audiotechnik front of house system with Quest Audio foldbacks, and lighting features a wide range -
![Pawditorium at RSPCA Pawdatorium in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPawditorium
80 guestsRSPCA PawdatoriumEastern Suburbs, MelbourneThis unique venue offers raked seating for up to 80 guests, making it perfect for small performances, presentations, and film screenings. Equipped with a large screen and projector, as well as a high-quality sound system -
![Theatre at Alpha Shows Theatre in Western Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTheatre
150 guestsAlpha Shows TheatreWestern Suburbs, MelbourneAlpha Studio Theatre is a fully equipped and adaptable creative space located in Altona North. Designed with performance in mind, this 400sqm warehouse conversion includes a 10m x 7m black-painted permanent stage and a 10m -
![Studio 3 at Dance World Studios in South Melbourne]()
from $88
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 3
80 guestsDance World StudiosSouth MelbourneThe studio can be transformed into a theatre space, suitable for cabarets, musical theatre, or in-house performances of dance shows. Theatre lighting equipment and sound production equipment and technical personnel are also -
![Live Music Venue at The Night Cat in Fitzroy, Melbourne]()
from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLive Music Venue
550 guestsThe Night CatFitzroy, MelbourneTimeless in style, the central performance space allows audiences a clear view of the stage from anywhere in the venue, as well as an up close and intimate experience with performers. -
![Main Room at Northcote Theatre in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Room
1000 guestsNorthcote TheatreNorthcote, MelbourneWelcome to our reimagined live music and performance space in Northcote. With over a century of history, we were the first electrified building in the area and have been a hub for culture ever since. -
![Black Box Theatre Space at The Improv Pit @ Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBlack Box Theatre Space
80 guestsThe Improv Pit @ TrainscendenceCollingwood, MelbourneIt features a dedicated performance stage with red curtains, comfortable climate control, convenient and clean facilities for you and your guests, professional sound system, audio mixer & stagebox, versatile lighting options, -
![Brunswick Ballroom at Brunswick Ballroom in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
from $12000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBrunswick Ballroom
468 guestsBrunswick BallroomBrunswick, MelbourneThe Ballroom is unique, it's vintage, and it's everything you would want for your next event. Stand out features include, hosting up to 468 guests standing, performance stage, balcony, Yamaha 6 Grand Piano, Christie L2k1000 -
![Studio 4 at Dance World Studios in South Melbourne]()
from $88
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 4
100 guestsDance World StudiosSouth MelbourneStudio 4 is a spacious 13m x 13m room with high ceilings, natural light, and Tarkett flooring -ideal for dance, auditions, rehearsals, and creative workshops.
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FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Melbourne
In Melbourne, prices of performance venues average $90 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $75 | to $125 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1000 | to $5500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $500 | to $6500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Studio 2 at Dance Innovation Team in Eastern Suburbs - rated 5/5
Venue said: Bright and modern studio with polished timber floors, full-length mirrors, ballet barres, and great lighting. -
Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I highly recommend Studio 705 for anyone looking for a stylish and well-supported event space.’ -
The Purple Room at The MBassy Dance in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Overall, I would recommend this venue for anyone looking to organise events up to 80 people.’
You'll find performance 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 (October 2025):
| Small performance venues | up to 60 guests | prices average $80 hire fee per hour |
| Medium performance venues | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average $125 hire fee per hour |
| Large performance venues | over 250 guests | prices average $6500 minimum spend per event |
If your performance is held indoors at a private venue (like those on Tagvenue), you generally won’t need a council permit. However, if you're planning anything outdoors or in a public space — including amplified sound — you’ll need to apply for a permit from your local council and possibly submit a risk management plan.
For around 100–150 guests, several versatile venues stand out. In Collingwood, Rock Art Events offers a fully equipped space for around $200/hr, ideal for theatre or music gigs. Over in Brunswick, Humdinger Studios accommodates up to 110 and includes lighting and sound support. In Carlton, The Motley Bauhaus is another well-loved option with a creative reputation and flexible stage setups.
Yes. Several spaces in the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs offer hourly hire starting from approx. $50/hr. A solid option is Studio 14 in St Kilda, also starting at approx. $50/hr, which suits intimate shows, classes or movement-based pieces. This venue provides open floor plans and flexible booking options that work well for pop-up or low-tech performances.
