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Top Performance Spaces 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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MMira
“Great venue for hosting a concert, the staff were also super supportive and helpful throughout the event.” -
![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.” -
![Entire Venue at Speakeasy Theatre in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2500
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85 guestsSpeakeasy TheatreMelbourne CBDThe venue is also available for performance and music rehearsals. The space has a flexible layout and features a stage and professional audio & lighting equipment. -
![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, MelbourneHHarley J.
“Accessible, reasonable and very vibrant. The staff was lovely and it helped us out big time” -
![Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $800
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15 guestsThe Motley BauhausCarlton, MelbourneCCharlotte
“Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team” -
![Studio 3 at Dance World Studios in South Melbourne]()
from $88
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 3
80 guestsDance World StudiosSouth Melbourne
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The 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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![The Bandroom at Chelsea Heights Hotel in South East Melbourne]()
from $7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bandroom
600 guestsChelsea Heights HotelSouth East MelbourneLLachlan R.
“Unique room and enjoyed the hospitality, everyone who attended loved the venue, the food and the food.” -
![Entire Venue at The Toff in Chinatown, Melbourne]()
from $15000
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330 guestsThe ToffChinatown, MelbourneAAnnette B.
“Fantastic staff that were totally amazing & a perfect place to have a 30th birthday. The food was so yummy.” -
![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
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“There was enough room for balloon garland setup DJ and a dancefloor as well as bar style tables and stools.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Booking costs of performance venues average $100 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 April 2026:
| From $60 | to $132 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1000 | to $7000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $1200 | to $3500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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The Purple Room at The MBassy Dance in Docklands - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Overall, I would recommend this venue for anyone looking to organise events up to 80 people.’ -
Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I found the studio at music valley and was exactly what I was looking for. What a fantastic venue!!’ -
Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team...’
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 (April 2026):
| Small | up to 75 guests | prices average $97 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 200 guests | prices average $110 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average $7000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 900 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue 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.’ -
Juliet Melbourne at Juliet Melbourne
on 37-41 Little Bourke Street - 650 m from centre.
Venue said: The space is situated below older brother Punch Lane, a long-standing Melbourne institution and Laneway pioneer established in 1995. The area is available 7 days a week for exclusive, semi-exclusive bookings or non-exclusive... -
Whole Floor at The Angliss Conference Centre
on 555 La Trobe Street, VIC - 900 m from centre.
Venue said: Our rooms have a lovely natural light and are fully equipped for all your service needs. Our facilities are ideal for a range of small to medium events.
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. 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.
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