Performance Venues for Hire in Melbourne

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:

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

• Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Amazing venue - so helpful organising , great team...’

• STUDIO 1 at Pulse Studios AU in South East Melbourne - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘This space was just what we needed for our event celebration.’

• Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘I found the studio at music valley and was exactly what I was looking for. What a fantastic venue!!’

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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 650 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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.’
• Event Space at Evoqe Events by Evoqé Group on 123 Queen Street - 550 m from centre.
  Venue said: We exist in the space that crosses glamour and sin; where glossy glamour collides with modern mischief, flourishing in an ambience where every night feels like the morning-after was worth it.
• 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...

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for performance venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller performance venues usually fit up to 80 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Studio 1 at Dance World Studios, rated 5/5 - dance studio for 80 guests
  Venue said: Located near Melbourne CBD, Dance World Studios has professional studios available for hire - suitable for musical theatre rehearsals or auditions, workshops, dance exams, team building, fitness classes, commercial filming,

• Studio 2 at Dance Innovation Team, rated 4.9/5 - dance studio for 15 guests
  Venue said: It’s air-conditioned, sound-treated, and has flexible room dividers to adapt the space. Seats line the walls for breaks or small audiences. Ideal for regular classes or one-off bookings.

• Whole venue & beer garden at Creatures of Habit Bar & Bandroom, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 80 guests
  Our user said: ‘I would highly recommend booking here. Gorgeous venue, very comfortable and cute.’

Cheap performance venues in Melbourne start from $1000 minimum spend per event or $110 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Whole venue & beer garden at Creatures of Habit Bar & Bandroom, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I would highly recommend booking here. Gorgeous venue, very comfortable and cute.’

• Entire Venue at Her., from $110 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Space was very nice, well lit and music was good - projector was also nice to show slideshows...’

• The Grand Ballroom at Manningham Hotel, from $500 hire fee per day (up to 400 guests standing)
  Venue said: The elegant Grand Ballroom is the hotel's most popular and flexible function room which can be split into two smaller rooms (Ben Nevis and Springbank) separated by a soundproof dividing wall.

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.