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 October 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 (October 2026):

These are the venues within 450 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Auditorium at Melbourne City Conference Centre on 333 Swanston Street - 100 m from centre.
  Venue said: The interior has red-upholstered seats, carpeted aisles and a panelled low ceiling fitted with recessed and stage lighting. Room features: A fixed audiovisual setup supports presenter-led sessions via a ceiling-mounted projector
• 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.’
• Whole Venue BYO bar karaoke at 215 Queen's on 215 Queen Street - 450 m from centre.
  Venue said: Design: The main room features a long, narrow plan, low ceiling and hard wooden floor that creates a clear central performance area. The walls are lined with built-in bench seating and LED strip lighting in pink and purple

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 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 October 2026:

• Studio 2 at Dance Innovation Team, rated 4.9/5 - dance studio for 15 guests
  Venue said: Room features: The studio provides an integrated PA system and speakers for music playback, Wi‑Fi for streaming or remote direction, air conditioning for temperature control and storage space for props and cases.

• Rehearsal Room at Frequency Rehearsal Studios - rehearsal studio for 10 guests
  Venue said: Frequency Rehearsal Studios is a rehearsal studio centred on music production, featuring multiple practice areas and a dedicated live recording/staging room.

• 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 $5 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 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.’

• The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar, from $5 per person (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I had a small gathering for a birthday party, it was really affordable and easy to organise.’

• 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...’

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.