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Top Theatre Venues in Melbourne
Melbourne is a city full of stunning theatres available for hire. Whether planning a corporate conference in the heart of the CBD or a glamorous gala in Southbank, Melbourne has the perfect theatre for you. At Tagvenue, we're passionate about helping you find the ideal venue for your event. With our user-friendly platform and extensive range of event spaces, you'll find the perfect unique venue to create an unforgettable experience! Discover our carefully curated selection of theatres to hire in Melbourne, a city that is ready for anything.
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![Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton, Melbourne]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTheatre
75 guestsThe Motley BauhausCarlton, MelbourneDDom M.
“I'd definitely recommend the venue, and I'm hoping we can have future events there too!” -
![Main Room at Northcote Theatre in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Room
344 guestsNorthcote TheatreNorthcote, MelbourneMain Room is the theatre auditorium in Northcote Theatre, defined by a preserved decorative vaulted ceiling and generous volume that retain the building's historic auditorium character.
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![Viva Showroom at Viva Melbourne in North Melbourne]()
from $10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityViva Showroom
100 guestsViva MelbourneNorth MelbourneA compact cabaret theatre arranged around a stage-centred, intimate seating layout that foregrounds live, staged entertainment. Design: The space features low tables and upholstered armchairs clustered around a small, raised
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![Entire Venue at Northcote Theatre in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $36000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
500 guestsNorthcote TheatreNorthcote, MelbourneNorthcote Theatre is a historic live-performance theatre whose preserved early‑20th‑century auditorium and two‑level layout create an intimate, theatre‑style environment for staged events.
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![Theatre at Alpha Shows Theatre in Western Suburbs, Melbourne]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTheatre
80 guestsAlpha Shows TheatreWestern Suburbs, MelbourneTheatre is a flexible black-box performance space in Alpha Shows Theatre, defined by an adaptable layout that supports a range of staging configurations.
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![Black Box Theatre Space at The Improv Pit @ Trainscendence in Collingwood, Melbourne]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBlack Box Theatre Space
50 guestsThe Improv Pit @ TrainscendenceCollingwood, MelbourneHHarley J.
“Accessible, reasonable and very vibrant. The staff was lovely and it helped us out big time” -
![Cocktail Mezzanine at Northcote Theatre in Northcote, Melbourne]()
from $22000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Mezzanine
70 guestsNorthcote TheatreNorthcote, MelbourneIt can be rented separately or utilized as a complementary second space to the main room. This area connects to the balcony, which looks out over the High St precinct.
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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
60 guestsMusic ValleyPoint Cook, Melbourne
#Supervenue
FFiona P.
“The ease of booking, the friendly staff and how amazing the venue was” -
![Theatre at Howler in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTheatre
220 guestsHowlerBrunswick, MelbourneTheatre, a theatre in an Event Space at Howler, is a purpose-built performance room separated from the venue’s open bar and garden areas. Design: Theatre space has dark finishes, heavy stage curtains and an exposed industrial
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![The Lounge + Abell Boardroom at The Cluster in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1950
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge + Abell Boardroom
78 guestsThe ClusterMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
MMadison
“The staff were lovely and extremely helpful throughout the booking process and during the event.” -
![Entire Venue at Her. in Windsor, Melbourne]()
from $110
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsHer.Windsor, MelbourneNNathanael K.
“Space was very nice, well lit and music was good - projector was also nice to show slideshows” -
![Dooley's at Monash Hotel in Clayton, Melbourne]()
from $300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDooley's
80 guestsMonash HotelClayton, MelbourneTTaylah B.
“Their packages are 10 times better than most other venues as well as double the size.”
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FAQs about Top Theatre Venues in Melbourne
The cost of theatres averages around $2200 minimum spend per event. 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:
| Typically between $1400 | and $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between $300 | and $3000 | hire fee per event |
| Typically between $45 | and $102 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Theatre at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent communication, venue staff very helpful, my guests and I had a great night!’ -
Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue for hosting a concert, the staff were also super supportive and helpful throughout the event.’ -
The Lounge + Abell Boardroom at The Cluster in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Thankyou to the team and we will definitely consider this space in the future!’
You'll find theatres 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average $1100 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 120 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 145 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1.6 km from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Underground Bar Melb CBD at Miranda Bar
on 313a Flinders Lane - 700 m from centre.
Venue said: Miranda Bar is a versatile venue in the heart of Melbourne, offering a stylish, adaptable space for a wide range of private and corporate events. With a capacity of up to 100 guests, the venue can be transformed to suit everything... -
The Lounge + Abell Boardroom at The Cluster
on Queen Street 20/31 - 800 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Thankyou to the team and we will definitely consider this space in the future!’ -
Semi-Private Garden Space at The Standard Hotel
on 293 Fitzroy Street - 1.6 km from centre.
Venue said: Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, since 1865 The Standard Hotel pub is a great space for social gatherings in Melbourne. Apart from the indoor dining rooms with a fireplace and a bar, we offer semi private dining and...
In Melbourne, theatres are most commonly booked for 25 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
| Party | Usually between $300 and $500. |
User who booked Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley for 20 guests
said: ‘Steve was considerate, informative and good at communicating.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between $600 and $2,500. |
User who booked Stunning Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Balaclava Hotel for 60 guests
said: ‘There were absolutely 0 issues and Lee had everything organised in advanced. Loved the food. Loved the venue.’ |
| Engagement Party | Usually between $1,700 and $4,300. |
User who booked Entire Venue at Her. for 45 guests
said: ‘Great place for an engagement party! Everyone was complimenting it.’ |
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Page last updated in November 2026
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