It’s magic when a hall fills with music, laughter, or the clink of champagne glasses. Town halls in Melbourne bring you city icons: classic heritage halls by the Yarra, modern spaces near Flinders Street Station, and convenient spots just off Swanston Street. Expect beautiful acoustics, proper event spaces, and all the latest tech inside those classic walls. Filter by capacity, accessibility, AV, or late-night hire to find a space that’s iconic and never awkward. Your next legendary event starts here!
The cost of town halls averages around $3500 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 from February 2026:
| From $1150 | to $6000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $65 | to $95 | per person |
| From $550 | to $2000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated February 2026), the best options include:
Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms
in Carlton - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Venue size suited both medium and large events.’
The Greenhouse at Welcome To Thornbury
in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Annaleise and the team at Welcome to Thornbury were amazing.’
Entire Venue at Cargo Hall
in South Wharf - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with incredible atmosphere. Staff did a great job with our event. We will be back in the future.’
You'll find town halls 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 (February 2026):
| Small | up to 130 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 200 and 250 guests | prices average $1000 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 330 guests | prices average $6000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 700 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in February 2026
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