A restaurant with round banquet tables, gaming stations, and neon green lighting at Fortress Melbourne.
An auditorium-style restaurant with tiered seating, dramatic green accent lighting at Fortress Melbourne.
An esports arena with LED lighting, rows of gaming stations, and theater seating at Fortress Melbourne.
A restaurant with a long wooden bar, neon lighting, overhead menu boards, and high tables at Fortress Melbourne.

Full Buyout at Fortress Melbourne

Event Space in an Entertainment Centre
·
Whole venue
23 Caledonian Lane, Emporium Melbourne, Shop 25/23, Melbourne, 3000 –
Melbourne CBD
Up to 600
seats
Up to 1000
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Fortress Melbourne is a purpose-built performance arena defined by a raked auditorium and a central stage optimised for live production.

Design: The interior uses dark finishes and linear green LED lighting to create a high-contrast, focused look. The room features stadium-style raked seating, a broad low stage and overhead lighting trusses that frame a wide backdrop.

Features: Fixed, tiered seating faces a stage fitted with player desks and a large LED backdrop that supports live video. The installed PA system and speaker array provide venue-wide audio. High-capacity Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are available. Wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance are provided. The venue allows the use of own music.

Ideal for: Large audiences requiring a stage-centred, seated presentation or a high-impact audiovisual programme will find the space well suited.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $25000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 1000
Dining
up to 600

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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Amisha D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Fortress Melbourne

Fortress Melbourne is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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