Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms
Abbie P.
About this space
Whether it’s a work Christmas party or your aunt’s 50th birthday, give your next function a bit of that Melbourne
Fringe flair. Centrally located in the heart of Melbourne at the iconic Trades Hall building, Common Rooms is Melbourne Fringe’s year-round home for independent artists, workers and people who like to party. With two fully equipped rooms, exclusive hires and long licenses, we can help you put the FUN in function, no matter the shape or size. The Ballroom is a performance space & bar that holds up to 174 patrons standing or 114 seated theatre-style. Perfect for your big party, DJ night, music gig or cabaret show. The Lounge is a second, intimate salon-style space that holds up to 76 people and is ideal for smaller functions, workshops, meetings and rehearsals. The Lounge can be used as a break-out area or backstage green room at no extra cost, offering a combined total capacity of 250 patrons.
The Ballroom is a fully-equipped party space, with a professional bar and state-of-the-art sound system, projectors and all the lights you could dream of – and yes, that includes a mirror ball.
Full accessibility: Common Rooms is fully accessible, including a portable lift to the stage.
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Wedding Offers
Our beautiful heritage ballroom is housed inside the historic 164-year-old Victorian Trades Hall building on the fringes of Melbourne’s CBD. With a stunning mix of original heritage features and modern upgrades, it’s the perfect backdrop for the one-of-a-kind wedding of your dreams.
We champion individuality over conformity, offering a super flexible wedding experience that lets you do you without restrictive set packages. At Fringe Common Rooms your celebration can be as unique as you are. As well as gorgeous spaces, we have all the equipment and infrastructure ready to go (late-night license and giant mirror ball included) – you just need to bring your DIY vision. And some guests. And your partner (we can’t help you with that, sorry).
Fringe Common Rooms is an inclusive and culturally safe space where every wedding is welcome. Our expert events team are easy to work with, open to ideas, and know a thing or two about throwing a party.
Don’t let anyone tell you how you should get married. It’s your special day – do it your way, at Fringe Common Rooms.
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No smoking inside the building.
Damage done to the building will result in extra charges.
Please note the use of confetti, glitter or helium balloons anywhere in the venue or around the Trades Hall building is strictly prohibited.
About Fringe Common Rooms
Centrally located in the heart of Melbourne at the iconic Trades Hall building, Common Rooms is Melbourne Fringe’s year-round home for independent artists, workers and people who like to party – and we’re ready to host your next party.
From work Christmas parties, your aunt's 50th and even full-blown spectaculars (disco ball and all), Common Rooms helps you put the fun into function and the $ towards your drinks, with free venue hire on a minimum bar tab.
We have the capacity for up to 250 people, two fully equipped rooms, a professional bar, a state-of-the-art sound system and stage, long licenses and more. Plus, you can get access to our network of roving performers for all your entertainment needs.
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