Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms

About this space

Whether it’s a work Christmas party, the wedding of the century, 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.

Event offers and packages

End of Year Functions

$1500 minimum spend

Come celebrate the end of the year in style at Fringe Common Rooms. Whether it’s a 3am rager or a weekday soiree, we can make it happen. From calling up our network of Melbourne’s best artists, to making sure no guest goes hungry, we’re here to help – chat to us about your wants, needs, and wildest dreams, and let’s go from there!

Minimum spends vary based on weeknight. Please inquire directly for a tailored quote.

Birthday Parties

$1000 minimum spend

At Fringe Common Rooms, we know how to throw a party hotter than a sunrise, and that’s why we’re helping you set your party to sizzling, in true Fringe style.

Minimum spends vary depending on night of the week and month of the year. Please inquire directly for a tailored quote!

Prices

Sunday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $4000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Monday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Tuesday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Wednesday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Thursday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $2000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $2000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Friday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $4000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Saturday

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $4000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 am – 3:00 am

from $4000

Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.

Dry hire room rates are available for events where the bar is closed. All minimum spends are a guide only and are subject to change based on time of year and specifics of the booking.

Capacity

Standing

up to 250

Theatre

up to 114

Cabaret

up to 90

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

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.

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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, to your aunt's 50th birthday party, 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.