Event Space at Bighouse Arts

Event Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
9-11 Hocking Street, Melbourne, 3058 –
Northern Suburbs, Melbourne

About this space

Event Space at Bighouse Arts is a warehouse-style private event area within a creative arts venue. The space's single defining quality is a large garage door that opens onto the street, creating direct indoor–outdoor flow.

Design: The interior is an industrial studio shell of painted brick and exposed rafters over a concrete floor. The ceiling carries pendant industrial lamps and festoon lighting, and tall windows introduce plentiful daylight into the high, airy volume.

Features: The space has a built-in PA system and speakers and allows own music or a hired DJ subject to noise restrictions. Wi‑Fi is provided and the entrance is step-free with wheelchair access. The floor area is open-plan and adaptable, and includes some lounge seating suitable for shoots or relaxed gatherings.

Ideal for: Creative collectives and production teams seeking a relaxed, flexible setting for informal standing receptions or production-focused shoots.

What sets it apart: A restored vintage Melbourne tram on-site provides a distinctive photo and activation opportunity.

What guests say: The space is welcoming and community-oriented, with abundant natural light and comfortable lounge seating. The space is roomy and flexible, supporting photography and filming use.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $159 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $159 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 150
  • Cabaret
    up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed
A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Onsite Parking
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Table Tennis Table
  • Pool Table
  • Retro Couches
  • Lighting
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

BYO alcohol allowed, but must be served by our staff

Outside catering is allowed

Smoking outdoors only

Event curfew 11pm

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(38 reviews and ratings - )

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B
Bec
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MA
Melanie A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

No. The white chairs shown were brought in by a client, but black chairs are available to hire.

Yes, a sink is available to use, although please bear in mind that it is fairly small.

No, the venue's curtains are permanently fixed and cannot be moved. You are welcome to rig your own curtains to section off the space if necessary.

Yes, a stage can be set up and hired externally or from the venue.


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Eileen Hodgkins
Member of Tagvenue since April 2021
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