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Main Space & Foyer at The Substation

Event Space in a Historic Building
·
Private space
1 Market Street, Newport, 3015 –
Western Suburbs, Melbourne
Up to 600
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Accommodating up to 600 guests, our Main Space is the largest event area at The Substation. The venue features lacquered timber flooring, high ceilings, exposed structural elements, and draped walls that allow for near-blackout conditions when required. Two adjoining rooms can be used as dressing rooms, breakout areas, or event support spaces.

Suitable for performances, rehearsals, workshops, fashion shoots, exhibitions, corporate events, and large-scale private functions. The space is complemented by a ground-floor foyer, providing additional room for guest arrivals, networking, or pre-event gatherings.

Prices

Sunday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Monday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Thursday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Friday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
Saturday
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
from $500 hire fee per hour
All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 600

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
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
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • 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
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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 Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About The Substation

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

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Foyer at
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hire fee / per session
Event Space in a Historic Building
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Dance Studio at
from $500
hire fee / per hour
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Location

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