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Entire Venue at Northcote Theatre

Theatre
·
Whole venue
216 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, 3070 –
Northcote, Melbourne
Up to 500
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Northcote Theatre is a historic live-performance theatre whose preserved early‑20th‑century auditorium and two‑level layout create an intimate, theatre‑style environment for staged events.

Design: The auditorium features ornate plasterwork and a high decorative ceiling set around a proscenium stage and a second‑level balcony, producing close sightlines and a contained, theatre‑scale atmosphere.

Features: The venue houses bars on both levels, a cloakroom and a dedicated merch area. Accessible facilities include step‑free entry, wheelchair‑accessible toilets and staff assistance for accessible seating. House facilities also include a dancefloor, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, an installed lighting rig, and staffed security and front‑of‑house support.

Ideal for: Promoters and music‑focused groups seeking an immersive, performance‑centred standing or mixed standing/seated experience in a compact, theatre‑style setting.

What sets it apart: A permanently installed professional sound and production system delivers crystal‑clear, powerful and balanced audio for live performances.

What guests say: The venue's production and lighting deliver consistently clear, powerful audio and strong visual shows that keep audiences immersed. The space provides intimate sightlines across the floor and balcony, and staff are attentive to accessibility needs.

Prices

Sunday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 am – 3:00 am
from $3000 + $33000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 240
  • Theatre
    up to 500
  • Cabaret
    up to 300

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
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
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • 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
  • 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
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Outside catering only available in consultation with venue, given external kitchen supplies will need to be loaded into the kitchen space

About Northcote Theatre

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

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500
Cocktail Mezzanine

Location

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Member of Tagvenue since June 2023
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