A neoclassical building facade with illuminated columns and colorful pink and purple lighting at Fringe Common Rooms.

Fringe Common Rooms

Event Venue

#3 of 877 Birthday Party venues in Melbourne
#3 of 201 Hall venues in Melbourne
  11 reviews  – 
Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton VIC 3053, Trades Hall, Melbourne, 3053 –
Carlton, Melbourne
From $120
hire fee
Up to 114
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Located in Melbourne's historic Trades Hall, Common Rooms offers a vibrant setting with a state-of-the-art sound system and stage. Perfect for lively parties and performances, with a ready-made festive vibe.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Fringe Common Rooms

Unique Heritage Ballroom at Fringe Common Rooms
Unique Heritage Ballroom
Hall
·
Private space
114 seats
250 standing
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....
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Lounge at Fringe Common Rooms
The Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
30 seats
76 standing
The Lounge is a salon-style space, sequestered from the action of the main Ballroom, and is perfect for quieter, more intimate moments. Oozing Art Deco charm and complete with soft mood lighting and even softer couches, the Lounge is excellent as a break-out space, a more casual spot to sit and chat, or for cozier soirees. The Lounge is included...
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from $120 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
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DJ
Des J.
Verified review
Function Room · 200 guests · November 2025
Helpful friendly staff... Venue size suited both medium and large events.
5.0
JF
Jordan F.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 100 guests · June 2025
This venue has got so much going for it. It would be so hard to find somewhere else that offers better value for money. The room already has a stage/professional lighting rig/sound system and private bar in the room. Not having to BYO sound and lighting equipment saves SO MUCH time and money. Plus, a permanently installed disco ball and fringe installation means the room already has a 'vibe' without needing too much beautification.
Something to consider is that the bar is only small and set up to only function during an event (not every weekend like a public bar would) so the offerings are limited and the stock that is available is set by the venue.
4.8
DK
Daniel K.
Verified review
Event Space · 150 guests · June 2024
The venue was phenomenal, and the experience was unparalleled. Not only did the venue suit our event perfectly, but it also matched our values of inclusion, accessibility, gender expression, equality, and sexuality. It was clear that these values were mirrored by The Fringe Common Rooms and their representation of the union movement. Thank you for hosting us.
5.0
GC
Greg C.
Verified review
Pub · 250 guests · May 2024
A great function venue and the cash bar makes it very simple. We self catered and this worked really well for finger foods/grazing platters. The staff were so friendly and helpful
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Monday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $120 hire fee
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Lounge
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $120 hire fee
Tuesday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $120 hire fee
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Lounge
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $120 hire fee
Wednesday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $120 hire fee
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Lounge
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $120 hire fee
Thursday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $120 hire fee
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Lounge
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $120 hire fee
Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $120 hire fee
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
The Lounge
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $120 hire fee
Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Unique Heritage Ballroom
10:00 am – 3:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 250
standing
Up to 114
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Fringe Common Rooms

Fringe Common Rooms is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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.

FAQ

At Fringe Common Rooms, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Fringe Common Rooms:

  • Unique Heritage Ballroom hosting 85 guests: $7000

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Fringe Common Rooms is located at Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton VIC 3053, in Carlton, Melbourne.

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