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Fringe Common Rooms

Event Venue

#4 of 164 Birthday Party venues in Northern Suburbs
#2 of 95 Minimum Spend venues in Northern Suburbs
  13 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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8 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Fringe Common Rooms, located in Melbourne's historic Trades Hall, comes with a stage, professional lighting, a sound system, and a private bar. Perfect for lively parties, performances, or DJ nights, with a built-in dance floor and inclusive vibe that reflects its artsy, independent spirit.

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
Ballroom
·
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....
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
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The Lounge at Fringe Common Rooms

The Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
30 seats
76 standing
The Lounge is a Lounge in Fringe Common Rooms characterised by salon-style proportions and a relaxed lounge character. Design: The Lounge features patterned period carpet, tall painted walls and mixed armchairs and sofas arranged into small conversation clusters; table lamps and pendant lights provide low-level, even illumination. Features: The r...
Wedding licence available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Play your own music
from $120 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
5 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AN
Amelia N.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 100 guests · August 2026 · Unique Heritage Ballroom

What an insane venue!!! All the staff absolutely killed it and were super accommodating for everything we needed the whole night! We had two bands and two DJs, and the sound tech was super helpfuland new what they were doing! One of the best nights ever!!!! I also want to mention the drinks menu was well priced and had a range of great options!

The only thing I would say is that I paid to use the venue's smoke machine, and it was rarely used throughout the night, but apart from that, everything was great!

4.9
DJ
Des J.
Verified review
Function Room · 200 guests · November 2025 · Unique Heritage Ballroom

Helpful friendly staff... Venue size suited both medium and large events.

5.0
JF
Jordan F.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 100 guests · June 2025 · Unique Heritage Ballroom

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 · Unique Heritage Ballroom

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

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

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.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 50-115 guests and costs about $2,300.

"The room already has a stage/professional lighting rig/sound system and private bar in the room."

- Jordan F. Jul 2025

FAQ

Yes, the venue has a fully stocked bar with a range of premium beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic options.

No, party events for minors cannot be hosted at this licensed venue.

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 100 guests: $3509.04

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.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Jordan F. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    '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.'

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