A historic brick building with arched windows surrounded by lush landscaping at The Substation.
An event space with exposed brick walls, large arched windows, and red stage curtains at The Substation.
A foyer with exposed brick walls, industrial staircase, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and potted plants at The Substation.
A dance studio with exposed brick walls, large arched windows, and full-length mirrors at The Substation.

The Substation

Historic Building

#17 of 98 Event Space venues in Western Suburbs
1 Market Street, Newport, 3015 –
Western Suburbs, Melbourne
From $500
hire fee
Up to 600
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Substation

Main Space & Foyer at The Substation
Main Space & Foyer
Event Space
·
Private space
600 standing
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. Sui...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Foyer at The Substation
Foyer
Event Space
·
Private space
100 standing
Our Foyer accommodates up to 100 guests and features high ceilings, large windows, and plenty of natural light. The open-plan space is ideal for drinks receptions, networking events, social gatherings, and lively functions.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Dance Studio at The Substation
Dance Studio
Dance Studio
·
Private space
80 standing
Our Dance Studio accommodates up to 80 guests and features sliding mirror panels, lacquered timber flooring, and two adjoining rooms that can be used as dressing rooms or breakout areas. Suitable for rehearsals, intimate performances, exhibitions, fashion shoots, workshops, and private events, the studio offers a flexible setting for a range of cr...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Main Space & Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Foyer
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Dance Studio
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

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 600
standing
External catering allowed
Parking available
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Substation

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

The Substation is a historic red-brick former electrical substation converted into a multi-floor cultural venue.

Venue highlights: The Substation offers large, adaptable interiors across multiple floors, including high-ceiling halls and smaller rooms that allow flexible layouts for markets, exhibitions and productions. The building includes level access and a lift to all floors to assist circulation and equipment movement. An on-site accessible parking bay and free parking simplify load-in and deliveries for hired productions and market setups.

Best for: Pop-up markets, art exhibitions and small-scale theatre or music productions.

Location: The Market Street area provides direct access to a rail station adjacent to the building, making arrival straightforward for guests.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Substation, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Substation is located at 1 Market Street, in Western Suburbs, Melbourne.

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