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Top Performance Venues in Melbourne
From indie theatre shows in Fitzroy to community recitals in Carlton, Melbourne’s performing arts scene thrives on diversity — and it needs the right stage to match. If you're hunting for performance venues in Melbourne, you're in luck. There are spaces designed for movement-based pieces, acoustic-friendly studios for spoken word, and even open-plan venues that double as exhibition areas. The city’s creative hubs including Brunswick, Richmond, and Docklands offer a unique range of setups, from flexible black box rooms to larger venues with built-in AV. Host a solo act, rehearsal run, or full-length production —there’s a space here that fits the brief (and the budget). Scroll on to start comparing spaces across Melbourne.
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![Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook, Melbourne]()
Events Space STUDIO 705
65 guestsMusic ValleyPoint Cook, Melbourne
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KKelly T.
“I found the studio at music valley and was exactly what I was looking for. What a fantastic venue!!”from $79
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![The Purple Room at The MBassy Dance in Docklands, Melbourne]()
The Purple Room
250 guestsThe MBassy DanceDocklands, Melbourne
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JJuwei W.
“The venue hire itself was reasonably priced as well and was great value for my money.”from $77
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Studio O3
35 guestsO2 Dance StudioMelbourne CBDO2 Dance Studios in Melbourne is an ideal venue for a wide range of activities, from group rehearsals and dance classes to larger events and theatre performances.from $50
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![Brunswick Ballroom at Brunswick Ballroom in Brunswick, Melbourne]()
Brunswick Ballroom
468 guestsBrunswick BallroomBrunswick, MelbourneThe Ballroom is unique, it's vintage, and it's everything you would want for your next event. Stand out features include, hosting up to 468 guests standing, performance stage, balcony, Yamaha 6 Grand Piano, Christie L2k1000from $12000
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![Pawditorium at RSPCA Pawdatorium in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
Pawditorium
80 guestsRSPCA PawdatoriumEastern Suburbs, MelbourneThis unique venue offers raked seating for up to 80 guests, making it perfect for small performances, presentations, and film screenings. Equipped with a large screen and projector, as well as a high-quality sound systemfrom $120
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Viva Showroom
100 guestsViva MelbourneNorth MelbourneLooking for a venue in North Melbourne for your next event? Viva Melbourne offers a setting with red interior, creating a classic cabaret atmosphere. The venue features a stage with a walkway, a large flatscreen as the stagefrom $10000
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![The Studio at Apollo's Playground in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
The Studio
70 guestsApollo's PlaygroundEastern Suburbs, MelbourneApollo's Playground is Melbourne's first fully space-for-hire circus studio! Built to maximise versatility - this space is ready for any performing arts rehearsal or event.from $60
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![Rehearsal Room at Elusive Creative in Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne]()
Rehearsal Room
7 guestsElusive CreativeMornington Peninsula, MelbourneSpend an amazing weekend with your friends or your band members in our rehearsal room. What it offers is an inspiring space where you can go all out with your creative thoughts.from $80
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![Main Room at Northcote Theatre in Northcote, Melbourne]()
Main Room
1000 guestsNorthcote TheatreNorthcote, MelbourneWelcome to our reimagined live music and performance space in Northcote. With over a century of history, we were the first electrified building in the area and have been a hub for culture ever since.from $3000
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![Entire Venue at Glittery Tapping Wonderland in Mordialloc, Melbourne]()
Entire Venue
100 guestsGlittery Tapping WonderlandMordialloc, MelbourneOur space is set up for dance classes and we have a 9 x 9-meter wood dance floor with mirrors across an entire side of the building. We have chairs and tables available for up to 15 people.from $100
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![9 Walter St - Studio 1 at Bentleigh Calisthenics Studios in Moorabbin, Melbourne]()
9 Walter St - Studio 1
50 guestsBentleigh Calisthenics StudiosMoorabbin, MelbourneStudio 1 is our brand new studio and offers a versatile and well-appointed space, measuring a huge 16m x 14.m. The studio features a fully sprung dance floor, specifically designed to provide optimal support and cushioning,from $45
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![Grand Hall at Dance Innovation Team in Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne]()
Grand Hall
200 guestsDance Innovation TeamEastern Suburbs, MelbourneThere's Grand Hall that is a studio for dancing featuring futuristic AI light that can even match your rehearsals of choreography. They have audio setups to play music or rhythms best suited for the occasion.from $120
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FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Melbourne
If your performance is held indoors at a private venue (like those on Tagvenue), you generally won’t need a council permit. However, if you're planning anything outdoors or in a public space — including amplified sound — you’ll need to apply for a permit from your local council and possibly submit a risk management plan.
For around 100–150 guests, several versatile venues stand out. In Collingwood, Rock Art Events offers a fully equipped space for around $200/hr, ideal for theatre or music gigs. Over in Brunswick, Stupid Old Studios accommodates up to 110 and includes lighting and sound support. In Carlton, The Motley Bauhaus is another well-loved option with a creative reputation and flexible stage setups.
Yes. Several spaces in the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs offer hourly hire starting from approx. $50/hr. O2 Dance Studio in the Melbourne CBD offers performance-ready rooms from about $50 per hour, great for dance, rehearsals or small showcases. Another solid option is Studio 14 in St Kilda, also starting at approx. $50/hr, which suits intimate shows, classes or movement-based pieces. Both venues provide open floor plans and flexible booking options that work well for pop-up or low-tech performances.
