Theatre at Howler

Event Space in a Bar

Private space

About this space

Howler runs a fully equipped l'acoustics array, with high ceiling and a generous amount of moving spots, beams, strobes and washes allowing for a full theatrical experience or presentation. Events can be seated or standing, from 30 to 400 guests.

In the years since Howler joined Melbourne's entertainment scene, the stage has hosted shows for Billie Eilish, Black Eyed Peas, Laufey The Killers and more recently North Carolina's Soul Legend Lee Fields, MJ Lenderman & The Wind, The Getaway Plan, The Beaches (LA), not to mention three massive sold out nights for homegrown stars Telenova.

Prices

Sunday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Monday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Tuesday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Wednesday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Thursday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Friday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Saturday

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 hire fee + min. spend

Per session

8:00 am – 1:00 am

from $1000 + $1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.

Prices vary significantly depending on event requirements, number of guests, days and times.

Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 400

Dining

up to 100

Theatre

up to 220

Boardroom

up to 50

Cabaret

up to 90

U-Shaped

up to 60

Classroom

up to 200

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Free on-street parking

Paid parking is available on-site (10 spaces)

3 fixed lighting bars onstage and 1 further fixed lighting bar in the auditorium

Seats

Green Room

FOH - 2 x L’Acoustics Arc Wide/Focus per side - 1 x L’Acoustics SB18M Subs per side - 2 x L’Acoustics LA8 power amps - 2 x Quest HPI 218S (Double 18 inch subs) - 1 x Quest QM 450A (Centre Fill) Monitors - 8 x Quest QM 700 wedges - 3 x Crown MacroTech 9000i amplifiers (for a total of 6 channels) Desk Midas M32 - Digital - 32 Mic Pre Core 32/8 analogue core. FOH and foldback lines tie directly to amp room from FOH. ***HOWLER DOES NOT PROVIDE CAT CORE, PLEASE BYO IF REQUIRED*** Microphones - 1 x Shure Beta 52 - 1 x Sennheiser e901 - 5 x Shure Beta 57a - 2 x Shure SM57 - 2 x Sennheiser e609 - 4 x Sennheiser e904 - 3 x Shure KSM 137 - 2 x Shure SM57 - 4 x Shure Beta 58a - 2 x Shure PG 81 Condensor - 5 x Radial Passive DI - 1 x Artcessories passive stereo DI Stands 10x K&M Telescopic Tall Boom Stands 10x K&M Telescopic Short Boom Stands 1x Round-Base Straight Stand DJ Equipment 2x RCF310 booth monitors Decks 2 x Technics 1200mk2 (additional 2 x 1210’smk2 available on request for multi deck performances) both pairs regularly serviced CDJ’s 3 x CDJ3000 players 2 x Pioneer CDJ2000NXS2 Mixers 1 x Pioneer DJM900NXS2 1 x Pioneer DJM900SRT 1 x Allen & Heath Xone96 DJ mixer 2 x DJ tables - Table 1: 1920L x 550D x 1020H / Table 2: 1800L x 600D x 1040H Lighting Fixtures: 4 x PSLCD 150W LED Moving Spot 6 x PSGL 132W (2R) Beam 5 x PSGL 285W LED Moving Wash 6 x TourPro Spark RGB (LED strobes) 1 x Martin Jem Compact Hazer (water based) 2 x Molefay Duets 2 x LED Par64 (floor) 10 x Tungsten Par 56 Control: Chamsys PC Wing compact Sony Vaio Touchscreen PC - ***please contact Production Manager for plot and fixture profiles*** Power - Onstage We have 2 stage patch bays one on each side and containing: - 24 x 10amp patch outlet (12 patched circuits total – paired across stage) (12 per side) - 2 x 10 amp switched double outlet – lighting power (20amp circuit) - 1 per side - 2 x 10 amp switched double outlet – sound power (20amp circuit) - 1 per side - 2 x 40amp 3-phase switched outlet – 1 per side Power - Control - 12 x 10a patch outlet - 1 x switched double outlet – lighting power (20a) - 1 x switched double outlet – sound power (20a) - 1 x 40a 3-phase switched outlet Projector - Panasonic PT VW540 5500 Lumen LCD Projector - Native Aspect Ratio = 16:10 - Native Resolution = 1280:800 - Contrast Ratio = 16000:1 - Can be run from stage or FOH via HDMI

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About Howler

Howler is a bold and beautiful addition to the thriving arts and social scene of Melbourne's inner north.

Catering to events and functions for 30 guests up to 700, Howler hosts a wide array of events, including established live music acts, world-renowned DJs, performance artists, informal weddings, product launches, social gatherings, and corporate events.

Our internationally awarded venue comprises several unique areas that are ready to go or can be easily transformed to suit your special event, including our lush semi-industrial garden atrium oasis, an internal large main bar, and a state-of-the-art theatre space.

THEATRE (maximum capacity: seated cabaret - 90, seated presentation - 220, standing - 400)
The Howler Theatre has been purpose-built for live performances, making it perfect for all types of events, from artistic and creative to social and corporate. Our intimate and beautiful performance and event space includes custom-designed sound and lighting that raise the bar for venue capabilities. Howler's theatre hire includes your own private bar, restrooms, and Melbourne's leading production technicians for an excellent audio and visual experience.

GARDEN AND INTERNAL BAR (maximum capacity: standing and seated - 300, standing - 400)
A lush garden oasis under a weather-proof glass atrium in the heart of urban Brunswick. Enjoy your event under the sun or stars. Full or sectioned-off hire is available, along with your own private garden bar service if desired. Our garden also offers production facilities for DJs, live music, speeches, and presentations.

From cocktail-style canapés to grazing tables, from morning tea to sit-down à la carte lunches and dinners, Howler is a versatile, multi-purpose venue and event space with a functions and events team ready to make your special occasion exactly what you are hoping for.