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Unique Heritage Ballroom Event Space at Fringe Common Rooms


Why you'll love this venue

  • Convenient location
  • Versatile event space
Centrally located in Melbourne’s iconic Trades Hall, we can do parties, gigs, launches, workshops, meetings or even full-blown spectaculars (disco ball and all). And with space for up to 250 people, a 3am license, a state-of-the-art sound system, a professional bar and full accessibility, everyone can come play at Fringe Common Rooms. The Ballroom is a performance space & bar that holds up to 174 patrons standing or 114 seated theatre-style. Perfect for your big party, DJ night, music gig or cabaret show. The Lounge is a second, intimate salon-style space that holds up to 76 people and is ideal for smaller functions, workshops, meetings and rehearsals. The Lounge can be used as a break-out area or backstage green room at no extra cost.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Theatre114
Standing250
Cabaret44

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Allows BYO Food
Bar Tab
External Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
Speakers
Stage
TV

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
Furniture Hire
Lighting
Natural light
Outdoor Space
Restroom
Security
Smoking Area
Sustainable
WiFi

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Kim Gelvin

May 21, 2024

Saw a heartfelt show at MOJO Festival for the Fringe. Sir Graham singing "Dude looks Like a Lady" for the finally.

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Leah RTK

April 20, 2024

Good venue for Melbourne Comedy Festival but folding chairs provided is not the best - very uncomfortable. Also seating was stacked so tight next to each other.

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Cameron Flavell

May 27, 2024

Terrible experience. Wanted to use the venue for a charity event. Was trying to get a hold of the sales rep for over a week. Each time I called I was told she would call back, and she didnt. Once I managed to get a hold of her, I organised a viewing on the a Tuesday. During this call I asked could we please a temporary hold on the venue, which she agreed we could have. Tuesday came around and she was unwell, which is completely understandable, we then postponed the viewing to the following Tuesday due to this. I then recieved an email stating that the venue had now been taken, and we should seek another date. Communication was not upto scratch and we felt extremelly let down through the whole experience, even when we were accomodating.

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james horton

March 16, 2024

Better off Said. Back for 2023. Beautiful.

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Leeana Taia

August 11, 2022

Awesome night with the beautiful queens of Melbourne! Cool lil bar with an outdoor smoking area.


Venue Hours

Sunday-Saturday10:00am-12:00am
PricingFrom $1,100

Event Types

30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyBirthday PartyBridal ShowerChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConferenceCorporate FunctionEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop