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Exclusive venue hire · Collingwood Melbourne

Where Melbourne’s most memorable nights happen.

Ten floors. Seven themed rooms. Two trains on the roof. Hire the lot or pick a single space — bar minimum from $1,000 weeknights.

400
Max capacity
7
Themed rooms
$1k
From, weeknight
Trainscendence rooftop with two themed train carriages — creative event venue in Collingwood, Melbourne
Step 1 · Pick your path

What kind of event are you planning?

Different events, different conversations. Pick the closest match and we’ll tailor the next step around what you actually need.

For promoters

Promoter / ticketed

You sell tickets, we handle the bar. No room hire fee — just a bar minimum tied to the night. Independent artists welcome — supporting them is in our DNA.

From $1,000 bar minimum · varies by night
See promoter terms →
Curated

Bespoke events

For events that need to feel like a story, not a function. We curate the entertainment, design the theme, and stage the whole experience around your brief.

Custom quote · 6+ weeks lead time
See case studies →
Step 2 · Get a ballpark

Estimate your bar minimum.

No hidden fees. Plug in the basics and we’ll show the indicative minimum spend — before you commit to anything.

Indicative bar minimum
$2,800
Based on 80 guests, Friday peak
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Step 3 · Choose your space

Seven rooms, one rooftop.

Each space has its own personality. Filter by what your event needs, or hire the whole venue and use them all.

Trainscendental Lounge — main bar and lounge space at Trainscendence

Trainscendental Lounge

200 standing · main bar · the heart of the venue
From $3,500 bar minimum
Love Train — neon-pink themed train carriage event space at Trainscendence

Love Train

50 standing · 25 on the deck · neon-pink train carriage
From $1,800 bar minimum
Platform Infinity — performance stage and seated event space at Trainscendence

Platform Infinity

80 seated · performance stage · full PA & lighting
From $2,200 bar minimum
Bio-Cycle — nature-themed intimate event space with plants and warm lighting

Bio-Cycle

30 seated · intimate · nature-themed sanctuary
From $1,500 bar minimum
In-Flight Entertainment — aviation-themed lounge at Trainscendence Collingwood

In-Flight Entertainment

35 seated · themed lounge · aviation vibes for offbeat gatherings
From $1,400 bar minimum
Magic School Bus — quirky themed event space at Trainscendence

Magic School Bus

30 seated · whimsical bus carriage · weird and wonderful
From $1,300 bar minimum
Space Craft — arts and crafts room at Trainscendence Collingwood

Space Craft

25 seated · arts, crafts and games · daytime favourite
From $1,200 bar minimum
Trainscendence whole venue takeover — ten floors and rooftop in Collingwood

The whole venue

Up to 400 across 10 floors · total takeover
From $12,000 bar minimum
What’s included

No add-ons. No surprises.

Your bar minimum covers the room and everything in it. Here’s what comes as standard with every hire.

Full bar service

Trained bar staff, premium glassware, ice and mixers. Cocktail menu and signature drinks on request.

AV and sound

PA system, microphones, projector and screen in stage rooms. Bring a USB or stream off your phone.

Setup and pack-down

Furniture configured to your run sheet. We pack it back at the end so you don’t have to.

Your event host

A real human on-site from doors to last drinks, keeping things flowing so you can be a guest at your own event.

How it works

From enquiry to event in three steps.

We’ve been doing this long enough to know what causes stress — and how to take it off your plate.

01
Within 24 hours

We respond with a quote

You send the form, we send a tailored quote with rooms, bar minimum, and what’s included. No back-and-forth required.

02
Within a week

Site visit + run sheet

Walk the space, meet your host, lock in catering, AV, and any custom curation. Everything in writing before you sign.

03
Event night

We run it, you enjoy it

Your host arrives before you do and stays until the last guest leaves. You don’t lift a finger.

Past events

What people have made happen here.

Real events, real quotes. Every hire is different — here’s a glimpse of the range.

Corporate · 120 guests

Tech company end-of-year

“The trains made it. People are still talking about it three months later.”

Head of People · Series-B startup

MICF · 14-night residency

Comedy festival hub

“Sold out every night. Platform Infinity is the best 80-seater in Melbourne.”

Festival producer

Wedding · 80 guests

A creative couple’s reception

“We didn’t want a venue. We wanted a feeling. They built the feeling.”

Bride · October 2025

Promoter · weekly residency

Independent music nights

“The bar minimum model just works. We focus on the music, they handle the rest.”

Music promoter · weekly Thursday slot

Common questions

Before you ask.

Most enquiries land with a version of the same seven questions. We’ve answered them here so you can keep planning.