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Exclusive venue hire · Collingwood

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 $1,500 weeknights.

400
Max capacity
5
Themed rooms
$1k
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2026 Fringe hub venue
MICF partner venue
200+ events hosted
4.9☆ on VenueNow
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 $800 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

Five rooms, one rooftop.

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

[Photo: Love Train]
Love Train
50 standing · 25 on the deck · neon-pink train carriage
From $1,800 bar minimum
[Photo: Improv Pit]
Improv Pit
80 seated · performance stage · full PA & lighting
From $2,200 bar minimum
[Photo: The Lounge]
Trainscendental Lounge
200 standing · main bar · the heart of the venue
From $3,500 bar minimum
[Photo: Bio-Cycle]
Bio-Cycle
30 seated · intimate · nature-themed sanctuary
From $1,500 bar minimum
[Photo: Space Craft]
Space Craft
25 seated · arts, crafts and games · daytime favourite
From $1,200 bar minimum
[Photo: Whole venue]
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. The Improv Pit 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.

What does “bar minimum spend” actually mean?+
Instead of charging a venue hire fee, we set a target your guests should spend at the bar collectively across the night. If they hit it, the room is yours at no extra cost. If you fall short, you pay the difference. Most events comfortably exceed it — it’s designed to be hit, not missed.
Can I bring my own catering or DJ?+
Yes. We have a list of preferred suppliers we love working with, but you’re welcome to bring your own. We just ask that DJs and caterers run their setup past us so we can support them on the night and make sure everything plugs in nicely.
What’s the cancellation policy?+
Full refund on cancellations more than 7 days out. 50% refund between 7 days and 24 hours. Within 24 hours, the deposit is non-refundable. We’re flexible about rescheduling — if life happens, just talk to us.
How does ticketing work for promoter events?+
You handle ticketing through your platform of choice (Humanitix, Eventbrite, Moshtix). 100% of door revenue is yours. We make ours through the bar — and we’ll happily promote your event to our community alongside your own marketing.
Is the venue accessible?+
The ground floor and main lounge are wheelchair accessible. The trains and rooftop deck require stairs. We’re always working on improving access — tell us about any specific needs ahead of your event and we’ll work with you.
Can we hold a ceremony here?+
Yes — we’ve hosted wedding ceremonies, baby naming days, vow renewals, and once a memorial for someone’s cat. The Improv Pit and Love Train both work beautifully for ceremonies. Talk to us about your vision and we’ll figure it out together.
Do you have a list of preferred suppliers?+
Caterers, florists, photographers, DJs, celebrants, balloon artists, fire performers, even a couple of magicians — yes to all. Ask for the supplier pack when you enquire and we’ll send our current list.
Tell us about it

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