FRINGE COMMON ROOMS

Fringe Common Rooms is located within Melbourne’s iconic Trades Hall in Carlton, serving as a year-round hub for independent artists, workers, and those who enjoy social gatherings. It functions as a meeting place for Melbourne's creative community, featuring a licensed performance space and a salon. The venue hosts regular events, parties, creative developments, and rehearsals. This heritage ballroom, licensed until 3am, can accommodate up to 250 guests and is five minutes from Melbourne CBD. It is known for late nights and live music events, and is also utilised for weddings and private functions, offering a flexible space with heritage architecture and coloured lighting. As a cultural enterprise, bar sales from commercial events at Fringe Common Rooms help support local artists. The venue actively promotes a vibrant year-round program of accessible performances and events, fostering new opportunities for emerging and independent artistic talent. It is committed to being a culturally and physically safe space for its community, including LGBTIQ+ and First Nations people. Events such as queer dance parties are held here.

Type

Event Venue

Address

193 Bourke Street

Suburb

Carlton

Website

https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/fringe-common-rooms

Vibes: Community, Live DJ, Party, Dancefloor, Queer, Atmospheric, Open late, Inclusive

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