Northcote
Theatre

Private Functions →

A landmark room for events up to 1,000

Northcote Theatre is a character-filled venue in Melbourne's inner north, with a full stage, professional sound and lighting, a licensed bar and a crew who run live events every week. Corporate nights, university balls, graduations and end-of-year parties, handled by people who do this for a living.

1,000+Standing capacity
350Theatre-style seated
325Banquet
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What we host

From corporate presentations to private celebrations, the room adapts to the event. If it needs a stage, a crowd and a proper setup, it fits here.

Corporate

Business gatherings that leave an impression.

  • Conferences & seminars
  • Product launches
  • University events & graduations
  • Annual general meetings
  • Brand activations
  • End-of-year & Christmas parties

Other uses

Creative spaces for events of every kind.

  • Film screenings
  • Brand experiences
  • Workshops & masterclasses
  • Networking events
  • Exhibitions & showcases
  • Location hire
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Capacity & formats

Flexible layouts to suit your event style and guest numbers. Rough numbers are fine at enquiry — we'll firm it up when we talk.

1,000+
Standing
Full-venue standing format. Ideal for concerts, networking and product launches — energetic and social.
350
Theatre-style
Traditional seated auditorium. Presentations, conferences, AGMs and screenings, all facing the stage.
325
Banquet
Table seating for dining events and corporate dinners, with stage views throughout.
Custom
Mixed layout
Standing areas, seating zones and VIP sections combined. We build the layout around your event.
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Northcote Theatre main auditorium
Main auditorium

The heart of the room

A generous stage, historic proscenium arch and flexible floor space. Built for presentations, performances and large gatherings, with the production gear already in place.

Balcony level

An elevated view

Overlooking the main floor, the balcony works as a VIP section or a separate function area, and suits tiered seating configurations.

Northcote Theatre balcony level
Northcote Theatre mixed configuration
Mixed configuration

Zones for everything

Combine main floor and balcony for larger events, with distinct zones for dining, networking, presentations and entertainment.

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What's included

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Audio-visual production

Professional PA, microphones, projectors and screens, with full technical support for presentations and performances.

02

Lighting systems

Stage and ambient lighting, with professional lighting design available to set the mood.

03

Staging & rigging

Flexible stage configurations and full rigging, adaptable to presentations, performances or mixed formats.

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Bar & catering

Fully licensed bar across multiple locations, with catering from canapés to full-course meals.

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Green rooms

Private backstage spaces for performers, speakers or VIP guests, with amenities and prep areas.

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Event coordination

A dedicated event manager for planning, logistics and on-the-day coordination, so it runs smoothly.

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Enquire about your event

Tell us what you're planning and we'll come back to you quickly with availability, options and a quote. We host events from 300 guests up.

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216 High Street, Northcote 3070
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