Trades Hall
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54 Victoria Street, Carlton, 3053

Welcome to Victorian Trades Hall, a heritage-listed icon perched on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD. Hailed as a “People’s Palace”, the building’s rich history and striking architecture provide a memorable backdrop for your event — whether you’re hosting a milestone celebration, a film screening, a conference or a creative performance.

Our venue offers multiple flexible spaces — from grand halls to more intimate meeting rooms — designed to adapt to your needs.

Accessibility is also a key focus: we’ve upgraded lifts, installed DDA-compliant bathrooms on each floor, and ensure all public event spaces are reachable by motorised wheelchair.

By choosing Trades Hall, you not only gain a distinct and characterful venue but also support a space rooted in community, justice and creative expression. Let us help you craft an event that resonates — meaningfully and memorably

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SPACES

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Multiple Spaces with varying capacity.




50 - 200 2 - 490

Solidarity Hall

Solidarity Hall is a 300 capacity hall with stage in Carlton on the CBD fringe. Surrounded by a balcony area featuring the workers museum and featuring newly restored heritage 1890s murals, the hall is an inspirational meeting space or event venue.

Up to 300 Up to 251

ETU Ballroom

A spectacular Ballroom positioned above the main portico of Trades Hall.

Up to 400 Up to 334

Undercroft

Open on all four sides with with privacy, lots of space to have a boogaloo pr host all kinds of events. It's low key and low maintenance.

Up to 600 Up to 300

Balit Mil

Balit-mil means "strength" in Boonwurrung language. A multipurpose room suitable for meetings, film screenings, workshop, performances or exhibitions.

Up to 90 Up to 90
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