Abbotsford Convent
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1 Saint Heliers Street, Abbotsford, 3067

Just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD and spread over 16 acres, Abbotsford Convent is Australia’s largest multi-arts precinct—a place of art, culture and learning. Choose from 31 available hire spaces on any given day, either indoor or outdoor. With spots perfect for community engagement, independent artists, community groups, corporates and not-for-profits, the world is your oyster here! From rehearsals to performances, exhibitions to workshops, classes to meetings or even live music and food and wine festivals.

Carrying a small range of furniture and AV equipment for hire, they are also delighted to provide referrals for catering and audio-visual needs. When you’ve found the perfect space or spaces, book away. Enjoy, and welcome to the Convent!

 

Dimensions

- Large area: 22.8 x 7.6m

- Small area: 22.5 x 5.5m

 

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
7:30am - 10:30pm 7:30am - 10:30pm 7:30am - 10:30pm 7:30am - 10:30pm 7:30am - 10:30pm 7:30am - 10:30pm 7:30am - 10:30pm
Mon 7:30am - 10:30pm
Tue 7:30am - 10:30pm
Wed 7:30am - 10:30pm
Thu 7:30am - 10:30pm
Fri 7:30am - 10:30pm
Sat 7:30am - 10:30pm
Sun 7:30am - 10:30pm

Pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice.

SPACES

Multi Venue Hire

At Abbotsford Convent, there are 31 spaces for hire on any given day – indoor and outdoor.

Spaces are available for community engagement, independent artists, community groups, corporates, and not-for-profits.

They facilitate anything from rehearsals, performances, exhibitions, workshops, classes, meetings through to live music, food and wine festivals, markets and special events.

1 - 300+ 1 - 5000+

Industrial School

The Convent's Industrial School is a multipurpose space that can be used for anything from exhibitions to live concerts, catered events, indoor markets, and more.

This venue's long, rectangular shape, together with a number of openings along the middle wall, allow it to split into two independent rooms that can connect and divide as needed.

It can also connect to the Sacred Heart Courtyard and the Magdalen Laundry for bigger events.

1 - 300 1 - 150

Magdalen Laundry

Featuring a vaulted ceiling and clerestory windows, the Convent’s Magdalen Laundry is a versatile space that can be creatively configured to suit a wide range of large events, exhibitions, conferences, and performances.

1 - 430 1 - 350

Salon & Mural Hall

Overlooking the Convent Courtyard, with warm lighting, fireplaces, original decorative stencilling, hand-painted frieze and timberwork, the Salon and adjoining Mural Hall are ideal for meetings and workshops.

1 - 98 1 - 44

Bishops Parlour

Located next to the original formal entry doorway into the Convent building, the Bishop’s Parlour is a mid-sized space that features high ceilings, formal curtains, and a fireplace.

The Parlour’s grand foyer features extensive leadlight windows, heritage terrazzo floor tiling, and a mahogany fireplace.

1 - 40 1 - 32

Oratory

One of the Convent’s more spectacular spaces, The Oratory features polished floorboards, distressed walls, leadlight windows, a raised stage, single track dimmer lighting and a green room.

This beautiful hall is perfect for a variety of performances, rehearsals, and installations.

1 - 200 1 - 160

The Store

Once the Convent Building storerooms, The Store is a multi-use creative zone.

Opening up to the Heritage Gardens, the space lends itself well to indoor markets, workshops and gallery-style projects.

1 - 260 NA
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