Spaces for arts activities

Council Venues for Artist Use

We have several venues that may be suitable for your arts-based activities. Expand the list below to view available options.

We're offering free venue hire for artists for bookings submitted between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.

(Subject to availability.)

Brunswick Mechanics Institute: 270 Sydney Road, Brunswick

A space for rehearsals and creative developments.

Brunswick Mechanics Institute is currently managed by Next Wave. For more details or to inquire about the space, visit the Brunswick Mechanics Institute website or email Next Wave at mechanics@nextwave.org.au

  • Brunswick Mechanics Institute is currently managed by Next Wave to present an annual program of artist-led activities.

    The venue can also be hired by artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations for creative development including rehearsals, workshops, script development, filming and artist talks.

    This is an accessible venue with two spaces available to hire: 

    The Studio: a flexible, large bright room with hardwood floors, white walls, high ceilings and four large windows. 

    The Theatre: a traditional black box theatre with a simple tech setup and optional seating bank that seats 110. 

    Next Wave offers flexible and affordable venue hire options for artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations looking for space to experiment, play and collaborate.

Counihan Gallery: 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick

For more details or to inquire about the space, go to our Counihan Gallery in Brunswick page.

  • 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick, inside the Brunswick Town Hall.

    The building is near the corner of the Sydney Road and Dawson Street intersection. Enter through glass sliding doors on Sydney Road. The Gallery is to the left of the Brunswick Customer Service Centre.

    The Counihan Gallery In Brunswick is our art gallery. It is open to the public and it's focus is on presenting contemporary art exhibitions.

    The gallery is accessible by wheelchair and has accessible bathrooms.

  • Tram

    Train

    Plan your journey

    You can use the Transport Victoria Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue.

    Parking

    There is a public car park on Dawson Street with time restrictions. Parking spaces may not be available at all times. There is a limit to street parking and it is subject to restrictions.

    There is one disabled car space out the front of the gallery. This car park is part of clearway tow-away zone from 4pm to 6pm daily.

Glenroy College Performing Arts Centre: 120 Glenroy Rd, Glenroy

For more details or to inquire about the space, visit the Glenroy College website.

  • 120 Glenroy Rd, Glenroy, at the rear of Glenroy College on the corner of Melbourne Ave and Cardinal Rd, Glenroy.

    The Glenroy College Performing Arts Centre (PAC) has been refurbished and can seat up to 600 people. Their flexible seating means the centre is also suitable for standing events and exhibitions. It includes a stage area with curtains and state of the art sound and lighting systems. There is also a foyer, a well-equipped kitchen and backstage areas.

  • Train

    Plan your journey

    You can use the Transport Victoria Journey Planner tool to plan out your journey to this venue.

    Parking

    Parking is available in the grounds of the college and there is also ample parking on the streets surrounding our school.