Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

ETU Ballroom is our biggest capacity venue, kitted out with great sound and lighting for all the most spectacular events in the Festival.

On the first floor, opposite Common Rooms Ballroom, you can get to this venue via the Loading Dock Bar by heading through the northern doors and then west past the lift and up the south portico stairs.

Head to the ETU Ballroom for drag, cabaret, side show, improv, dance, and more!

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  • Wheelchair Accessible

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn right. The ETU Ballroom will be on your right. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

  • No Hearing Loop

    The venue has no hearing loop.

  • Accessible Bathroom

    This venue has toilets which are accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Step-free access

    This venue has no stairs or all stairs can be bypassed via a ramp, lift or elevator.

  • No Accessible Parking

    The venue has no accessible parking.

  • Assistance Dogs allowed

    Assistance dogs are allowed into all parts of this venue.

Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts

Carlton VIC 3053

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  • Nearest Train Station

    Melbourne Central