A work Christmas party people RSVP yes to

The Christmas party venue Melbourne teams actually look forward to

You've done the hotel ballroom Christmas party. The "Mediterranean grazing buffet" Christmas party. The "private function room above the pub" Christmas party. Now do one with two vintage train carriages on a Collingwood rooftop and watch attendance hit 100% for the first time.

Bar minimums from $1,000 · weeknight · capacity 60-400 · Nov–Dec
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Two vintage trains.
One Collingwood rooftop.
Your team’s Christmas party.

Drinks and venue we handle. Food is your call. You stay a guest, not the project manager.

How it works
STEP 01
Pick your package
Three drinks tiers × 3, 4 or 5 hours
STEP 02
Send the details
Date, headcount, vibe — 24hr reply
STEP 03
Show up as a guest
Event host runs your night
Group sizes

We have ideal private spaces for groups anywhere between 20 and 350 guests — from a private bar for a small team dinner to the whole venue takeover. Below are the three most popular xmas configurations.

70
Single carriage
+ patio
130
Whole rooftop
both carriages
350
Full venue
takeover
Add ons
Food, your call
Bring your caterer, or use Fabulous Catering (see 2026 menu).
Entertainment
DJs, live musicians, magicians, roving performers, improv workshops, photo booths — all one-click add-ons.
Why book now

Lock it in. Risk-free.

The good dates go first — but you don't need sign-off from the whole office to hold one.

Free 7-day hold

Pencil your date. No deposit.

Tell us the date you're circling and we'll hold it for 7 days while you check with the team. No deposit, no charge — if you don't confirm, it simply opens back up.

Early-bird

Book by 31 August

Confirm your booking by 31 August and the welcome cocktail round is on us when your team arrives.

Nov & Dec 2026

Saturday nights are booked out

Every Saturday evening across November & December is already booked out — Thursdays and Fridays are the nights still going. Lock yours in while the calendar is still yours to pick from.

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Packages, room configs, sample night flow and the fine print.
Sharable with your team — no email required.
What teams say
4.9★★★★★23 Google reviews →
★★★★★

“Awesome venue. I booked one of their bar spaces so I could co-host a special fun night for about 35 people and it was awesome. We'll definitely do it again here. These guys are premium hosts and the atmosphere is excellent.”

Jon Worthen · Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★

“This venue is truly SUCH a hidden gem of Melbourne. We booked the two rooftop trains for a music event and everyone raved about the venue. Harley and Luke are also so easy and amazing to work with — communication and collaboration was great. Cannot highly recommend them both enough.”

Curio Collective · Google review
★★★★★

“We celebrated my son's 21st birthday at this fantastic venue. Luke and his team were absolutely so accommodating. We had DJs and were allowed to decorate the carriage — the decking in between the carriages and little bar was perfect. Highly recommend having your next party here, we will certainly be back.”

Tamara Hillier · Google review
Spaces for this

The rooms

Each room has its own personality. Tap into one for a focused event, or take the whole building.

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Most work Christmas parties take the rooftop, but Trainscendence has ten themed rooms across the whole building — handy for a whole-venue takeover, a breakout space, or something completely different.

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Walk through every floor from your desk — full 3D Matterport tour of the whole venue.
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Platform Infinity
Ground floor bar + stage room. Open to the public and great for performance nights.
40 standing · 30 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $1,500 — covered by ≈15 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
Bio-Cycle
Plant-filled, intimate, daytime favourite.
45 standing · 30 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $1,500 — covered by ≈15 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
In-Flight Entertainment
First-class aviation lounge for offbeat gatherings.
60 standing · 50 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $1,500 — covered by ≈15 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
Magic School Bus
Whimsical bus carriage. Weird and wonderful.
35 standing · 30 seated
Space Craft
Arts, crafts and games room. Daytime favourite.
40 standing · 25 seated
Whole Venue Takeover
All 7 rooms, 2 trains, 2 rooftop patios, 6 bars, full venue · 400 capacity
400 standing · 250 seated
Nov–Dec drinks minimum $15,000 — covered by ≈143 guests on Business (5hr). Only drinks count toward it.
Common questions

Things people ask

How much does a Christmas party at Trainscendence cost?
There's no flat venue-hire fee — instead we use a bar minimum spend that varies by room and night. Weeknights start at $1,000 (small themed rooms) and scale up to $5,000+ for the whole rooftop on a Saturday. Whatever your guests drink at the bar counts toward that minimum, so for most Christmas partys of 50+ people, the minimum is hit naturally and there's effectively no venue cost on top.
How many people can come?
Depends on which space. The whole rooftop fits 120 standing. A single themed room fits 60-100. Whole-venue takeovers fit up to 400. Tell us your headcount in the enquiry and we'll suggest the right fit.
When do Christmas party dates fill up?
Friday and Saturday nights in December are usually gone by mid-September. Weeknights and Sundays stay open into November. If you're reading this in October, send the enquiry today — we can usually still find something.
Can we run secret santa, awards or a kids' arvo?
Yes to all. AV in every room handles slideshows. Sunday afternoon Christmas parties with kids until 5pm and adults-only after work really well. Tell us in the brief what you want to run.
Can we have food?
Yes — three options. (1) Our preferred external caterer Fabulous Catering delivers to the venue, invoiced separately. (2) Some rooms allow you to BYO platters or order pizzas in. (3) For larger or curated events, we can arrange custom canapés and drinks packages. We'll talk options based on your event.
Can we decorate the room?
Yes, within reason. No nails in walls or anything that damages the rooms (which all already have a lot of personality). Balloons, flowers, photo backdrops, custom signage — totally fine. Confetti — please ask first because we've had cleanup adventures.
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How do I get there from the city?
We're on Easey Street in Collingwood, a 15-minute Uber from the CBD or a short walk from Collingwood station (Mernda/Hurstbridge lines). Look up at the back of Easey Street — you'll see two trains on the rooftop. That's us.
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