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“Amazing venue — eclectic, welcoming and so much fun with the karaoke! Luke & Harley have created a sensational space and are excellent hosts. If you're not sure which area to book for a private event, call them — super helpful.”
Off-sites, all-hands, launches, networking
The corporate event venue Melbourne teams actually want to attend
Two vintage train carriages on a Collingwood rooftop, six bars, seven themed rooms with full AV. A corporate event space designed by people who've sat through enough off-sites to know what works.
Bar minimums from $1,000 · capacity 60-400 · full AV in every room
Most corporate event venues optimise for the procurement form, not the people in the room. Bland walls, beige carpet, hotel-conference lighting — easy to brief, easy to forget.
Trainscendence is the opposite. Each room has personality, AV, and acoustics that work for both presentations and after-hours. You can run a structured day session and roll directly into evening drinks without changing buildings — or running another invoice past finance.
- ✓Capacity 60 to 400 — works for an 80-person leadership off-site or a 300-person product launch
- ✓Full AV in every room — projector, mic, screens, and a tech-on-call during your event
- ✓Sound-isolated rooms — run two parallel sessions without acoustic bleed
- ✓Day-to-night flow — structured sessions then drinks on the rooftop without a venue change
- ✓Six bars in-house for the evening — networking is much smoother when no one's queuing
- ✓In-house event host can MC, run timing, manage formal segments — your office manager doesn't have to
★★★★★5.0 · 20 Google reviews
Don't take it from us.
Real quotes from the events we've hosted. The bar minimum, the floors, the host — that all matters less than whether your night actually lands.
★★★★★
“We celebrated my son's 21st birthday at this fantastic venue. Luke and his team were so accommodating — we had DJs and were allowed to decorate the carriage. Highly recommend having your next party here.”
★★★★★
“I booked one of their bar spaces to co-host a fun night for about 35 people and it was awesome. We'll definitely do it again — these guys are premium hosts and the atmosphere is excellent.”
★★★★★
“Coolest venue I've ever seen! The talent was incredible and diverse, and the people are beautiful.”
★★★★★
“Truly SUCH a hidden gem of Melbourne — everyone raved about the venue. Harley and Luke are so easy and amazing to work with. Cannot recommend them enough.”
★★★★★
“Most epic venue and an incredible community of creatives! Grateful for this space — thanks Luke & Harley.”
Spaces that work for this
Each room has its own personality. Tap into one for a focused event, or take the whole building for a takeover.
Whole Rooftop
130 standing · 2 trains · 2 stages · 2 bars · panoramic Collingwood
$0 room fee
$3,000bar target
weekday · minimum spend
Your guests buy drinks at the bar — not a fee you pay.
$5,500 Fri–Sun minimum spend · 10% off 5+ hr hires above the minimum (Jan–Oct)
Nov–Dec dates: +25% peak rates · no bulk discount
Love Train + Patio
Twinkling train carriage on the rooftop with patio.
$0 room fee
$2,000bar target
weekday · minimum spend
Your guests buy drinks at the bar — not a fee you pay.
$3,000 Fri–Sun minimum spend · 10% off 5+ hr hires above the minimum (Jan–Oct)
Nov–Dec dates: +25% peak rates · no bulk discount
Train Lounge
The heart of the venue. Main bar and lounge. City views.
$0 room fee
$2,000bar target
weekday · minimum spend
Your guests buy drinks at the bar — not a fee you pay.
$3,000 Fri–Sun minimum spend · 10% off 5+ hr hires above the minimum (Jan–Oct)
Nov–Dec dates: +25% peak rates · no bulk discount
See all our spaces — the rest of the building
Most work parties take the rooftop, but Trainscendence has seven themed rooms across ten floors — handy for a whole-venue takeover, a breakout space, or a different vibe. Here are the rooms beyond the rooftop.
Platform Infinity
Ground floor bar + stage room. Open to the public and great for performance nights.
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Bio-Cycle
Plant-filled, intimate, daytime favourite.
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In-Flight Entertainment
First-class aviation lounge for offbeat gatherings.
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Magic School Bus
Whimsical bus carriage. Weird and wonderful.
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Space Craft
Arts, crafts and games room. Daytime favourite.
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Whole Venue Takeover
All 7 rooms, 2 trains, 2 rooftop patios, 6 bars, full venue · 400 capacity
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Things people ask
How much does a corporate event at Trainscendence cost?
Pricing depends on the format. Daytime-only sessions are quoted as a flat venue hire (no bar minimum since drinks aren't the focus). Evening events use our standard bar minimum model — from $1,000 weeknight, scaling up with size. Mixed day-and-evening events combine the two. Send the brief and we'll quote within 24 hours.
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.
What AV / tech is included?
Every room has projector or LED screen, mics (handheld + lav available), HDMI + AUX inputs, room-isolated sound, and lighting control. For larger or hybrid (in-person + online) events we can scale up — tell us the brief and we'll quote any extras transparently.
Can we run breakouts or parallel sessions?
Yes — that's actually one of our strengths. Sound-isolated walls between rooms means a workshop in the Bio Cycle and a presentation in the Trainscendental Lounge don't bleed into each other. Up to four parallel rooms is comfortable.
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.
How far in advance should we book?
For Friday and Saturday nights, 6-8 weeks is comfortable. For weeknights, 2-3 weeks. We've done last-minute Sunday afternoon bookings with 5 days' notice — just send the enquiry and we'll tell you what's actually available.
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.
Ready when you are
We respond within 24 hours with a tailored quote.