School Formal Venues in North Melbourne

Choosing the Right School Formal Venue

Formal committees after something other than a hotel ballroom can look at The Third Day, a 1920s warehouse at 290 Macaulay Road. School formals sit on its list of events, alongside weddings and corporate nights.

The venue handles 50 to 700 guests across 800 square metres. That covers a single class through to a large year level with teachers.

Five things a Year 12 committee will want to know:

Arrivals – students can walk a red carpet through Lushsux Laneway, a courtyard of murals by the street artist.
Dinner – events can be seated, with catering arranged through the venue's suppliers.
Dancing – the Warehouse Bar's DJ booth is in the centre of the floor.
Staff on hand – packages include staffing, as well as furniture, AV and lighting.
A green room – the Chivas Lounge overlooks the venue and can host the MC or student speakers.

Send an enquiry to arrange a site tour with the committee and supervising teachers.

Students gather for photos in the laneway as they arrive.
Speeches and a year-group photo montage play on the venue's screens.
Dinner is served in the Warehouse Bar, with raised lounges around the edges.
Dancing around the central DJ booth closes the formal.

What the package covers

Staffing for the event.
Furniture and audio-visual equipment.
Lighting across the warehouse.
Clean-up after the last student leaves.

Common Questions About School Formal Venues

Is The Third Day big enough for a large year level?

The whole venue takes up to 700 guests. Smaller formals can use the Warehouse Bar from around 75.

Can the formal have a red-carpet entrance?

Yes – the mural-covered outdoor courtyard regularly hosts red-carpet arrivals.

Can students show a slideshow?

Screens and sound are in place for photo montages and speeches.

Does the venue organise the catering?

The team organises catering and music through its network of suppliers.