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    About us

    Kensington Town Hall is part of Active Melbourne, which is owned by City of Melbourne and run by YMCA Victoria.

    We have various spaces available for hire for your event, club or organisation. Kensington Town Hall is a great spot for large civic events, community social events, weddings and celebrations, exhibitions, markets, conferences and presentations, as well as workshops and classes.

    We also host group fitness classes.

    Facilities

    Kensington Town Hall includes:
    • five bookable rooms;
    • free WiFi;
    • AV equipment;
    • tables and chairs available for all rooms;
    • kitchen access;
    • and toilet access.
    • Main hall
      The main hall is a traditional community hall and is suitable for large civic events, weddings, exhibitions, markets, conferences and light recreational activities. The space features a stage, green room, AV equipment, as well as tables and chairs.

      The main hall is located on the ground floor of Kensington Town Hall. In order to access the kitchen, the main hall must be booked in conjunction with the supper room.

      This space caters for up to 220 people (theatre style) or 180 people (seated at tables).

    • Supper room
      The supper room is suitable for small civic events, community social functions, celebratory events, exhibitions, seminars as well as light recreational activities. The space features tables and chairs, minimal heating and cooling and polished floorboards.

      The supper room is located on the ground floor of Kensington Town Hall.

      The supper room comes with kitchen access, the supper room must be booked in order to access the kitchen. The room can be booked with the main hall.

      This space caters for up to 60 people (theatre style) or 40 people (seated at tables).
    • Conference room
      The conference room is suitable for conferences, workshops, classes and presentations. The space features a PC with wireless keyboard and mouse, 60 inch mounted LCD screen, wall-housed input plate for VGA, audio and HDMI, wall-mounted control panel, conference call technology, Wi-Fi and a carpeted floor.

      The conference room is located on the first floor of Kensington Town Hall.

      This space caters for up to 25 people (seated at tables).
    • Business hub
      The business hub is suitable for video conferencing, workshops, classes and presentations. The space features an AV system (which has an HDMI connection and can support video conferencing), requires you to bring your own laptop, has Wi-Fi and a carpeted floor.

      The business hub is located on the first floor of Kensington Town Hall. The business hub is available for ongoing or one-off events.

      This space caters for up to 20 people (seated at tables).
    • Training room
      The training room is a multi-purpose space suitable for meetings, rehearsals and as a break out space. The space features a computer and screen, mobile electronic whiteboard, two trestle tables, up to 15 chairs (which can be arranged to suit your requirements), Wi-Fi and a carpeted floor.

      The training room is located on the first floor of Kensington Town Hall.

      This space caters for up to 10 people (seated at tables).
    • Accessibility and additional facilities
      Please note:
      • access to the building is via a ramp and stairs;
      • all spaces located on the first floor can be accessed via the lift on the main floor;
      • toilets are located on the ground floor;
      • no permanent storage is available.

    Kensington Town Hall

    Main hall

    Supper room

    Conference room

    Business hub

    Training room

    Facility hire prices

    Take a look at our facility hire prices.

    Facility hire bookings

    If you'd like to book one of our spaces at Kensington Town Hall, you can take a look at our availability, and then choose your preferred time to book.

    *Please note that when viewing availability, other facilities will also be available as options. Only Kensington Town Hall is managed by YMCA. All bookings are subject to terms and conditions.

    Group fitness

    We host the following group fitness classes; Swiss Ball Core, Yoga and Young at Heart.

    For session times, please visit our group fitness timetable at North Melbourne Community Centre.

    Swiss Ball Core

    Working on core muscles for stronger bodies using Swiss Balls. Designed to increase core strength and prevent injury. Suitable for all ages.
    Yoga

    Move mindfully and deliberately into different poses that work your strength and flexibility. Combined with focusing on relaxation and mindfulness at the same time, you will leave feeling refreshed, strong and free in body and mind.
    Young at Heart

    Low or medium intensity group fitness session designed to improve mobility, strength and posture for older adults. A great program for social connections.
    • Class etiquette
      All members and guests participating in group fitness classes must wear suitable exercise clothing and enclosed sports shoes in exercise areas, except for Yoga and Pilates classes.

      We do not allow clothing with offensive images or inappropriate advertising.

    Opening hours

    Take a look at our opening hours page.

    Contact us

    You can call us on 03 9372 5315 or email kensingtontownhall@ymca.org.au

    Location

    Kensington Town Hall
    30-34 Bellair Street
    Kensington
    VIC 3031


    For those taking public transport, tram 57 stops nearby. Newmarket train station is also just a four minute walk away. There is street parking nearby.

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