Venues for hire

Discover versatile venues for every occasion. From intimate meeting rooms to spacious halls, we offer a range of affordable venues across the peninsula, perfect for community gatherings, private celebrations, corporate events, and more. Available seven days a week, our flexible booking options make it easy to find the ideal space to suit your needs.

Flinders Civic Hall

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Flinders Civic Hall 2

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Red Hill Mechanics Hall

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Red Hill Mechanics Hall 2

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Somerville Mechanics Institute Hall

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Venues to hire

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Virtual tours

Curious about what each venue looks like inside? You can take a 360 virtual tour!

Whether you're planning an event, searching for the perfect space, or simply curious, you can now experience our venues from your device before booking.

Navigate through the rooms, visualise your setup, and get a feel for the atmosphere - all with just a few clicks.

Start your tour below and discover the perfect setting for your next event!

More information

The Peninsula Venue Management team are available Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm via phone: 03 5950 1150 or email: venues@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Download: Hire Fees 2025 - 26(PDF, 90KB)
Read: Conditions of Hire Community Facilities(PDF, 491KB)
Download: Community Facilities Hire Policy(PDF, 273KB)

Resources

Booking guide: how to create an account

 


Booking guide: how to make a casual booking

 

Booking guide: how to amend a booking

 

Booking guide: how to cancel a booking

 

Booking guide: how to make a payment

Regular Hire EOI

Expressions of Interest Now Open: Regular Venue Hire in 2026/27

Who Should Apply?

  • Current Hirers – Please use this process to submit your regular booking requests for the 2026/27 financial year.
  • New Regular Hirers – We welcome Expressions of Interest from new regular hirers through this process.

Please take your time when completing your application, as submissions will not be assessed until the EOI period has closed. 

All applications will be assessed in line with the Community Facility Hire Policy. Further details about the process, assessment criteria, and fees and charges can be found in the Regular Hire EOI Application Package(PDF, 187KB) . 

What’s New in Venue Bookings?

 Spots Now Available

  • A few regular hire slots have opened up at Mt Eliza Community Hall —interested? We’d love to hear from you!
  • Hastings Hall is set to reopen again after renovations from 1st July 2026.

Need A Hand with your application?
We’re here to help! In-person assistance is available—just give us a call to book a time.

How to Apply

All applicants must:

  • Apply via the Customer Booking Portal (before 26 October 2025)
  • Include all required documentation (i.e. Public Liability Insurance)
  • Complete Booking Checklist
  • Read and agree to the Conditions of Hire.

Our online booking portal is designed to make the process as smooth as possible—you can check venue availability, view your bookings, pay invoices, and upload all the necessary information in one convenient place. 

If you are an existing regular hirer, please follow the Regular Hire Instructional Video to guide you through the application process. 

For new applicants, please ensure you first create a Bookable customer account by following the Create an Account Instructional Video, before proceeding with the Regular Hire Instructional Video to guide you.

The Shire will notify all applicants of the outcome of their application in November 2025. 

Casual venue bookings for the period 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 will be open once regular hire arrangements have been finalised.

 

 

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