Parties & Social Events

Mr McClelland's Finishing School

The No. 1 night out for people who LOVE music

$15.00
Sessions & Tickets
A crowd dance in a large ballroom. There is a mirror ball on the ceiling and the room is lit with purple-hued party lights.
Join local legend Andrew McClelland and guest DJs for all things indie, pop, rock and soul, all night long.

Long revered as one of the best dance parties in Melbourne, McClelland and co bring the iconic Finishing School festivities to Fringe Common Rooms.

Fans of everything from The Smiths to Taylor Swift will find something to boogie along to under the disco ball, with the fully stocked Common Rooms bar keeping you hydrated until the wee hours of the morning.

If you can dance to it, Melbourne DJ Andrew McClelland will play it, so rally the group chat, book early, maybe do some stretches, and take on Melbourne's ultimate dancefloor party.

  • Duration: Open til late

  • Event Accessibility: English no barrier

  • Age suitability: R18+

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lighting, Moderate Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Fringe Common Rooms
    Cnr Victoria and Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Fringe Common Rooms is wheelchair accessible.

    Assistive Hearing

    Fringe Common Rooms is hearing loop accessible. Please advise of access requirement when buying tickets.

    Accessible entry via main Lygon Street entrance, using a mobi-lift.

    Get directions See all events at this venue See detailed venue & access information

  • Full: $15.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Friday, 19 January 2024

9:00pm

Fringe Common Rooms

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Friday, 15 March 2024

9:00pm

Fringe Common Rooms

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Friday, 10 May 2024

9:00pm

Fringe Common Rooms

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Friday, 12 July 2024

9:00pm

Fringe Common Rooms

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