Canberra’s 18th birthday venues cover everything from rooftop bars to private function spaces. Many include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Browse below to find a venue that’s fun, memorable, and perfect for your coming-of-age celebration.
Pricing for 18th Birthday Venues in Canberra varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $650 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $650 to $650 across 1 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $3183 per booking, ranging from $1200 to $5000 based on 6 venues.
Friday pricing is similar, averaging $480 for room hire and $3150 for minimum spend. Minimum spend venues cost approximately 4.9x more than room hire venues on average. Final costs depend on factors including venue capacity, suburb location, day of the week, security guard charges and extensions to the guaranteed hire duration. Additional expenses may include DJ hire, entertainment, specialised catering, decorations.
| Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Minimum Spend | $1200 | $3183 | $5000 |
| Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $480 | $480 | $480 |
| Minimum Spend | $1200 | $3150 | $5000 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $0 room hire and $1200 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $650 room hire and $2400 minimum spend, representing a 100% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $0 room hire and $3875 minimum spend, costing 3.2x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Minimum Spend | $2400 | $2400 | $2400 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $3000 | $3875 | $5000 |
| Venue Size | Pricing Type | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 70 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Medium (71-140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $480 | $480 | $480 |
| Minimum Spend | $2200 | $2200 | $2200 | |
| Large (over 140 guests) |
Room Hire Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum Spend | $3000 | $3875 | $5000 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
Partystar is here to help. We know 18ths inside out and upside down, and have some favourite Canberra 18th birthday venues to recommend.
Use the Canberra website’s filter to narrow down your search. The venues below all do 18ths, but try other filters to ensure your shortlist will cater for you. Happy 18th, new adult!
If you need any kind of function venue, private room or free VIP area to entertain your friends, Partystar can help. This online service will find function spaces and party rooms for hire which meet your search criteria, including price, location and facilities. Venues for birthday parties (including 18ths and 21sts), engagements, weddings, staff parties, Xmas parties and gatherings can be found and photographs viewed. Areas such as the CBD and suburbs around Canberra City and Civic locations are our specialties.
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