Ballarat offers venues that fit milestone celebrations or casual get-togethers. From heritage buildings to modern pubs and private function rooms, there’s something to suit your style and group. Many include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Getting started is easy: Take a look below and find the Ballarat venue that’s right for your event.
Pricing for function venues in Ballarat varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $218 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $150 to $250 across 4 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1700 per booking, ranging from $1250 to $2000 based on 8 venues. 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 | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Hire Fee | $150 | $218 | $250 |
| Minimum Spend | $1250 | $1700 | $2000 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1250 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $1670 minimum spend, representing a 34% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $2000 minimum spend, costing 1.6x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Spend | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Spend | $1500 | $1670 | $2000 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $220 | $235 | $250 |
| Spend | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of January 2026.
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