Cairns offers a relaxed mix of tropical bars, waterfront restaurants, and modern lounges. Ideal for private parties, birthdays, and corporate events. Many venues include a complimentary $100 bar tab. How's that for value? Browse below to compare spaces and pick the Cairns venue that’s perfect for your next celebration.
Pricing for function venues in Cairns varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $750 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $200 to $1500 across 4 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $1240 per booking, ranging from $200 to $3000 based on 5 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 | $200 | $750 | $1500 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $1240 | $3000 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $850 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $3000 minimum spend, representing a 253% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $750 minimum spend, costing 0.9x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Spend | $200 | $850 | $1500 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $3000 | $3000 | $3000 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $300 | $933 | $1500 |
| Spend | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of January 2026.
It's party time! All kinds of functions are available at the Partystar venues, including 18ths, 21sts, 40ths, engagements, weddings and the rest. Details including cost, capacity and facilities are all online and easy to find and compare. Locations such as Cairns, Cairns North and surrounding suburbs are covered by our extensive database of venues. Just get online, type in your criteria and start browsing. Hire may be cheap or even at no cost, depending on your requirements.
