Canberra’s venues suit birthdays, corporate events, and private gatherings. From rooftop spaces to stylish bars in Civic and cosy private lounges, there’s something for everyone. Many include a complimentary $100 bar tab. Hosting is effortless. Compare the venues below to find your ideal Canberra spot.
Pricing for function venues in Canberra varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $633 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $250 to $1000 across 3 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $2844 per booking, ranging from $810 to $5000 based on 7 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 | $250 | $633 | $1000 |
| Minimum Spend | $810 | $2844 | $5000 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1200 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $2400 minimum spend, representing a 100% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $3262 minimum spend, costing 2.7x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spend | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Spend | $2400 | $2400 | $2400 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $250 | $625 | $1000 |
| Spend | $810 | $3262 | $5000 |
Pricing data reflects venues listed as of December 2025.
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