Searching for a venue for a celebration? We've made the search simple by listing the city's best private party venues all in one place. From stylish CBD spaces to chilled-out venues in Fitzroy and St Kilda, there's something for every type of gathering. Most of our venues even come with a bonus $100 bar tab, giving you extra value on top of clear, upfront prices. Start searching and find the Melbourne venue that suits you best!
Pricing for party venues in Melbourne varies based on the venue's pricing model. On average, venues charging a room hire fee cost $523 for Saturday events, with prices ranging from $150 to $2000 across 66 venues. Minimum spend venues typically cost $2614 per booking, ranging from $200 to $9999 based on 119 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 | $523 | $2000 |
| Minimum Spend | $200 | $2614 | $9999 |
Venue pricing varies significantly based on capacity. On average, small venues (up to 70 guests) are more budget-friendly and cost $1857 minimum spend on Saturday events. Medium venues (71-140 guests) typically cost $2702 minimum spend, representing a 46% increase over small venues. Large venues (over 140 guests) average $2989 minimum spend, costing 1.6x more than small venues, reflecting their expanded facilities and capacity.
| Size | Type | Min. | Avg. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (≤70) |
Hire | $200 | $493 | $1500 |
| Spend | $500 | $1857 | $6000 | |
| Medium (71-140) |
Hire | $150 | $499 | $2000 |
| Spend | $400 | $2702 | $9999 | |
| Large (>140) |
Hire | $200 | $550 | $1900 |
| Spend | $200 | $2989 | $6600 |
Updated March 2026
