Affordable Venues for Hire in Brisbane

Known as ‘The River City’, Brisbane is an amazing metropolis with subtropical weather all year round and a reputation as a place that certainly knows how to enjoy itself. With a variety of venues on offer, you will be sure to find something to suit your budget. 

Whether it’s an inexpensive birthday or a wedding on a budget, the restaurants, cafés and bars of the city will be ready to help you get your party started. North Brisbane has a lot to offer, so start off by checking out the quirky Fortitude Valley district. A quick jaunt from the centre, this eclectic neighbourhood has many smaller cheap party venues. Moving over to nearby Spring Hill you can find quite a few hotels with function rooms and event packages that can be suitable also for small budgets.

Community spaces are quite a popular and very affordable venue hire option in Australia, and halls are plentiful here. There are plenty of options in Stafford, Chermside and Banyo, near the airport. These halls can be hired as dry hire, or you can check out the options on offer such as a sound system or other amenities if you plan a sit-down event. Also, if you require a large space, these community halls and council spaces offer auditorium spaces for hire. 

Libraries offer fantastic spaces at cheap prices for medium-sized groups. They are a great option for themed birthday parties, studying sessions, full day trainings or even cocktail parties. You will find plenty of library spaces in Brisbane in Fortitude Valley.

Need some help with searching for an affordable venue in Brisbane? Check out our tips on how to scout out the best budget friendly option possible:

First, decide what budget friendly means to you. How much money are you willing to spend on a venue? Once you pick the amount, you can easily enter it into our smart filters and let the platform show you all the great venues in your price range. 

Decide on a date. It is best to book a venue during the week. Prices are generally cheaper during the week than during the weekend. Weekends are not only more expensive, it can also be difficult to book a location for certain dates because the venue may already be busy. 

Hire at non-peak times to reduce the cost. If possible, try to hire a venue on off-peak hours. During these hours, fewer people are trying to hire, so the owners of venues let the venues at lower prices. 

Choose a location away from the city centre. Did you know that such a simple thing like hiring a venue slightly further away from the city centre can impact its price? If you want to hire a budget friendly location, with good transportation possibilities, check out areas away from the city centre that are next to public transport hubs.

Consider hiring with minimum spend. The purpose of minimum spend is to enable people to hire a venue or room for free simply by guaranteeing that a certain amount of money will be spent at the event. It is an especially good option for large gatherings. If you don’t meet the minimum spend, you will have to pay the remaining balance, so it is important that there will be enough people ordering food and drinks to cover the requirements. If you want to discover more about minimum spend, check out our post on What is bar/restaurant minimum spend and how does it work.

Pick a small room. Determine the size of the room based on your needs. Isn't it unnecessary to hire a large room if you're only planning a gathering for a group of six? Try using the capacity filter to find venues that meet your size requirements.

What to avoid when hiring a low price venue?

Mistake #1: Hiring a venue that’s too big for your needs.

The calculation is simple: bigger venue = bigger costs. Don’t hire a venue that you will not use fully, all you will do is lose money. We recommend hiring venues that are just the right size for your event. Our platform’s capacity filter will come in handy in your venue search.

Mistake #2: Not checking how the venue is priced.

A venue billed per hour would be your best bet if the event you're planning won't last too long. For  venues in Brisbane, hourly rates begin as low as $28. As a result, you're likely to get a great deal! When planning a rather long meeting, you're probably better off going with a room that's priced by the session or by the day. 

Mistake #3: Hiring a venue far away from the transportation hubs.

Even if the venue is pretty affordable, if it is in the middle of nowhere, you will need to spend money on transport there. Wouldn’t it be better to hire a venue in a more convenient location for a bit better price?

Affordable Venues in Brisbane FAQ

How much does it cost to hire an affordable venue in Brisbane?

Minimum spend in the city hovers around $500, but if you search well you can hire a venue for as low as $200 minimum spend per session. Per person fees can start at $15 per person for a session. (All data according to Tagvenue.

Where in Brisbane can I find affordable venues?

To find an affordable venue in Brisbane, check out areas like Fortitude Valley. You will find plenty of budget friendly venues there charging both minimum spend, and per hour fees.  Make sure to check out Grog’s Hollow as well, where prices for venue hire start from as little as $79 per day. (All data from Tagvenue.)

Which events can I host in an affordable venue?

Any event you want! Most commonly, people throw weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, organise conferences and meetings. But don’t hesitate to throw other events like art exhibitions, fun days with your workmates or activity days.

What type of venues do you have for hire at an affordable price?

Everything you can think of! You can hire a library, a boat, a café, a pub and a restaurant, even a pool side. Make sure you choose the best kind of venue for your event.