Canberra’s 21st birthday venues cover every style, from rooftop bars to private function spaces. Most include a free $100 bar tab. Whether you’re planning a sit-down dinner, a playlist-fuelled dance night, or a mix of both, browse below to find the perfect venue for your milestone birthday celebration.
Pricing for 21st birthday 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.
This is where Partystar comes in. We have a whole range of 21st party spots across Canberra, including pubs, bars, clubs and more. You are about to find the perfect Canberra venue for your 21st.
The venues below all allow 21st birthday parties, just click to find the one you like. Happy 21st!
If you need any kind of function venue, private room or free VIP area to entertain your friends, Partystar can help. This online service will find function spaces and party rooms for hire which meet your search criteria, including price, location and facilities. Venues for birthday parties (including 18ths and 21sts), engagements, weddings, staff parties, Xmas parties and gatherings can be found and photographs viewed. Areas such as the CBD and suburbs around Canberra City and Civic locations are our specialties.
If you want classy, low budget or anything in between, you will find it on Partystar.
