Planning a birthday party for one of your little darlings? You can take a whole load of stress out of what should be a day of celebration by booking a special venue for your kids’ party in Melbourne! The city has an array of great kids party venues that can help you organise a celebration that everyone will remember for years. To help you out, we’ve created a list of only the best party venues in the city so that you can easily pick a space and book it in just a few clicks. Sounds promising? Then hop on our platform and start browsing for a venue your kid will love!
Booking costs of kids party venues average $110 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $60 | to $200 | hire fee per hour |
| From $500 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $60 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine
in Port Melbourne - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself was great, lovely aesthetic, and the perfect sized space for our group of 20-30 people.’
The Sundeck Function Space at The Purple Emerald Lounge Bar
in Northcote - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I booked the area for my 30th birthday with around 40 people and the space worked perfectly!’
Orchard Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster
in Eastern Suburbs - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘We had my 50th birthday party at the Orchard Room.’
You'll find kids party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 100 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 900 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for kids party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average $120 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 130 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $1100 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
| Dance Studio | prices average $50 hire fee per hour | typically between 30 and 70 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $500 minimum spend per event | typically between 90 and 100 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Smaller kids party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Play & Party Studio at Wyndham Events, rated 5/5 - event venue for 60 guests
Venue said: Step into a thoughtfully designed 130sqm event space created especially for children’s celebrations and family occasions. Featuring soft blush pink, white, and gold décor, the venue offers a stylish yet welcoming setting...
Studio 1 at CODE Oakleigh, rated 4.4/5 - dance studio for 60 guests
Venue said: It is a versatile space, perfect for hosting yoga and pilates classes, meetings, children's parties, and other various types of events. With its purpose-built facilities, our Oakleigh dance studio is a warm and encouraging...
Terrace at South Warrandyte Function Centre, rated 5/5 - terrace for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Great quiet location with ample facilities for any major party event.’
Cheap kids party venues in Melbourne start from $300 hire fee per event or $50 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Dooley's at Monash Hotel, from $300 hire fee per event
(up to 200 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Another major bonus is value for money.’
Dance Studio at CODE Carnegie, from $50 hire fee per hour
(up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: The studio is spacious and is perfect for rehearsals, yoga or pilates classes, various types of meetings, meals and children's parties. The studio is also equipped with full-length mirrors, barres and a Bluetooth speaker.
Beer Bunkers at Welcome to Brunswick, from $500 minimum spend per event
(up to 90 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Thank you SO SO much for helping me with my party!’
There are so many exciting themes that you can choose from! We are huge fans of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme, as it is very flexible and suitable both for a boy and a girl. If you don’t have any ideas, ask your child. They will definitely give you a hint about what they like or not. Also, personalised themes are much more fun and memorable
The best time for booking a kids party venue is around 3 to 2 months in advance. You’ll have a wide range of exciting venues to choose from and also have all the time you need to decide and pick the best space. Furthermore, you will be able to thoroughly plan and ensure that you have everything nailed down before the party kicks off.
Of course! If you have a limited budget, you can try checking out when venues have a low season or off-peak times. That’s when they lower their rates which can help you save some money. Also, you may consider having a joint party and splitting the costs with the parents of the other child. Another great way to reduce costs is to have DIY decorations, or have a potluck party.
It can be a daunting task trying to put a kids birthday party together, where to have it, who to invite, who not to invite, we all know classroom politics can be a minefield, cake, no cake, vegan cake, lactose-free cake, clown, no clown? Wait, isn’t little Pete from two doors down afraid of clowns? We could be here all day writing about the intricacies of putting together parties for our kids.
How and ever, there are some key things that you need to keep in mind when hunting down the perfect kids birthday party venue in Melbourne. Firstly, make sure you can get there easily. Public transport is your friend here. Many parents don’t allow their kids on public transport unattended, so you can turn this to your advantage and make it an adventure. Each kid gets their own travel card they must look after and they should write down the things they see on their way to different places via metro train, tram or bus. The kids with the most things written down at the end of each section get a small prize.
It’s obvious, but some people forget about this; different kids like different things, some like making art, some like kicking footballs, some like singing, some like dancing. You can combine them all if you visit a couple of different places.
You can organise a short footy game in a public park, then later a kids disco at a function room with finger food and cake. Both in South East Melbourne and in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne there is an abundance of public parks and dedicated children’s birthday party venues you can find for such a plan.
Something worth keeping in mind too is that the people who run kids party venues have “been there and done that’ a hundred times over. Here’s a couple of the most frequently asked questions about organising a kids birthday party:
Can I ask the venue manager for help?
Sure thing! If you want something organised ask them first before wasting time worrying about where to get whatever you have in mind. The managers of these venues will know exactly where to source what you need. There might be an extra fee, but in the end, that peace of mind is totally worth it.
Can the venue organise child entertainers and take care of special dietary requests?
Absolutely! Don’t hesitate to ask plenty of questions regarding room hire, area hire, food prices, getting there the best way, opening times and about hiring entertainers like magicians, clowns, or DJs. Ask about options for kids with special dietary needs too and don’t be shy or timid about asking, these people are professionals and have seen and done it all before. Let them take the lead in organising your kids birthday party venue in Melbourne and you can sit back, relax and watch your little ones go crazy on their special day.
Page last updated in September 2026
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