Melbourne CBD is a fantastic choice for outdoor venues, offering a mix of city life and natural beauty. Explore spaces around key landmarks such as Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and along the Yarra River. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Southbank or the historic charm of the laneways with spaces perfect for corporate events, weddings, or birthday parties. Melbourne's nice weather also makes it suitable for outdoor events all year. Use Tagvenue to find the best spot for your event and enjoy Melbourne's mix of city and green spaces.
The cost of outdoor venues averages around $4000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From $2000 | to $5500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $21 | to $45 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
Blossom Rooftop Bar at Pullman Melbourne City Centre
in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Venue said: To set the scene, Blossom Rooftop Bar offers built-in speakers both indoors and outdoors so that you can select your own playlist or have us do this for you!
Rooftop Bar at Young & Jacksons
in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Everything was perfect. I would recommend booking Y&J for your event.’
The Rooftop at The Emerald Peacock
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Everything about the venue was spot on!’
You'll find outdoor 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 CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 75 guests | prices average $2600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 160 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 210 guests | prices average $15000 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in December 2025
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