Step into the spotlight in Brisbane, a city that celebrates performance arts! Rent the best performance venues in Fortitude Valley, South Bank and all around Brisbane. These locations offer excellent acoustics, customizable seating arrangements, and supportive technical staff. If you're planning a theatre production, a live music gig, or a dance recital, you'll find the perfect space to bring your event vision to life. With our extensive listings and smart search filters, you can easily find and book the perfect performance & show venues in Brisbane.
In Brisbane, prices of performance venues average $100 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 Brisbane, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $60 | to $150 | hire fee per hour |
| From $52 | to $80 | per person |
| From $2000 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
The Fitzgerald at The Fitzgerald
in Fortitude Valley - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘He was reliable and organized. The event space was beautiful and had everything we needed for our party.’
Venue Hire at The Station
in Fortitude Valley - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great vibe, flexible space, free parking, good location, access to chairs and some tables.’
Blackbox Studio at EC Venue
in Fortitude Valley - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: The Blackbox Studio, situated on the ground floor at Brisbane's EC Venue, is a superbly renovated urban-style venue that is perfect for smaller, intimate gatherings of up to 80 guests.
You'll find performance 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 Brisbane, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small performance venues | up to 40 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium performance venues | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average $90 hire fee per hour |
| Large performance venues | over 180 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
You can book theatres for drama and dance performances, concert halls for music events, auditoriums suitable for large audiences, and specialised studios that can be configured for specific artistic presentations.