Ballrooms for Rent in Oakland, CA

Booking costs of ballrooms average $450 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 Oakland, based on Tagvenue data:

You'll find ballrooms 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 Oakland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Banquet Hall at Geoffrey's Inner Circle on 410 14th Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: Discover the expansive and luminous Banquet Hall at Geoffrey's Inner Circle, capable of accommodating up to 600 guests in a standing reception. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or any special occasion, this remarkable venue...
• Chandelier Pavilion at Scott's Jack London Square on 2 Broadway Oakland - 0.6 mi from center.
  Venue said: Scott's offers an exceptional dining experience for on-site events in any of our six private spaces overlooking the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco skyline, from grand ballrooms to elegant dining rooms.
• Entire Boat at Fume Blanc on Mariner Square Drive 2394 - 0.8 mi from center.
  Venue said: 1st Deck – Large dance floor, bar, additional seating, and outdoor space 2nd Deck – Dining for 160 maximum seated, bar, and outdoor space 3rd Deck – Large open-air sky deck, bar, and additional seating Replica of a New York...

Cheap ballrooms in Oakland start from $400 minimum spend per event or $900 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Event Space at Cityview Event Hall, from $400 minimum spend per event (up to 725 guests standing)
  Venue said: Our venue is located on Treasure Island, a popular destination here in the Bay Area. Our 4,000 square foot event hall, consisting of all hardwood flooring, can occupy up to 725 standing and 225 sitting.

• Entire Venue at All Out Comedy Theater, from $900 hire fee per event (up to 108 guests standing)
  Venue said: All Out Comedy is conveniently located near a number of restaurants and bars in Oakland's downtown theater district, including Lake Merritt. Our 1,600-square-foot venue can be used for a theater performance or as an event...

• Voyager Hall at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, from $1028 hire fee per day (up to 90 guests seated)
  Venue said: Featuring 4,028 square feet of event space, the hotel offers five meeting rooms that accommodate up to 150 guests.

Most ballrooms offer flexible rental periods. Depending on your event, you can usually book by the hour, half-day, or full-day. Some even have evening or weekend packages for parties that go late.

Think about your guest list and how you want to set up the space. A seated dinner needs more room than a standing reception. Discussing this with the venue managers is a good idea as they can recommend the right fit for your event.