Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Oakland, CA
Your birthday deserves more than a few balloons and a crowded living room. Cheap birthday party venues in Oakland make it easy to celebrate without emptying your wallet, with spaces close to Jack London Square, Temescal and the waterfront ready for everything from family lunches to milestone parties. You might fancy a colourful café, a private loft, a games room or a rooftop with city views, depending on your plans and guest list. Pick a place that leaves room in the budget for cake, music and a few extra treats, then keep scrolling to find your favourite.
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from $200
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175 guestsLux Pub & - OaklandDowntown Oakland, CAThis beautiful space features a very exclusive social club as well as lots of curated events and parties.
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from $1200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOutdoor Space
200 guestsRoderick's BBQOakland, CATransform our beautiful patio into your next event space! Join the sun lovers and those who love being in fresh air. Whether a birthday party or a family reunion, we’ve got the perfect furnished patio space for you!
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from $8000
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2000 guestsOakland Event CenterDowntown Oakland, CALocated in the heart of Downtown Oakland, our venue offers 50,000 square feet of event space across multiple floors of a historic building. With capacity for 50 to 2,000 guests, we can accommodate everything from corporate
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from $125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCharming Auditorium
200 guestsJuntos Fruitvale Cultural Arts CenterOakland, CAThis large event and performance space is suitable for concerts, performances, corporate events, community gatherings, presentations, and other large-scale functions.
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from $200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityIndoor Golf Venue
75 guestsPrimetimeDowntown Oakland, CAIdeal for corporate events, team-building activities, or golf-themed parties, the venue features advanced golf simulation technology that allows players to enjoy virtual replicas of world-famous courses.
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from $385
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDigital Taproom
50 guestsSTAK SpaceDowntown Oakland, CAHost your next happy hour in the Digital Taproom on the 4th floor of 1900 Broadway in Uptown Oakland, steps from 19th Street BART. This self-serve bar holds up to 50 guests: guests tap their phone to pour craft beer, wine
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from $3000
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1000 guestsThe Leviathan BuildingDowntown Oakland, CAInspired by a dragon's lair, this private, 4,174-square-foot top-floor and rooftop deck event space is located at 330 2nd Street in Oakland's Jack London Square District.
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from $3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityBirthday Party
150 guestsSandbarOakland, CAThere is some seating, with room for 100 standing people. You can hold private meetings, parties, and birthdays here. It's a good place for relaxing with loved ones or celebrating an important event.
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from $900
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108 guestsAll Out Comedy TheaterOakland, CAAll 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
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from $2500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Space
180 guestsMirage Hall OaklandOakland, CAMirage Hall Oakland is a banqueting hall organised around a large, unobstructed open-plan floor. The defining quality is the generous clear space that supports flexible seating and circulation arrangements.
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from $450
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRed Room
60 guestsGeoffrey's Inner CircleDowntown Oakland, CAWhether it's a birthday party, cocktail reception, or business meeting, The Red Room effortlessly adapts to your needs. Don't miss the opportunity to create lasting memories in The Red Room—book now!
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from $8000
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2500 guestsThe Light BoxOakland, CAThe Lightbox at Oakland Coliseum is a large-scale event venue offering 12,000 square feet of open, adaptable space for concerts, weddings, quinceañeras, corporate showcases, expos and celebrations.
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FAQs about Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Oakland, CA
Booking costs of cheap birthday party venues average $250 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:
| Typically between $150 | and $450 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically between $500 | and $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically around $3000 | hire fee per event |
You'll find cheap birthday 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 Oakland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average $450 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 175 guests | prices average $450 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Chinatown Penthouse
on 900 Alice Street - 0.1 mi from center.
Venue said: This distinctive Oakland venue accommodates up to 150 guests and is ideal for receptions, corporate gatherings, celebrations, photo shoots and intimate special events. -
Entire Venue at The Leviathan Building
on 330 2nd Street - 0.4 mi from center.
Venue said: The Leviathan Building is a distinctive event venue located at 330 2nd Street in Oakland's Jack London Square District. Its open architectural character provides a flexible setting for gatherings of different sizes and formats. -
Jazz Lounge at Geoffrey's Inner Circle
on 410 14th Street - 0.4 mi from center.
Venue said: The room provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and it permits external DJs and own-music playback. Ideal for: Small community groups and music-focused gatherings that want a relaxed
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for cheap birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Coworking Space | prices average $385 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 125 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
| House | prices average $160 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 40 guests |
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Event Space at Khana Peena Indian Cuisine, rated 5/5 - terrace for 50 guests
Venue said: This spacious area can seat up to 45 people and comfortably host 50 standing guests, making it ideal for birthday parties, bridal gatherings, baby showers, and intimate receptions. -
TOP-FLOOR LOFT-STYLE SPACE at MyGroove Design Studio - photo / film studio for 49 guests
Venue said: MyGroove Design is Creative Consulting, Multi-Media & Professional Live Streaming Studio in Oakland, CA. -
Show Court + Game Room/Lounge at Pickle Athletics - event venue for 30 guests
Venue said: The lounge provides big‑screen TVs, board games and casual seating, and the room has wheelchair access plus a step‑free entrance. Ideal for: Recreational sports groups and social clubs seeking a relaxed, mixed-use space for...
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