Brisbane's best venues for small weddings and special events

Embrace the advantages of a unique or intimate wedding or special event. It gives you the chance to splurge on what you truly value and skip the parts of event planning that create the most stress.

Discover Council's perfect wedding venues in Brisbane, offering unique and stylish spaces for small, special events. Chose from city skyline views, riverside settings, lush garden surrounds, or one of our other affordable event spaces. We have the best local venues for events of all occasions found across the city and suburbs.

Best for family celebrations

Our community halls are versatile venues perfect for golden anniversaries, family reunions, or milestone birthdays. They have on-site kitchens and plenty of space for kids to play and run around. View photos and take a virtual tour to find the hall that's right for your celebration.

Want more family-friendly inspiration for your next event? You might like to consider these local spots.

• Kick up your heels at Victoria Park / Barrambin on the city's fringe. Take your pick from eight award-winning venue options – all with Insta-worthy city and parkland views. Also check out function options at St Lucia Golf Links.
• Book one of three designated booking sites at Rocks Riverside Park - the Entrance, Green or River sites.
• Sing 'Happy birthday' with a BYO picnic at South Bank Parklands. For celebrations with kids, set up near a playground. For adult celebrations, take in the views from River Quay Green or Riverside Green as you raise a toast.

Best for weddings with a view

Many a bride or groom has Brisbane Powerhouse at the top of their Pinterest venue board and with good reason. This cool place with river and city views has a garden lawn where your pet dog can be the ring bearer at your wedding. Pick an early afternoon walk down the aisle to make the most of the lighting.

And that's not the only spot for a picture-perfect wedding or celebration. Check out these other options for views:

• With the iconic Story Bridge and city as backdrop, Howard Smith Wharves has a range of event venues. See also park booking sites at Kangaroo Point - Captain Burke Park or Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park at River Terrace or Lower River Terrace.
• Start your new life together in the heritage-listed Brisbane City Hall in the heart of Brisbane City. With vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and marble staircase, this is a sophisticated venue with historic charm.
• Charter a CityCat for unmatched river views on your own private floating venue. Enjoy Brisbane's skyline and the riverside scenery between University of Queensland at St Lucia and Northshore Hamilton.

Best for an alfresco celebration

Brisbane's sunny disposition makes our parks the perfect venue for outdoor celebrations.

You are spoilt for choice and sure to find a park that's your perfect match with more than 2180 parks across the city. Enjoy stunning city views at Kangaroo Point. Picnic amongst the roses at New Farm Park. Get back to nature in Sherwood Arboretum's magical forest grove.

Learn more about making a park booking online.

Looking for even more outdoor ideas, but don't want to book? Check these out:

• Blow out birthday candles with 260-degree views of Brisbane's skyline with an intimate picnic at Mount Gravatt Lookout. You'll see as far as Moreton Bay and the Glasshouse Mountains on a clear day.
• Make the most of our aqua parks and water play areas for summer birthday celebrations that will make a splash.

Save the date

Saying "I do!" in one of our parks will cost around $199.60 per hour (including GST) for a minimum two-hour booking. Community hall booking fees and bond vary depending on the location.