Holiday Party Venues for Rent in Toronto, ON

Your Guide to Renting Holiday Party Venues in Toronto, ON

With the Cavalcade of Lights event, the city-wide decorations and the beautiful, snowy weather, Toronto is an amazing city in which to spend the holidays. Here you can find an amazing range of exciting venues for your next Holiday party. If this is your first time hiring a venue for the holidays, we hope this guide can help you make your decision without any problems. 

Now, while it may be hard to imagine a wintery party scene when looking at the scorching city streets, it’s best to start planning early. We believe that summertime is the best time to book a Holiday party venue. Especially if you want to be sure that you will get the venue that you want.

When looking for a venue for a holiday party, consider some of the following tips:

• Keep your budget in check. While it is easy to get carried away, just remember that you will want to save your funds for other expenses. Avoid this by comparing prices on Tagvenue before you rent, and make sure you keep your search targeted towards venues in your price range.

• Look for the best deals. Even if you don’t have to watch over your budget that much, why should you overspend? If you look for package deals or minimum spend offers, there’s a high chance you’ll be saving money with barely any extra effort!

• Stick with a theme. Make sure the venue has all the right key features that will match your expectations. Does the venue type suit your party theme? Do you want a sit-down dinner, reception or party? 
• Think of the music. Make sure that the venue allows music, and has the sound system to match. Whether they will have a playlist already lined up, or you want to gather up all your personal favourites, there’s no such thing as a holiday party without festive music!
• Work with your venue manager. Finally, don’t forget to check that you are able to work with the venue manager - they are there to help you be there to smooth over any problems any early miscommunications can be a red flag.

• Find the right location. Remember that commuting to the venue is a part of the whole experience. Make sure it’s easy enough for everyone to reach the location. Since your guests will most likely arrive by car, you should make sure there’s a big enough parking lot or garage nearby. In some cases, the venue will have its own private spaces you can use. If you’d like to leave your cars behind, check out the map to see where the closest public transport stop is and you can plan out your route using this website made by Toronto Transport Commission.

If you keep in mind everything we listed, your office holiday party should be absolutely amazing. Just make sure in all your planning that you avoid a few key mistakes:

• Don’t leave everything to the last minute. The holiday season may not come to mind in July, but that’s when our venue experts say it is best to make your booking. Not only will you be able to get exactly the venue you want, but also the venue will have lots of time to collaborate with you and prepare exactly what you’re going to need. If you pay the rental fees way in advance, you’ll have more money on hand for the gifts! It will also save you from being stressed out during the holiday season - all you need to do is show up to the venue and enjoy yourself.
• Avoid parties in the office. If you are organising a party for your office, take the party around the corner, or down the block. Just make sure that you find a neutral space where everyone will have a chance to unwind. It’s better to keep your workspace separate from where you have fun and rest anyway.
• Book a venue of the right size. Venues that are too small will be too cramped to move around and socialise while sitting in too large of a space usually makes the guests uncomfortable. Check the room capacity (or just filter out your minimal space requirement) and make sure it matches your guest list. If you have any doubts about the amount of space you need, you can visit the venue to see if there’s enough room to move around freely.
• Don’t buy too much alcohol. Avoid the open bar, and choose drinks that will complement the occasion, not overtake it. Also, make sure the venue provides sufficient food for your guests. When the food runs out, the party is over, so make sure this doesn’t happen to you.

That’s everything you need to know about holiday party venue hire in Toronto. All you have to do now is start implementing our tips and get browsing on Tagvenue today! If you have any more questions, feel free to check out the FAQ section below:

FAQs about Holiday Party Venues in Toronto, ON

What’s the average price for a holiday party venue in Toronto?

For a space suitable for a smaller holiday party, you should expect starting prices at around C$100 per hour. If you’re looking for a venue close to downtown for at least 50 people, prices range from C$200 to C$1300 per hour. Multi-hour deals and minimum spend offers are also available. Check the individual venue pages for detailed information. (All data from Tagvenue.)

In which areas in Toronto should I look for Holiday party venues?

While you can find some holiday venues in most parts of the city, Toronto’s downtown is by far the best for the occasion. The Junction offers anything from restaurants and craft breweries to private industrial spaces for a festive hang-out. Old Toronto, thanks to its excellent connectivity, is great for all sorts of holiday parties - event spaces, studios, and stunning restaurants are all up for grabs in the Union Station area.

Can I rent a space for less than 10 people on Christmas Day?

If you’re hosting a dinner party only for your closest friends or family, all you need is a private room or a lounge in a bar or restaurant. While it’s still an enclosed space, it has the advantage of being way smaller and cheaper. And you won’t even need to worry about food and drinks!

How late will I have to leave the venue?

While some spaces close as early as 10 pm, normally most of the party venues close way into the night around 2-3 am. However, the working hours may differ around the holiday season so it’s always best to confirm the timeframe with your venue manager.