14 Creative 30th Birthday Party Ideas For Men

Thinking up 30th birthday party ideas for men can feel like a challenge. How to evenly mix the adolescent fun of the 20s with a more mature party worthy of the landmark age? We share many ideas with you today that will ensure your party hits every mark.

For some of the biggest ideas, you’ll need to rent a birthday party venue to match, so that’s why we’re also including some inspiring Peerspace listings. As the internet’s largest marketplace for hourly event venue rentals, you’ll find the largest variety of curated party spaces out there that will take your celebration to the next level!

Peerspace not only provides you with sensational venues, but it also connects you with amazing hosts. Many Peerspace hosts can also help provide catering, entertainment, and more, whatever you need to create your ideal 30th birthday setting. Just reach out to your Peerspace host with any questions or requests and see how they can help. Talk about getting all your needs from one easy-to-use platform!

So now, check out our favorite 30th birthday party ideas for men.

1. Make it memorable by hosting an action-packed game night

For his 30th, treat him to a night full of fun and competition with a game night. With Peerspace, you’ll find venues that are geared for every type of gamer – there are spaces set up for video games, board games, or ones like this unique uptown speakeasy party venue in Minneapolis that has a little of everything!

When you book time here, you can enjoy its golf suite, a rock climbing wall, a bocce ball court, Xbox gaming systems, an outdoor lounge, and so much more. With space for 49 guests, it’s the perfect venue for medium-sized gatherings and is sure to become your favorite new gathering spot!

Just like many of the listings you’ll find on Peerspace, this space has tons of feedback from people just like yourself. Here’s what one user had to say about their experience booking a birthday party here: “We had a birthday party here with around 40 guests. Everyone had a blast and played all the games. It was a beautiful September day and we enjoyed both indoor and outdoor activities here. Everyone was amazed that this space was available and really enjoyed it. We definitely recommend it.”

2. Put an adult spin on the usual birthday cake

As men get older, a traditional cake may not be the best choice for their birthday. While many 30-year-olds still love cake, their palates may be more refined and their proclivities leaning to a more adult level. So why not try something different that you’re sure the newly minted 30-year-old will enjoy?

For instance, a whiskey lover may appreciate something like this 30th birthday shot cake from Its BBBoutique on Etsy! It’s easy to assemble and there are several different color options, so you can be sure that it matches the color scheme of the rest of the party.

3. Book him some woodworking classes to enhance his skillset

Looking for 30th birthday party ideas for men who are more into hands-on activities? Then give them the opportunity to make their own shot holder, like in the previous idea, with woodworking classes! There are tons of great options out there for all skill levels and projects, and coming home with a personalized memento of the day is a nice way to commemorate the milestone.

Our NYC-based friends can head to this Williamsburg woodworking shop for private classes that you can book with ease through Peerspace. Talk to the host about your woodworking class ideas and see how they can help bring them to fruition!

4. Sing your hearts out with a private karaoke party

Karaoke is always an excellent choice for a birthday party. With Peerspace, you can find hundreds of private karaoke rental venues across the globe that are fully equipped for singing your heart out. Some are full-time karaoke venues that you can book out privately for your event while others are event spaces that provide karaoke equipment on-site.

Need an example? This midtown karaoke bar and lounge in Houston, TX has VIP private karaoke rooms, bottle service, food packages, and more – all starting at the unbeatable price of $150 an hour. Its masculine vibes and blue color scheme are also sure to delight any 30-year-old dude, too!

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5. Set the tone with a fun birthday party invite

One of the easiest ways to set your party off on the right foot is by sending out the proper invitation. For a man’s 30th, we recommend something like this cute retro birthday invitation from KBandFriends on Etsy. This is a customizable template that can be easily edited on your phone or computer – you can then decide if you want to print and send them out or save a little paper and send them digitally.

If you love the idea of a retro-theme party that goes beyond the invite, then stay tuned. We share exactly how to do that with our number 11 suggestion below!

6. Hijinx and memory-making ensue when you rent a photo booth

Searching for 30th birthday party ideas for men that will send guests home with memorable party favors? Having a photo booth can really upgrade your party and get everybody taking goofy pics. All you need is a prop pack like this 41-piece set from Amazon and a photo booth and you’re good to go.

There are many Peerspace venues, like this chic multipurpose space in Chicago, that include the use of a photo booth with your rental. It’s a spacious, inviting venue that makes it easy to host all of your 30th birthday party ideas for men. Along with the photo booth, it’s also BYOB, so feel free to bring your food and drinks along, too. Get searching to see what amazing event venues are available in your area!

7. Host a classy cigar party for the stogie aficionados

Some men seem to age up quickly and even start to enjoy the finer things like cigars and brown liquor as they enter their thirties. For a vintage dude like that, get them a clever gift like these gold custom cigar bands from expreSTICK’s Etsy page.

Then, find one of the many wine, whiskey, or bourbon bars to rent for a 30th birthday party on Peerspace and you’ve got a recipe for success! For instance, Blu Temple wine and cigar bar in San Diego, CA is a stylish space that any cigar and wine-loving gent would love to hang out in.

8. Party like Gatsby with a Roaring 20s fete

Throwing a Gatsby party can be a clever way to commemorate the birthday dude leaving his own roaring twenties! There are so many great decorations out there for this theme so you’ll have no problem putting it together. Take for example this Gatsby photography backdrop from Amazon – this would be a “great” centerpiece for this style of party.

You can also book a vintage-inspired venue through Peerspace that would make Jay Gatsby himself jealous, like this 1920s speakeasy library in an Astoria bar. It’s a spacious and incredibly stylish cocktail bar that boasts several spaces to explore with your party guests.

9. Make a splash by hosting a birthday pool party

Want to find 30th birthday party ideas for men who love to spend time in the water? A pool party is always a safe option. Don’t have a pool of your own?

Let Peerspace connect you with one of the hundreds of private homes and venues that have pools! For our readers in Los Angeles, this luxury home in Hollywood with an entertainer’s dream of a backyard is a gorgeous oasis that would be an amazing location for someone to usher in their thirties.

10. Celebrate the good times with a photo board

Three decades is truly a huge milestone in someone’s life and a perfect time to reflect on adolescence. For a fun nostalgia trip that everyone at the party will appreciate, try something like this personalized 30th birthday photo collage from Charming Touch Parties on Etsy. It’ll be a wild ride looking back on the biggest moments and how much the birthday boy has changed over the years!

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11. Host a mind-bending 90s throwback party

What better way to celebrate someone turning 30 than going full retro with a 90s-themed party? Only 90s kids will get these throwback props from Sterling James Co. on Etsy! Pair these with one of the Peerspace venues with a photo booth and you’re ready to go.

One option is this buzz-worthy 90s-themed home in Houston, TX that has plenty of photo-worthy backdrops to enjoy. You and your crew just need to show up and enjoy every inch of this retro palace!

12. Make it manly with an axe-throwing party

A popular activity that continues to pop up all over the country is axe-throwing bars. This is a great option for a man in your life who loves to drink beer and throw heavy things! Like a more dangerous, heavier game of darts, this is becoming a favorite outing for lumberjack-looking men everywhere.

If you’re located anywhere near Western New York, then consider booking time at this vibrant axe-throwing venue with high ceilings in Grand Island. It boasts multiple axe-throwing lanes, a bar, and plenty of seating for you and your guests.

13. Host a Hollywood-worthy movie party for the cinephile

If you’re a movie buff and love watching movies old and new, why not use your 30th birthday party as an excuse to host an A-list-worthy Hollywood bash? You can screen your favorite movies, dress up as your favorite celebrity (and encourage guests to do likewise!), and plan a food and drink menu befitting an Oscar party.

When you book a Peerspace venue like this private movie theater in Lansdale, PA, the host invites you to plan your party there. It’s a full movie theater with 10 screening rooms, an elegant lobby area perfect for greeting guests, and even a concessions stand. Decorate the lobby in a regal Old Hollywood style and host screenings of your favorite films in the private theater of your choosing. Find even more private movie theaters for rent near you on Peerspace.

14. Reconnect with nature during a camping birthday party

If you live in a city and work the usual 9-to-5 grind, then the best 30th birthday party ideas for men may be those that serve as a nature retreat. Use Peerspace to book a cabin in the remote setting of your choice. For example, we love Dark Moon Chalet in Julian, CA. It’s a designer A-frame cabin with lux amenities and modern style yet still nestled in a mountain town overlooking a lake. Spend time in the cedar hot tub, gather in front of the two fireplaces, and hang out on the wrap-around deck watching the sunset while toasting to another amazing year.

30th birthday party ideas for men: conclusion

No matter your personal preferences, we hope this list of 30th birthday party ideas for men provides something to inspire your party planning.

Your next step is to head to Peerspace to book a celebration venue near you that has all of the style and amenities you need for a perfect birthday party. This is a milestone birthday that only happens once, so be sure to treat yourself and enjoy it!

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