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Historic mansion reception/meeting space and downtown ballroom
West End, Portland, ME250 guests
The ballroom is newly renovated with 12 dimmable chandeliers and 3500 square feet of dance floor available. It is attached to a historic mansion with reception or meeting room and bar adjacent to the ballroom. Perfect for performing arts shows, weddings, celebrations, corporate events, filming…
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$600
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5 hr min
Urban Industrial Space in East Bayside
East Bayside, portland, ME300 guests
Maine Studio Works is a turnkey photo/video production and event space with two dedicated studios, a prop room, and custom set building. The total square footage is nearly 8,000 sqft, divided into Studio A, 1,200 sqft, and Studio B, nearly 6,000 sqft. Studio A has…
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$600
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10 hr min
Light filled fitness studio perfect for any occassion
Oakdale, Portland, ME50 guests
Our space is perfect for parties, baby showers, photgraphy shoots, workshops, dance classes, fitness classes and more! It's an open space with hardwood floors, floor to ceiling mirrors and one whole side of the room filled with windows. It's on the second floor of the…
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$99
/hr
2 hr min
Spacious, sunny studio with great vibes in the heart of downtown
Downtown, Portland, ME50 guests
ABOUT OUR SPACE [the square] is a music-centered creative space designed for collaboration, learning, and artistic work. As a working music studio and the home of nonprofit Equal Measure Arts, the space is especially well-suited for: • Music production and recording sessions • Photo and…
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$100
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2 hr min
Open Concept Home with Gourmet Kitchen
Old Orchard Beach, ME40 guests
This spacious 5-bedroom home in Old Orchard Beach offers a bright, versatile setting ideal for gatherings, filming, and hosted events. Thoughtfully designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, the layout provides multiple areas for crews or guests to spread out, collaborate, and work efficiently.…
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$100
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4 hr min
Oceanfront lobstering compound with wharf and buildings over the water
Brunswick, ME5.0 (1)
20 guests
Step into a visually rich and quintessentially Maine setting at this one-of-a-kind collection of buildings with classic New England character, this space is made for creatives seeking atmosphere, texture, and a true sense of place. Located on a serene inlet in Brunswick, Maine, this charming…
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$200
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6 hr min
Quaint Cabin On A Lake, Waterfront With Dock - Outdoors only
Buxton, ME20 guests
Enjoy a private day on the lake! Great for small parties and gatherings. Picture of spot for elopement or micro weddings. On site wedding efficient available. Catering and meals available for an additional cost. Enjoy quintessential Maine lake life. Boat launch available to launch your…
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$55
/hr
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through October 2026.
How much does a party venue cost to rent in Portland?
Party venues in Portland average $240 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $134, whereas larger venues run about $563 per hour.
party venues Pricing Range in Portland, ME
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for party venues venues in Portland, ranging between $134 and $563.
$240/hr average
$134/hr$563/hr
How long do people rent party venues in Portland?
Most party venues are scheduled for 7 hours, with 46 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Parties starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
party venues Booking Times in Portland, ME
Image representing average rental time for party venues in Portland, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
How popular are party venues in Portland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 4828 people into their party venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
Reviews for party venues
Michael B.
Beantown Studios Warehouse
Great place and wonderful reception I will be going back again and again and again, I recommend for all
Dani B.
Custom Home Filled with Natural Light Surrounded by Nature
had our "Microwedding" here in October with 25 guests. It was so difficult to find a space that accommodated our needs for a ceremony, reception dinner, and had beautiful backgrounds for photos. This event space could not have been more perfect!
The space is absolutely gorgeous. Our guests and our...
Perlita D.
Cozy, Spacious Lounge in Peabody
so my guests couldn’t sit comfortably and the WiFi wasn’t working either. Other than that the space was great for a birthday party...
Danah H.
Danvers Loft: Modern Industrial Photo Studio & Event Space
We held my daughter's class party for her 6th bday here, and we will absolutely be booking this space again. Amie was incredibly prompt and accommodating, and her space is incredible. She met with us beforehand to let us take a look, showed us around, and even left up...
Ashley H.
Cozy, Spacious Lounge in Peabody
Really nice spacious room perfect for my party
Anthony H.
Contemporary Art Gallery Downtown
was transparent. Space is exactly as it appears on photos. Host was also able to help us re-arrange the space for a birthday party! So glad we booked this venue and also recommended it to others for their celebrations...
Brian I.
Film & Recording Studio (5500 sq ft)
We recently held a party here and the vibes of Studio NH were perfect for our needs. Communication was stellar throughout the entire booking process and beyond. Any special requests were handled almost immediately.
The space is so large that there were plenty of areas for people to exist in...
Karen M.
Beautiful Industrial Gathering Space with Lots of Natural Light
all of my questions and addressed any concerns I had. The space was exactly as described and pictured. We held a surprise 50th birthday party here for my sister...
Nicole P.
Lively Game Room in Danvers
great experience here. We all alot of fun and everyone commented on what a different and cool spot it was to have a bday party...
Kishan P.
Burlington Conference Center
Incredible room and reception and staff was amazing to work with. A/V connection to TV was seamless and was easy to manage catering. Definitely will book again...
Jeanne P.
Lively Game Room in Danvers
clean and well kept there are some minor repairs that could be made to the space but overall didn’t significantly affect or our party . I think maybe having a table on hand that folds would be a great addition to the space when when he make sure you ask...
Edisa R.
Custom Home Filled with Natural Light Surrounded by Nature
Beautiful home - very accurate pictures. Tons of space and natural light. We hosted a wedding party of 30 here for lunch and pictures - it was too hot for us to use the outdoor space for our pictures but everyone fit inside comfortably so we spent the time eating and playing...
Nakell R.
Unique & Well-Designed Event Space
about how AMAZING this space was and how AMAZING the host Ashleigh is!! I booked the space for a last minute surprise 60th birthday party and had no idea when I booked it that it included an event planner/designer/Superwoman=Ashleigh. We had a full bar (provided by Ashleigh) live musician...
Laurie R.
Unique & Well-Designed Event Space
The space is beautifully decorated and great for a cocktail style party. I had a Breakfast At Tiffany’s bridal shower here and Ashleigh was so great about communication and flexibility! She was also super kind. My family and bridal party had the best time and our photos in the...
Allison R.
Beautiful Industrial Gathering Space with Lots of Natural Light
was clean and modern, and Ben arrived early to make sure it was a comfortable temperature for us. It worked perfectly for the birthday party we were hosting, with lots of space for the little kids to spread out and run around. Ben was a wonderful host- responsive ahead of...
Kris R.
Beautiful, quiet, versatile, ground floor Cambridge studio
Great studio with the different sets and light opportunities. I quite like the skylight illumination. Niles is a receptive, helpful, and available host. Highly recommended...
Pedro R.
Lively Game Room in Danvers
process smooth and easy. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a great place to hang out with friends or colleagues!" My party was a birthday party...
Kenny S.
Lively Game Room in Danvers
Stars, this was an amazing place, the host was responsive and the place was exactly what we were looking for to have our office party...
Kayla T.
Cozy, Spacious Lounge in Peabody
Lauren was a pleasant to work with! Very detailed oriented and great communication throughout the whole process leading up to the party! Would definitely work again with Lauren. The space was perfect for the birthday party. Would book the space again as well...
Amy T.
Museum Space in the Center of Boston
planning to the actual event on the day of went very smoothly, they are an amazing team! We hosted a large speaker series and reception for the community - the space was perfect and our guests LOVED it! Highly recommend, and in fact, I am organizing my next event here again...
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Updated October 15, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.