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Aplomb
Serving the Portland, ME area5.0 (3)
100 guests
Aplomb. Our contemporary gallery space is designed to be flexible and welcoming, surrounded by rotating exhibitions of inspiring artwork. The industrial sheik space combines exposed brick from the 1800s and new construction with a stage, preparation room, and two handicap bathrooms. Our 100 person capacity facility
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$125
/hr
1 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 a dedicated
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$600
/hr
10 hr min
Downtown Portland Co-Working Space
Downtown, Portland, ME50 guests
This is a workspace and community for those who identify as women, are part of a marginalized community, or have felt unwelcome or uncomfortable in any work environment. We aim to create a safe environment for people to connect and do their best work
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$200
/hr
1 hr min
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 location
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$600
/hr
5 hr min
New England Mill, Modern Kitchen Photo Studio
5.3 miles from Portland, ME5.0 (1)
50 guests
The Kitchen & Photo Studio is a fully equipped, aesthetically pleasing photography kitchen located less than 20 minutes from Portland, Maine.
AMENITIES:
500 sq. feet of shooting space
5 extra tall, northeast facing windows just above the tree line for perfectly diffused, controllable light
Natural stone counters with space
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Country setting, Upscale commercial kitchen with lounge
Serving the Portland, ME area5.0 (1)
30 guests
Beautiful Kitchen studio space with European ranges. 3 bay antique Monson slate sink. Commercial dishwasher. Velvet sofa lounge area. Corner Banquette. 2 Large wooden dining tables. A long beautifully lit bar area. Large Island workspace. Long white marble counterspace. Walk in cooler, extensive
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$75
/hr
4 hr min
Rustic Camp Venue with Gorgeous Lake, Mountain Views, Activities Galore and Glorious Sunsets
Serving the Portland, ME area500 guests
Price is for a full buyout of the space/camp. Pictures is our grand hall that can be used to headquarter your event. *Dates available in May, June, August, September, October & select winter dates.
This is a stunning 180 acre facility located on a beautiful pond
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$400
/hr
1 hr min
Yurt - Tent with Glamping Amenities in Wooded Sanctuary
Serving the Portland, ME area20 guests
Nestled in the woods of a former Shaker Village with apple tree groves, our private Yurt Tent can accommodate up to 4 people overnight. An additional tent(s) can be pitched upon request.
Great for Birthdays, Small Wedding Ceremonies, Informal Bbq's, Retreats, Glamping, etc. we have a
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$60
/hr
1 hr min
Special Events - Lake Side French-Country Styled Home & Rescue Farm
Serving the Portland, ME area5.0 (4)
50 guests
Welcome LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities!
The Shackteau is a 2022 construction which mixes French Country design with modern technology. The vibe is cozy despite the wide open floor plan, and luxurious without getting too precious about it. The house was designed for real living and serious entertaining
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Gorgeous movie-set, dreamy beach house on the ocean and area to pristine beaches
Serving the Portland, ME area50 guests
boathouse/wedding venue space with sleeping quarters and separate kitchen.
Also a separate, small fishing shack that can easily be converted into a party bungalow/bar.
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$500
/hr
6 hr min
Enchanted Log Cabin 6 Acres Pool Pond Private
Serving the Portland, ME area10 guests
This cabin is located in rural NH. It has all the charm you would expect from a log cabin. Exposed logs, cable tv, smart tv, high speed WiFi. There is a pool in summer and stocked pond. Seasonal flower gardens and organic seasonal vegetable garden. There
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Working Photography Studio
Serving the Portland, ME area35 guests
2 LEVEL Working photography studio. Upstairs (street level) with great natural lighting. Downstairs with controlled mood lighting more intimate shoots.
All equipment included:
Modifiers
Backdrops
Props
Speed lights
Strobe lights
Accent lights
V flats
Various
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$75
/hr
4 hr min
The Overlook
Serving the Portland, ME area100 guests
Industrial meets natural Maine charm at the Overlook!
This space is dreamy, edgy, lively, tranquil completely transformable to be whatever you want it to be!
The Overlook is a massive covered deck space in the cute town of Hallowell. The space overlooks an
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$100
/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 March 2026.
How much does a party venue cost to rent in Portland?
Party venues in Portland average $25 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
party venues Pricing Range in Portland, ME
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for party venues venues in Portland, ranging between $90 and $533.33.
$25/hr average
How popular are party venues in Portland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 20 people into their party venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent party venues in Portland?
Most party venues are scheduled for 9 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Parties starting between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
party venues Booking Times in Portland, ME
Image representing average rental time for party venues in Portland, emphasizing most start between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Reviews for party venues
Michael B.
Spacious Modern Downtown Boston Studio
Great place great reception I love it
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...
Sean C.
Little Harbor Multi-purpose Indoor/Outdoor Park/Beach Meeting Space
We had our engagement party at the Little Harbor Boathouse. The place is beautiful and relaxing. We had a great time, and we all enjoyed the view and the space. Maryellen is a great host and very responsive! Thank you Maryellen...
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...
Nikki G.
English Manor Style Antique Shoppe & Event Space
This was the most amazing space for our murder mystery party! Would absolutely use this location again
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...
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...
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...
Carolyn W.
Little Harbor Private Event Venue
had a great experience with Little Harbor Boathouse event space. Maryellen was accommodating and offered ideas for setting up our 80’s themed birthday party. Access to convenient parking, beautiful location, and a great host experience...
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