Event business ideas you can start from home
29 ideas
These 29 event business ideas let you build something from your own base, whether that's a spare room, a garage or a laptop at the kitchen table. Some are service-led, like a home-based event planner for private parties or a home-based entertainment booking agent.
Weekend marquee hire for backyard parties
Hire out a few pop-up and frame marquees for backyard parties, markets and school fairs, mostly on weekends.
- A$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based balloon decorator
Make balloon bouquets, garlands and arches from home for birthdays, baby showers and small events.
- A$500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Sports fan trip organiser
Package travel, accommodation and match tickets for fans heading to big games, races and tournaments.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- From home
Team and amateur athlete tour organiser
Organise tours for clubs, junior teams and amateur runners or riders who want to compete away from home.
- A$2k-9k
- Part-time
- From home
Wedding planner and day-of coordinator
Help couples plan and run their wedding, from budget and suppliers to keeping the day on track.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Freelance corporate event planner
Plan conferences, launches and team events for businesses that don't have time to do it themselves.
- A$500-2.5k
- Part-time
- From home
Home-based party hire (tables, chairs, decor)
Hire out tables, chairs, linen and decorations for backyard parties from your garage, delivered by car or trailer.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Freelance meeting and conference planner
Plan team meetings, workshops and small conferences for businesses, working from your home office.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Stage lighting hire for bands and events
Build a small stock of lights and stands and hire them out, with delivery, to bands, churches and event companies.
- A$5k-25k
- Side hustle
- From home
Local online ticketing service
Sell tickets online for small local events and earn a booking fee on each sale.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based wedding and event florist
Design bouquets, arrangements and event flowers from a home studio, made to order for each client.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Backyard party marquee hire
Hire a few pop-up and frame marquees with tables and chairs for local birthdays, christenings and garden parties.
- A$3k-12k
- Side hustle
- From home
Weekend bouncy castle hire from home
Start with a few inflatables, store them at home and deliver to local birthday parties on weekends.
- A$3k-10k
- Side hustle
- From home
Wedding dress hire from home
Hire out a small collection of wedding dresses and accessories by appointment from a spare room.
- A$3k-12k
- Side hustle
- From home
Wedding and event florist
Design and install flowers for weddings, parties and corporate events.
- A$2k-8k
- Part-time
- From home
Mini festival at a local venue
Team up with a brewery, pub or hall to run small themed festival days with stalls, music and ticketed entry.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Audio gear hire from home
Hire out speakers, mics and mixers to parties, bands and community events, delivered from your garage.
- A$3k-12k
- Side hustle
- From home
Singing telegram booking agency
Take the bookings and send a small team of performers to celebrations across your city.
- A$1k-5k
- Part-time
- From home
Event furniture hire
Hire tables, chairs and lounge pieces for weddings, parties and pop-up events, delivered to the venue.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- From home
Event props and display builder
Make custom props, signage stands and small displays in your garage for local events and shops.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based AV gear hire
Hire out projectors, screens, speakers and mics from home to local groups, schools and small events.
- A$3k-12k
- Side hustle
- From home
Online formal wear hire from home
Hire out dresses and suits by post or local pickup, run from a spare room with a small stock.
- A$3k-12k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based birthday party planner
Plan and coordinate kids' and adults' birthday parties for local families, working from your own kitchen table.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based entertainment booking agent
Match local bands, DJs and performers with venues and event hosts, and earn a commission on each booking.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
About these ideas
Others involve stock, such as weekend bouncy castle hire from home, which needs storage and a way to transport equipment. They suit people with good organisation, a reliable network and a head for detail. Before you choose, check what your local council allows for home-based businesses, how you'll store and move gear, what insurance you'd need for public events, and whether weekends and evenings fit your life. Start with the idea that matches skills you already have.
More ideas
- Home-based event planner for private parties
- Corporate event management business
- Home-based costume hire by appointment
- Karaoke machine hire for parties
- Freelance exhibition and trade show planner
Questions
Can I run an event business from home in Australia?
Often yes, especially for planning, booking or hire services, but rules vary. Check your local council's requirements for home businesses, any limits on storage or customer visits, and whether your lease or strata rules allow it.
What insurance should I look into for an events business?
Public liability insurance is commonly considered for event work, and venues or clients may ask to see it. Also check cover for hired equipment, stock, and any staff or contractors. A broker can explain what suits your idea.
How do I choose between a service and a hire business?
Service ideas like planning or booking agencies usually need less space and equipment. Hire businesses need storage, transport and maintenance. Check your available space, upfront budget, how many weekends you can work, and which you'd enjoy doing repeatedly.