Events business ideas you can start in Australia
126 ideas
This page collects 126 events business ideas, from low-cost, flexible options to ones that need premises, stock or a team. They suit people who like organising, enjoy working with the public, and can handle busy weekends.
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
Wedding and event marquee hire with setup
Supply, install and pack down larger marquees for weddings, festivals and corporate events with a ute or truck and a small crew.
- A$80k-250k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Band or dance act for weddings and events
Book your music, dance or theatre act for weddings, corporate events and local festivals.
- A$1.5k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Wedding and event video editor
Edit highlight reels and full films for videographers and event clients who need footage turned into keepsake videos.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Pop-up paintball for parties and events
Tow a trailer of gear and inflatable bunkers to a private property or hired venue and run paintball days for groups.
- A$15k-45k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
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
Mobile DJ for weddings and parties
Bring your own sound system and music to weddings, birthdays and private parties, paid per booking.
- A$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Bar and club DJ
Play regular sets at bars, pubs and clubs, building a following and a roster of venue bookings.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
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
Weekend wedding celebrant
Write and lead personal wedding and naming ceremonies on weekends alongside your day job.
- A$1.5k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Full-time celebrant with a signature style
Build a busy celebrant business with weddings, vow renewals and naming ceremonies all year round.
- A$2.5k-8k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Small community Christmas market
Run a one-day festive market in a hall, school or park, with local stallholders paying you for a spot.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Multi-day Christmas market series
Run a bigger festive market across several weekends or sites, with food, music and dozens of stallholders.
- A$15k-60k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Small event space for hire
Lease a hall, warehouse or studio and hire it out for parties, workshops, markets and small weddings.
- A$30k-100k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Garden or farm wedding and party venue
Hire out your own garden, shed or rural property for weddings and functions on selected weekends.
- A$15k-60k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
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
Full-service wedding planning business
Plan a limited number of weddings a year from start to finish and build a name as a trusted local planner.
- A$3k-15k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Astrologer at markets and events
Offer short in-person readings at markets, parties and wellbeing events.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Regular LGBTQ+ club night
Run a monthly or weekly LGBTQ+ dance night in an existing venue before taking on your own club.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
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
Marquee and jumping castle hire
Own a few marquees and jumping castles, deliver them with a ute or van and set them up at parties and events.
- A$25k-80k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Freelance licensed fireworks operator
Get licensed and work as a contract pyrotechnician, firing shows for established display companies.
- A$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
About these ideas
If you want to start small, look at weekend photo booth hire or a freelance meeting and conference planner, which can begin with modest equipment and your existing contacts. If you prefer a bigger project, a seasonal outdoor cinema venue or a wedding dress hire boutique needs more planning. Before choosing, think about how much time you can give to evenings and weekends, how you will find your first customers, where you will store equipment, and what insurance or permits your area might expect.
More ideas
- Rock nights in a hired pub or hall
- Freelance meeting and conference planner
- Virtual and hybrid meeting organiser
- Corporate conference and events planning studio
- Pop-up outdoor cinema nights
- Seasonal outdoor cinema venue
- Event and conference videographer
- Stage lighting hire for bands and events
- Stage lighting sales and install for churches and schools
- Local online ticketing service
- Event door sales and ticket scanning
- Function hall for hire with partner caterers
- Banqueting hall with in-house catering
- Singles events and speed dating
- Home-based wedding and event florist
- Full-time event and wedding florist
- Wedding décor and styling hire
- Wedding car hire with driver
- Weekly karaoke night at pubs and bars
- Run a monthly farmers' market
- Weekly farmers' market on a regular site
- Backyard party marquee hire
- Wedding and event marquee hire
- Monthly community night market
- Weekly night market with a venue partner
- Event and venue security crew
- Weekend bouncy castle hire from home
- Inflatable hire business for parties and events
- Wedding and special occasion chauffeur
- Event AV hire with an operator
- Live streaming for events and meetings
- Wedding dress hire from home
- Wedding dress hire boutique
- Wedding and event florist
- Mobile party disco for kids and family events
- Wedding and function DJ with sound and lighting
- Local one-day festival organiser
- Mini festival at a local venue
- Children's party magician
- Close-up magician for corporate events
- Audio gear hire from home
- Audio hire shop with small warehouse
- Indoor model car track and play centre
- Pop-up model car track for parties and events
- Online ticketing for local events
- Local attractions and tours ticket desk
- Wedding and function band
- Community hall craft fair organiser
- Seasonal outdoor craft fair
- Garden or farm wedding venue on your own land
- Mobile karaoke host for parties and events
- Weekly karaoke nights at pubs and venues
- Event portable toilet and handwash hire
- Building site toilet hire with servicing truck
- Mobile kids' party host
- Themed party setups and styling
- Solo singing telegram performer
- Singing telegram booking agency
- Exhibition stand design and build workshop
- Exhibition stand installation crew
- Event furniture hire
- Balloon styling for weddings and events
- Mobile market and event stall set-up crew
- Custom stall and display builder with installation
- Small retro arcade venue
- Pop-up arcade for events and parties
- Pop-up seasonal beer hall
- Custom stands and props workshop
- Event props and display builder
- Seasonal pop-up haunted house
- Portable haunted walk-through for events
- Home-based AV gear hire
- AV hire with setup for events
- Online formal wear hire from home
- Formal wear hire boutique
- Neighbourhood soft play centre for under-8s
- Pop-up soft play sessions in community halls
- Home-based birthday party planner
- Party planner with styling and setup service
- Home-based entertainment booking agent
- Wedding and corporate entertainment agency
- Event airbrush artist: temporary tattoos and face art
- Home-based event planner for private parties
- Corporate event management business
- Event AV advisor and technician
- Home-based costume hire by appointment
- Costume hire shop with fitting room
- Mobile paint-and-sip style painting sessions
- Karaoke machine hire for parties
- Karaoke setup with host for events
- Freelance exhibition and trade show planner
- Trade stand planner for exhibitors
- Weekly or monthly pop-up comedy night
- Small dedicated comedy club
- Event and party equipment hire
- Hybrid event video call hire and operator
- Samba performance and workshop troupe
- Pop-up bag storage for events and festivals
- Weekend photo booth hire
- Photo booth hire business with several booths
- Small local kids' play and party centre
- Pop-up kids' play sessions in hired halls
Questions
What should I check before starting an events business in Australia?
Check whether you need insurance such as public liability, whether your council requires permits for venues or outdoor events, and how you will store and transport equipment. Also consider ABN registration and whether your income might need GST registration. An accountant can confirm the details.
Can I start an events business part-time alongside a job?
Many people do, especially with ideas like weekend photo booth hire or freelance planning. Events often fall on weekends and evenings, so check that your current job allows this, and consider how you would handle a clash between a booking and your regular work.
How do I find my first customers for an events business?
Start with people you know, local venues, community groups and schools, and ask for referrals from suppliers such as florists or caterers. A simple website, clear pricing and photos of past work help. Check whether any venues have preferred supplier lists you could join.