Dance Floor
High-gloss modular dance floor — sized per event, easy setup and pack-down.
Melbourne party & event hire
18th Birthday Party Hire in Melbourne
Turning 18? Legal for a proper party.
The first-real-party milestone. Dance floors, marquees, cocktail furniture, festoon lighting, bar setups. Family-friendly backyard 18th or full venue takeover — we scale to match. Delivered, set up, packed down.
1,190+ five-star reviews across the group
$20m Public Liability
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Easy Peasy Group Established Melbourne operator
Cheltenham base All Melbourne metro + regional Vic
Delivery + setup + pack-down All included in the quote
Why 18ths land differently
18th birthday party hire that teens and parents both approve of.
18ths often have more family involvement than 21sts — parents hosting, siblings around, grandparents dropping in. Our kit is teenage-friendly without being un-adult-friendly.
Dance floor + festoon lighting
The core of any 18th. 12–20sqm dance floors for 50–70 guests, festoon lighting overhead so photos look great and adults have something to look at while dancing.
Family-friendly and party-friendly
Seating for the parents' generation, cocktail tables for the mates, bar area for controlled service. Layouts that work for both — no one banished to the kitchen.
Late pack-down available
Standard next-morning pack-down. If your parents want the driveway clear by 9am Sunday, same-night pack-down is available for an extra fee — just ask.
Sample pricing
18th birthday party hire prices.
Every quote is tailored. These bands give you a feel for typical setups.
Setup
Guests
Typical inclusions
Price band
Family-hosted backyard 18th
30–50
3×6m marquee, trestles, chairs, festoon lighting
$500 – $1,100
Standard 18th
50–80
4×8m marquee, cocktail furniture, dance floor, bar
$1,100 – $2,300
Full 18th (backyard or hall)
80–120
4×8m + 3×6m marquees, LED dance floor, PA, styled bar
$2,300 – $4,000
What's typically included
What to hire for an 18th birthday party.
Marquees & Pavilions
Backyard essential. Sized to fit alongside existing structures.
Furniture
Layouts for both dining (parents) and cocktail (teenagers) styles.
Bar & Controlled Service
Bar setups that make controlled alcohol service easier.
Dance Floor & Lighting
The core of any 18th. Lighting that photographs beautifully.
Popular picks
Popular items for an 18th birthday party.
A snapshot of what gets hired most for this kind of event. There's plenty more in the full catalogue — tell us what you're after and we'll come back with a tailored quote, bulk discounts included.
Coloured Festoon Lighting
Multi-coloured festoon string lights with a controller and ground stakes — instant party atmosphere for backyards, marquees and outdoor events.
Coloured Metal Tolix Bar Stool
Industrial-style metal bar stool in black, white, silver, red or blue — a bold pop of colour for cocktail tables and bar areas.
0.60m Stainless Steel Cocktail Bar Table
Sleek cocktail table with an adjustable base — modern, easy setup, small footprint.
3m × 6m Pop-Up Marquee
Spacious pop-up shelter — covers dining for 20–30 or a full cocktail bar setup.
Red Velvet Barrier Rope
Plush red velvet rope with polished gold hooks — red-carpet style for entrances, VIP areas and photo walls.
White Plastic Stackable Chair
Lightweight white chair that stacks neatly — the workhorse for larger events.
Portable Mushroom Gas Heater
Classic tall mushroom patio heater with a wide reflector top — spreads warmth over a broad area for outdoor gatherings. Gas bottle not included.
Where we deliver
18th birthday party hire across Melbourne & Geelong.
Every Melbourne metro region plus regional Victoria within roughly 100km of our Cheltenham depot. Click any region for the full suburb list.
Not seeing your suburb? We service all of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong — and we'll confirm delivery.
Your 18th birthday team
The team that will take care of your 18th birthday hire.
Real people, not a call centre. Easy Peasy Party Hire is part of the Easy Peasy Group — the same experienced, reliable crew behind Easy Peasy Removals. From your first enquiry to the last chair packed away, these are the people looking after your 18th birthday.
- Part of the Easy Peasy Group Same people behind Easy Peasy Removals
- 1,190+ five-star reviews Across the group
- $20m public liability Fully insured, COI on request
- One team, start to finish Quote, delivery, set-up, pack-down
Common questions
18th Birthday Party Hire Melbourne — the questions we hear most.
How much lead time do I need to book?
For Saturday nights October–March, 6–8 weeks is safe. Off-peak weekends or midweek 18ths we can often turn around in 2–4 weeks. Tell us your date and we'll be honest about availability.
Is this different from 21st party hire?
Similar equipment mix, but 18ths tend to have more parental involvement, more variety in guest ages, and sometimes tighter budgets. We size and price differently based on the vibe you're going for.
Can we set up a bar area for controlled service?
Yes — a proper bar setup with under-bench storage, glass racks and ice tubs makes controlled service easier. Popular for 18ths where the parents are hosting and want alcohol served, not free-flowing at a fridge.
Backyard or hall for an 18th?
Both work well. Backyard 18ths of 40–80 guests are very common with a 6m × 6m or 6m × 12m marquee. Hall 18ths for 100+ guests get dance floors + festoon lighting + PA. Tell us the venue in your enquiry.
Photo backdrops?
Yes — floral panels, custom lettering, or neutral fabric backdrops. Good for 18ths where the photos are half the point.
What about neighbours / noise?
Council residential noise curfews are usually 10–11pm across most Melbourne suburbs. A Friday or Saturday party ending by 11:30pm-ish keeps the neighbours onside. We can't help with the noise itself but we've helped a lot of families think through the setup.
The first big one — get the setup right.
One tailored quote by tomorrow. Delivery, setup, pack-down included. Family-friendly or full-party vibe, we'll scale to match.