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    VERA AI · VENUENOW'S AI VENUE FINDER

    Your curated venue shortlist
    in 60 seconds

    Meet Vera, VenueNow's AI venue finder, helping you find and book the best venues for your event.

    ✅ Free⚡ Replies in <24 hours🏠 3,000+ venues🎉 200,000+ events

    TRUSTED BY EVENT PLANNERS AT

    Amazon
    ANZ
    Bupa
    Google
    KPMG
    L'Oréal
    Woolworths
    Commonwealth Bank

    Why Vera Exists

    Finding the venue shouldn't be the hard part

    Booking the right venue is stressful and time consuming - let Vera do the heavy lifting.

    Filters don't capture your vibe

    You've checked all the boxes and are left with 100 options that don't feel right - and no way to say "something a bit more rustic".

    Death by a hundred tabs

    Shortlisting means dozens of tabs, photo comparisons and second-guessing whether 100 people actually fit standing.

    Do I have the right venue contact?

    Generic inboxes and unanswered follow-ups - it can take days just to reach the person who can actually say yes.

    The same enquiry, five times over

    Reaching out on your own means sending the same email five times, then waiting days just to hear "not available" or "over budget".

    You don't need to do more research. You need the right five venues.

    Vera, your AI venue finder
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    "Tell me about your event - I'll do the rest."

    Your AI Venue Finder

    Meet Vera

    Vera is VenueNow's AI venue finder, built on 3,000+ listed venues and 200,000+ matched events and 13+ years of data. She works the way a great planner does: she asks the right questions, then does the legwork.

    • Understands your intent

      "Rooftop Christmas party for 100 in the CBD" is a brief, not a keyword. Vera gets the difference.

    • Checks and ranks the fit

      Capacity, budget, dates, extras - they're all taken into account and Vera provides you with the best venues ranked just for you, instantly.

    • Learns what you like

      Save the venues you love, skip the ones you don't, provide feedback in chat - Vera reads the signals and your matches get sharper.

    VenueNow has matched 200,000+ events to venues across Australia.

    How It Works

    Four steps, 60 seconds

    Just a few quick questions and you're matched with the perfect venue. It's really that simple.

    1The Essentials

    Tell Vera the basics

    Event type, location, headcount. Your answers shape everything Vera recommends next.

    • Any type of event from conferences to birthdays
    • Search a suburb, an area or a whole region
    • Up to date & accurate venue data
    2Logistics

    Add your logistics

    Layout, budget and dates - with live feedback. As you refine your brief, Vera shows exactly how many venues still match, so you can loosen or tighten with confidence.

    • Layouts recommended for your event type
    • Budget with guided ranges
    • Fixed dates, or flexible months, days and times
    3Venue Preferences

    Describe the vibe

    Venue types and styles recommended for your event, and any must-haves in plain words - a DJ, a bar tab, a dance floor. Watch the match count sharpen as the brief gets more you.

    • Select your venue type & style
    • Suggested extras based on your event type
    • Results refined to match your vibe
    4Your Matches

    Meet your matches

    Vera returns a ranked shortlist with the top picks pre-selected. Refine it with her until it feels right, then send one enquiry to all of your favourites - replies land in your inbox, usually within a day.

    • Your top picks pre-selected and ranked around your brief
    • View venue details & browse the map
    • One enquiry, your whole shortlist

    Your Shortlist

    A shortlist that gets sharper as you chat

    Vera's first pass is ranked around your brief. Then refine it the way you'd brief a colleague: tell her what's working and what's not, and she learns from the venues you save and skip.

    Chat to refine

    Say "more rooftops" or "show me more in the Eastern Suburbs" and Vera re-ranks your matches instantly.

    She learns your taste

    Every venue you save or skip teaches Vera what you're after - the matches get closer as you react.

    Edit any time

    Your brief stays in view - change a detail and Vera re-ranks instantly. No starting over.

    Why Vera

    Venue finding, before and after Vera

    Same event. Two very different experiences.

    😩 Without Vera

    • Search Google for "event venues Sydney". Get a page of blue links you can't trust.
    • Open 30 tabs. Spend hours browsing websites in different formats with information that's hard to compare.
    • Fill out contact forms and pray for a reply.
    • A week later: still second-guessing whether you've found the right venue.

    ✨ With Vera

    • A few quick questions and you see a ranked shortlist that exactly matches your brief.
    • Chat with Vera to refine the vibe and requirements.
    • All the information you need in one place, easy to compare.
    • Send one enquiry to your favourites. Vera will come back with quotes in under 24 hours.

    Minutes, not weeks

    From a rough idea to credible shortlist in one sitting.

    3,000+ venues

    One brief searches every listed space that fits.

    <24 hour replies

    One enquiry to your shortlist; answers in your inbox.

    Free for organisers

    No fees, no lock-in - start whenever you're ready.

    Reviews

    From "where do I start?" to five stars

    Real Google reviews from event organisers who started exactly where you are.

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    Emashai S.

    Google Review

    "Absolutely loved working with VenueNow. They made everything feel easy, like having someone in your corner who genuinely cares and knows exactly how to get things done. I would highly recommend using VenueNow."

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    Sue F.

    Google Review

    "A great service and save me lots of time searching around for different venues. Would recommend it and use it again."

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    Shien P.

    Google Review

    "I had an excellent experience using VenueNow and highly recommend this website to anyone looking for a venue for their events. VenueNow was essential in helping me find the perfect venue for my event at the best price. Their team was incredibly helpful and ensuring everything went smoothly. I'm truly grateful for their support - thank you, VenueNow!"

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    Global H.

    Google Review

    "Great service! They got in touch to understand our needs, and was straight onto finding the perfect venue for our corporate Christmas party! They took the stress away and streamlined the whole process. We would highly recommend!"

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    Sweet M.

    Google Review

    "I booked with VenueNow for a work function, and they've been fantastic with our ever-changing requests. They always available to help and understands what the client is seeking. I highly recommend VenueNow for all your venue needs."

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    Anita B.

    Google Review

    "Thanks to all the hard work by VenueNow for sourcing quotes for venues for our upcoming events. Your responses were prompt and extremely helpful and assisted greatly on the research required to source venues specific to our needs. I would definitely recommend VenueNow for any future venue sourcing."

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    Graeme H.

    Google Review

    "VenueNow provided an outstanding end-to-end service. Nothing was any trouble and they responded immediately with expert context-specific advice and guidance. Their engagement process was highly professional and personable. I couldn't recommend their services highly enough."

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    Amanda M.

    Google Review

    "The team at VenueNow were fantastic to work with. They took the time to understand our event and what we were after, then utilised their expertise to provide suitable venues, that were available to us... one of which we booked. We would definitely engage with VenueNow again to help us with future events. Saved us so much time and we ended up with a venue that we would not have known about if it wasn't for VenueNow."

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    Emashai S.

    Google Review

    "Absolutely loved working with VenueNow. They made everything feel easy, like having someone in your corner who genuinely cares and knows exactly how to get things done. I would highly recommend using VenueNow."

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    Sue F.

    Google Review

    "A great service and save me lots of time searching around for different venues. Would recommend it and use it again."

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    Shien P.

    Google Review

    "I had an excellent experience using VenueNow and highly recommend this website to anyone looking for a venue for their events. VenueNow was essential in helping me find the perfect venue for my event at the best price. Their team was incredibly helpful and ensuring everything went smoothly. I'm truly grateful for their support - thank you, VenueNow!"

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    Global H.

    Google Review

    "Great service! They got in touch to understand our needs, and was straight onto finding the perfect venue for our corporate Christmas party! They took the stress away and streamlined the whole process. We would highly recommend!"

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    Sweet M.

    Google Review

    "I booked with VenueNow for a work function, and they've been fantastic with our ever-changing requests. They always available to help and understands what the client is seeking. I highly recommend VenueNow for all your venue needs."

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    Anita B.

    Google Review

    "Thanks to all the hard work by VenueNow for sourcing quotes for venues for our upcoming events. Your responses were prompt and extremely helpful and assisted greatly on the research required to source venues specific to our needs. I would definitely recommend VenueNow for any future venue sourcing."

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    Graeme H.

    Google Review

    "VenueNow provided an outstanding end-to-end service. Nothing was any trouble and they responded immediately with expert context-specific advice and guidance. Their engagement process was highly professional and personable. I couldn't recommend their services highly enough."

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    Amanda M.

    Google Review

    "The team at VenueNow were fantastic to work with. They took the time to understand our event and what we were after, then utilised their expertise to provide suitable venues, that were available to us... one of which we booked. We would definitely engage with VenueNow again to help us with future events. Saved us so much time and we ended up with a venue that we would not have known about if it wasn't for VenueNow."

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    Demoun T.

    Google Review

    "I would highly recommend this service! I received exceptional assistance that worked diligently to find a venue that suited our needs. They take all the hassle out of trying to search through hundreds of venues which freed me up to handle other tasks. Much appreciated!"

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    Rachel

    Google Review

    "I found using VenueNow very easy as we don't live in Australia, so the option to contact multiple venues at once to get ideas of prices and available dates was very handy. The VenueNow staff were very helpful with finalizing the details with the venue that we chose for our function."

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    Tara S.

    Google Review

    "Absolute 5 stars for this terrific service! VenueNow were brilliant to deal with. They immediately followed up with my initial inquiry and was pivotal in finding me the ideal venue for my upcoming event. It was a real pleasure to work with them, the entire experience was super smooth, efficient, friendly and professional."

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    Charmaine M.

    Google Review

    "I stumbled across this website when I was looking for a last minute venue to hold a work function and I am so happy I did. By simply adding a few details I was able to narrow down venues that had availability and within half a day had something locked in. Will def be using VenueNow again!! The team were amazing!!"

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    Sri S.

    Google Review

    "I found the service from VenueNow quite useful after charged with a responsibility to organise EOY celebrations for my company. The short list of venues presented to me to cater and tailor to the needs of my requirements did take away hours of my work to find a suitable venue. I will recommend to use VenueNow by anyone."

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    Anne A.

    Google Review

    "Very helpful at linking us to the right venue."

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    Narella F.

    Google Review

    "I was very impressed with the professional approach, research, follow up and updates from our venue consultant. VenueNow found venues I wouldn't have thought of for our function. Their attention to the detail I requested was on point and relieved me of the pressure of searching for hours to find a function venue."

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    Olivia Y.

    Google Review

    "I couldn't recommend VenueNow and their services more. Sourcing great venues often consumed a lot of my time. Thanks to VenueNow, I can now focus my time on other priorities with the peace of mind that the VenueNow team will be able to source great venues that suit my needs."

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    Demoun T.

    Google Review

    "I would highly recommend this service! I received exceptional assistance that worked diligently to find a venue that suited our needs. They take all the hassle out of trying to search through hundreds of venues which freed me up to handle other tasks. Much appreciated!"

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    Rachel

    Google Review

    "I found using VenueNow very easy as we don't live in Australia, so the option to contact multiple venues at once to get ideas of prices and available dates was very handy. The VenueNow staff were very helpful with finalizing the details with the venue that we chose for our function."

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    Tara S.

    Google Review

    "Absolute 5 stars for this terrific service! VenueNow were brilliant to deal with. They immediately followed up with my initial inquiry and was pivotal in finding me the ideal venue for my upcoming event. It was a real pleasure to work with them, the entire experience was super smooth, efficient, friendly and professional."

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    Charmaine M.

    Google Review

    "I stumbled across this website when I was looking for a last minute venue to hold a work function and I am so happy I did. By simply adding a few details I was able to narrow down venues that had availability and within half a day had something locked in. Will def be using VenueNow again!! The team were amazing!!"

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    Sri S.

    Google Review

    "I found the service from VenueNow quite useful after charged with a responsibility to organise EOY celebrations for my company. The short list of venues presented to me to cater and tailor to the needs of my requirements did take away hours of my work to find a suitable venue. I will recommend to use VenueNow by anyone."

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    Anne A.

    Google Review

    "Very helpful at linking us to the right venue."

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    Narella F.

    Google Review

    "I was very impressed with the professional approach, research, follow up and updates from our venue consultant. VenueNow found venues I wouldn't have thought of for our function. Their attention to the detail I requested was on point and relieved me of the pressure of searching for hours to find a function venue."

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    Olivia Y.

    Google Review

    "I couldn't recommend VenueNow and their services more. Sourcing great venues often consumed a lot of my time. Thanks to VenueNow, I can now focus my time on other priorities with the peace of mind that the VenueNow team will be able to source great venues that suit my needs."

    FAQs

    Questions, answered

    Yes - building a brief, getting your shortlist, sending enquiries and booking is completely free for event organisers.

    Venues pay VenueNow a success fee when the booking is confirmed. No mark-ups, no extra charges. Every venue has agreed to our terms to offer the best price guaranteed.

    Vera's "brain" is built from 13 years of event briefs and bookings for event bookings across Australia, plus a live database of over 3,000+ venues. Her recommendations aren't just a simple filtered list, they're ranked exactly to fit your event needs and the type of venue you're looking for. And the more feedback you provide Vera, the sharper the recommendations become as she learns your taste.

    No - you can build your brief and see your matches first. You'll add contact details when you're ready to send enquiries, so venues can reply directly to you.

    Vera introduces you to every venue on your shortlist in one go - you choose what to ask about (pricing, availability, site visits, packages & menus). Venues reply straight to your inbox, typically within 24 hours.

    Just tell Vera in plain words - "more rooftops", "something under $100 a head" - and she'll re-rank your matches. Heart the venues you love and skip the ones you don't; she learns what you're after as you react. You can also edit any detail of your brief and the list updates instantly.

    Anything and everything, from a 4 person meeting in an office, to a birthday party in a bar, to a 1,000+ person conference. VenueNow has venues in all major cities around Australia to match it all.

    Ready to meet your perfect venue?

    Tell Vera what you're planning - she'll take it from there.

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