Queensland School Formal Venues: The Ultimate Night to Remember

Just 15 minutes west of Brisbane CBD, The Jindalee Hotel is a trusted favourite for school formals. With seven unique function spaces, including the Grand Ballroom, it caters for events from 10 to 300 guests with room for a dancefloor to dance the night away. The Grand Ballroom offers:

• AV ready: Built-in stage, full sound system, and lighting
• Seating: Flexible layouts for seated dinners or cocktail parties
• Extras: Private bar, free parking, and multiple smaller rooms created by soundproof dividers
• Packages: Fully customisable menus and all-inclusive school formal options

The friendly events team is on hand to help every step of the way—from floor plan to food, ensuring a seamless night for students and teachers alike.

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Nestled just outside Brisbane, Springlake Hotel combines modern design with flexible function spaces. Perfect for schools looking for a polished, professional, yet relaxed atmosphere. Highlights include:

• Function spaces: Four options including the chandelier-lit Boulevard room (100 seated, 200 cocktail) and the Grand Pavilion (200 seated, 400 cocktail)
• Layout flexibility: Open floor plans to accommodate both sit-down dinners and lively dance floors
• AV & tech: Full audiovisual setup for speeches, DJ, and presentations
• Catering: Tailored menus with seasonal options for every taste and dietary requirement
• Accessibility & convenience: Just off the Centenary Highway with ample parking

Whether it’s a small group or a large-scale event, Springlake ensures every detail is customised to your school’s style and budget.

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For a school formal with a difference, Surfair offers sun, sand, and style. The versatile spaces are equipped with sound, lighting dimmers, and basic audio-visual equipment to set the perfect mood from dinner to dancing. Located on the Sunshine Coast between Noosa and Maroochydore, Surfair delivers:

• Capacity: Up to 300 guests
• Spaces: Grand ballroom, poolside terrace, and smaller intimate areas
• AV: DJ and microphone facilities included
• Catering: Custom menus, plated or share-style, designed to suit your school’s taste

It’s the perfect choice for a formal with beachfront flair, allowing students to celebrate under the stars and the sea breeze.

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Fitzy’s Loganholme is a school formal institution, with many schools returning year after year. All rooms boast high ceilings, surrounded by a state of the art, infinite colour changing LED lighting system that sets the tone for an unforgettable night — from guest arrivals and formalities to the final moments on the dancefloor. Key details include:

• Capacity: Banquet dinners for 350, smaller cocktail parties also possible
• Function spaces: Multiple rooms that can be combined, including the Waterford Room
• Tech & AV: Full audiovisual capabilities for speeches, DJ, and music
• Lighting & vibe: Infinite colour-changing LED lighting and high ceilings for impact
• Catering: Customisable all-inclusive packages with food and drinks

Fitzy’s is ideal for schools wanting a central location between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with professional event staff and a highly acclaimed chef ensuring every detail is perfect.

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For big, bold, and energetic school formals, The Rock Arena at Mansfield Tavern is unbeatable. Located in Mansfield, this venue doubles as a live music space with concert-grade facilities, meaning the dancefloor is guaranteed to be the heart of the night. Standout features include:

• Capacity: 500 seated, 1,200 cocktail-style
• Tech: Professional sound, dynamic lighting, LED screens, multiple projectors
• Layouts: Flexible floor plans for large-scale formals or smaller groups
• Extras: Dedicated bar, catering options, and stage for performances or awards
• Vibe: High-energy, fun, and unforgettable—perfect for students who want a formal with a bit of edge

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Looking for skyline views and riverside glam? Friday’s is an iconic rooftop space established as one of the finest function venues in Brisbane. With stunning 180-degree views of the Brisbane River and the iconic Story Bridge, their versatile spaces can accommodate events of any size, from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations — complete with space to create an unforgettable dancefloor moment. They offer:

• Capacity: Up to 700 cocktail-style, smaller sit-down formals also possible
• Spaces: Flexible zones to suit large or intimate gatherings
• AV & tech: Full audio, lighting, and DJ capabilities
• Catering: Fresh, seasonal menus tailored for your school’s formal

This venue brings urban sophistication with a relaxed riverside vibe, giving students a night to remember against Brisbane’s stunning skyline.

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