As we continue to learn new trends from western countries and find new ways to enjoy ourselves, partying outdoors has become the new normal. In wake of the pandemic era, people feel safer and more relaxed partying in open-air spaces than indoor venues in Bangalore.
The COVID-19 restrictions pushed party planners to think out of the box and people realized there are many fabulous outdoor venues in Bangalore where the western concept of open-air birthday parties can be conceived. Sensing the need for the hour, many event planners started to plan and organize open-air birthday parties to allow the guests to enjoy a safer environment while creating a unique and fun experience of outdoor events.
This trend gained huge traction swiftly and now the popularity of open air birthday parties is at an all-time high. Most event planners equivocally agree on the trend that these non-traditional venues are comparatively safer and more thrilling.
Apart from trends, needs and creative spaces, open-air birthday venues bring many advantages which would usually be ignored in an indoor party hall. For instance, open-air parties reduce your costs on artificial lights and cooling equipment; also natural lighting is ideal for capturing candid photographs.
If you are hosting a birthday party soon and looking for a simple yet creative open-air party in Bangalore, here is a list of top open-air birthday party venues that offer a wide window of creative freedom with lots of sunshine, fresh air, and lush green spaces.
1. White Nirvana, Chikkaballapur, Bangalore
Having entertainment activities for not just kids but also parents, White Nirvana is one such place that can mesmerize guests from all age groups. Encompassed with green lawns, stunning décor, coupled with a global cuisine menu (Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mughlai, Continental, Awadhi, Hyderabadi, South Indian) and gives you the finest taste of opulence.
White Nirvana’s architectural design is an amalgam of rustic vibe with classic luxury with a hillside view. It has a huge open-air party space with a seating capacity of 300 and a floating capacity of 500. The serenity and peaceful ambiance around this venue are impeccable.
If you are having guests who are coming from distant locations, the venue has a premium villa with three AC bedrooms where your guests can stay.
To multiply the fun factor of open-air party space, White Nirvana boasts a stunning swimming pool with a wooden deck, pool beds and a bar setup where you can bring your own drinks for the adult guests in the party while maintaining graceful privacy from the kids.
The best thing about this venue is you can shift your party to a villa, terrace, poolside, or rooftop space according to your party theme and weather. Its convenient location close to a metro station and a mere distance of twenty minutes away from Bangalore International Airport makes it an ideal location for any open space birthday party in Bangalore.
2. The Martin Farm, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
If your child is a fan of outdoorsy adventure The Martin Farm would be a great venue for him and his friends as it would allow a plethora of fun outdoor activities like feeding animals, swings, see-saws, a jungle gym, and a slide.
Spread over 2 acres of forest-themed land, The Martin Farm is a haven for nature lovers and adventure lover kids. It is easily accessible from Bangalore town as it is located very close to Carmelaram Railway Station on the road towards Krupanidhi College, around 12km from Whitefield.
Kids can feed animals, birds, and aquatic pets like cows, horses, turkeys, ducks, swans, turtles, fishes, finches, emu, goats, rabbits, donkeys, and sheep and interact with them at the farm, while adults can enjoy a tour to organic farming lands. Kids can also enjoy some adventurous activities like rope climbing and show off their bravado.
Away from the hustle-bustle of Bangalore city, embellished with lush green fields, thousands of exotic birds and animals, tall trees, and ample space to roam, The Martin Farm has become a popular choice for kids’ outings, open-air birthday parties, and weekend destinations. There’s also a muddy pond and tree house where you can collect your Instagram memories with some pretty birds.
The best thing about The Martin Farm is it can mesmerize any age group with its serene diversity. Kids can easily be fascinated with picnics, animals, birds and fun games while adults would be enjoying the best of a farm life experience.
If you are planning a birthday party at The Martin Farm, do note that they don’t allow balloons or liquor inside the farm to keep the natural ambiance of the farm intact. Also, you have to remove all the garbage you littered when you leave. The farm is open for guests from 10 AM to 6 PM. These rules might sound intimidating but those nature lovers who wish to organize an open-air party in the lap of nature understand the reason behind the rules well.
3. Cavalry Cottage, Hennur, Bangalore
Cavalry Cottage is one of the most sought outdoor venues in Bangalore which can be used to host birthday parties, weekend events, picnics, and open-air artistic workshops. The venue sprawls over one acre of land and is suitable for a party of 300 guests.
The cottage is situated on Hennur Kannur Bagalur Road, and its close proximity to the city makes it a perfect place for family gatherings. The venue comprises a farm area, an open-air party space, and a play area for kids.
The ample space gives you the decent creative freedom to decorate your open-air birthday venue in your desired theme. On request, a farm animal-themed party also can be organized with exotic animals like Guinea Fowls, Rabbits, Swans, Ducks, Lambs, and Kittens depending on the availability.
Surrounded by exotic trees like sapota, custard apple, mango, pomegranate, gooseberry, orange, and lime, Cavalry Cottage allows you to celebrate your child’s birthday party in the lap of nature. Kids can also take a closer look at fruit orchards and lush green fields of tomatoes, pumpkins, paddy, and coffee.
Cavalry Cottage is a perfect place for all kinds of age groups as the venue boasts of a fun-filled kids sandpit, Zen garden arena, treehouse, mesmerizing water fountain, and a rock garden. Kids can learn more about the farming of veggies like broad beans, pumpkins, capsicum, and aquatic animals in the fish pond while enjoying fun activities in the treehouse, sandpit, and tire swings.
4. PLaY Juniors, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
PLaYJuniors is a premier sport and entertainment destination that is specifically designed for children’s activity within the PLaY Arena at a 5-minute drive from Wipro office Sarjapur. Hosting an open-air birthday party at PLaY Juniors would open an untouched window for your kids to imagine, create, build and learn new skills with buckets, scoops and spades while enjoying fun games.
At PLaY Juniors, all the spaces and games are carefully architectured keeping the child’s safety and fun in priority. For a change in weather, they come with a backup plan as they also have an indoor venue for birthday parties.
The venue hosts many fun and creative activities like a football play area, rock climbing, zipline, swings, basketball, tire crafts, rope course, cricket net, sandpit, and trampoline. On request, they can also arrange a pottery workshop, face painting, magic show, an MC for conducting games, a puppet show, and a DJ.
If you are organizing an open-air birthday party for adults, you can plan it in PLaY Arena itself. The venue hosts a variety of games like football, paintball, rugby, bouldering, 3D & 4D gaming setups, oilers hockey, basketball, go-karting, quad bikes, badminton, and laser tag. They also have a bowling alley, pool table, rifle shooting, archery, foosball arena, ATV offroading, and a skateboarding zone.
5. Active Arena, Marathalli, Bangalore
Spread in 60,000+ Sq. Ft, Active Arena is premium sports and entertainment center which is situated at an easily accessible location at a mere 15-minutes distance from Whitefield and HSR Layout. Equipped with state-of-the-art gaming facilities for Football, Cricket, Archery, Badminton, Skateboarding, Air Rifle/Pistol Shooting, and Gymnastics the Active Arena features over 30 games and adventure activities covering outdoor, indoor, and VR experiences.
If you are looking for an open-air birthday venue in Bangalore to spend a day full of adventure, fun, and entertainment, the Active Arena would be a great place to make memories for a year till your next birthday.
They also give a special birthday package for kids that includes a play arena with 7 games, a music system, a mic for the Emcee or host, dedicated staff to coordinate, a short movie, birthday-themed balloons and decor, tables for cakes and gifts, all at a nominal cost of 450 Rs per kid.
For adult birthday packages, they provide a rope course, paintball, tug of war, frisbee, and mini wall climbing activities at around 600 Rs per person. This package is perfect for small groups who wish to enjoy an open-air party filled with adventure.
6. Halcyon Residences, Koramangala, Bangalore
Bolstered with positive reviews from guests and visitors, Halcyon Residences has inscribed its name on the top of the list of most comfortable party destinations in Bangalore. The venue features a mesmerizing spa, beautiful outdoor pool, mini bar luxury rooms, a fully-equipped health club, and a fabulous open-air birthday party space at the poolside.
If you are planning to spend the whole weekend or you are having guests from distant locations who need to stay, Halcyon features premium and luxury rooms with ultramodern amenities and the in-house restaurant serves delectable continental cuisine for guests. Also, they can rejuvenate themselves at the in-house spa with different kinds of massage therapies.
The location of the property is easily accessible from the city and is situated a mere 3 km away from the EGL IT hub and 5.2 Km away from Lalbagh Botanical Garden. With tall palm trees dotted around every open corner, the venue gives a picturesque view of your Instagram reels.
7. Inara Farm, Bidadi Tavarekere Nelamangala Road, Bangalore
Inara farm is a beautiful open-air birthday party venue with lush green spaces which is located at Mysore Road, Bangalore. The beauty of Inara Farm is multiplied a dozen times with the mesmerizing pond in the middle of green spaces. If you plan a poolside party your guests would certainly be fascinated with the idea of driving their Instagram feeds crazy with close-to-nature photographs.
From the decoration to the music system, photographer, the food, everything can be arranged here, all you need to raise a request prior to the event. Their in-house decorators can make your party look more luxe with chandeliers, drapes, and flowers.