Find Event Companies and Event Suppliers for Hire in South Africa

EventBookr is a South African event planning marketplace built to bring venues, event services, entertainers and planning tools into one convenient workspace. It is designed for people organising weddings, parties, corporate functions, birthday celebrations, kids’ parties, private celebrations and special events, helping them search by what they need, where they need it and the type of event they are planning.

For venue hire, the platform features a broad mix of function venues and event spaces across South Africa, with strong relevance for Gauteng searches. Listed venue types include conference centres, guest lodges, farms and barns, banquet halls, resorts, churches, corporate buildings, historic sites, hotels, kids’ party venues, private nature reserves, wedding venues and function venues. Gauteng examples on the platform include Midrand, Hekpoort, Fourways, Pretoria, Heidelberg, Eastleigh, Muldersdrift, Protea Ridge and Sandton, alongside venues in provinces such as the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo.

EventBookr also supports the wider planning process by showcasing event service providers that can help complete the occasion. Users can browse suppliers such as caterers, private chefs, event planners, wedding planners, photographers, décor providers, lighting and sound services, coffee services, videographers, live streaming providers, bartending services, photo booth rentals and event rental companies. The directory format makes it easier to compare different providers in one place instead of searching across multiple sources.

Entertainment is another major part of the platform. EventBookr lists DJs, musicians, speakers, performers and entertainers for memorable events, including masters of ceremonies, comedians, choirs, solo singers, vocal duos, bands and magicians. This makes it useful for everything from formal corporate programmes and wedding receptions to relaxed private parties and celebrations that need music, hosting or interactive entertainment.

The platform s created by founder and software engineer Ryno, who has a background in both IT and the events and entertainment industry. EventBookr s first started in 2021 and became a full-time South African focus after his return to the country in 2024. Its mission is to simplify event planning and connect the local events industry through an affordable, user-friendly and community-driven platform.

Using EventBookr through the directory is a practical starting point for anyone comparing event spaces, venue hire options or supporting suppliers in Gauteng and beyond. It gives planners a central place to discover providers, compare options, explore specials from advertisers, and move from venue search to services and entertainment without losing sight of the overall event plan.

EventBookr is a comprehensive hub for the South African events industry, designed to simplify event planning by connecting venues, service providers, and entertainers. Founded by Ryno, it offers a user-friendly platform for managing event logistics and bookings.