Still Booking Your December Company Holiday Party? Your 2026 Venue Guide for Sacramento, Roseville & Rocklin

Nexus Lounge & VR · 2026-11-04 · Events

Still locking in a December company holiday party venue in Sacramento, Roseville, or Rocklin? Discover how to secure prime December dates (including private Tuesday/Wednesday buyouts and daytime slots), compare turnkey VR + catering + bar packages for 4 to 100 guests, and give your team an unforgettable year-end celebration.

Once November arrives in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, and Placer County, every HR manager, executive assistant, and team lead faces the same annual crunch: "Where can we host a December company holiday party that isn't another stiff sit-down restaurant dinner—and that still has great December dates open?"

If you're searching for a company holiday party venue in the Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin area right now, you're in the peak December booking window. While traditional steakhouses and hotel banquet rooms either sell out of prime December dates early or require you to coordinate separate vendors for room rental, catering, bar tabs, A/V equipment, and entertainment, Nexus Lounge & VR in Rocklin (6661 Blue Oaks Blvd, Suite 1—just 5 minutes from Roseville and ~25 minutes from downtown Sacramento) combines warehouse-scale free-roam VR, VR escape rooms, chef-catered food, a 21+ Beer & Wine Bar, giant 85-inch spectator screens, and private lounge/venue buyouts for 4 to 100 guests under one roof.

1. How to Lock In the Best December 2026 Holiday Party Dates

December Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings are always the first slots to fill across Greater Sacramento. However, because Nexus Lounge & VR is a dedicated 6,400 sq ft entertainment and event center, we offer scheduling flexibility that restaurants simply can't match:

• Exclusive Tuesday & Wednesday Private Event Days: Our venue is closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays specifically to host private corporate holiday parties, team offsites, and full-floor buyouts—giving your company the run of the building without competing for weekend dates.
• Daytime & Early-Afternoon Holiday Parties (All 7 Days): Many Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom companies prefer hosting their holiday celebration during work hours (for example, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM or 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) so employees don't have to arrange evening childcare or sacrifice a December weekend night. We open flexible daytime hours for private groups any day of the week!
• Instant Online Booking for Teams of 4 to 30: Hosting a smaller department, branch office, or leadership team of 4 to 30 players? You don't even have to wait on a proposal—our 4–8, 9–16, and 17–30 player packages can be booked directly online in under two minutes.

2. Bonus for December 2026 Events: Play Jumanji: The Lost Levels VR!

Booking your company holiday party for December 4, 2026 or later comes with a massive perk: your team can be among the first in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro area to step inside Jumanji: The Lost Levels—the all-new 8-player free-roam VR adventure created by Sony Pictures and Zero Latency VR!

Alongside fan-favorite missions like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine VR, Outbreak, Far Cry VR, Undead Arena, Sol Raiders (4v4 PvP), and cooperative VR Escape Rooms, your employees can choose the exact adventure level that fits their vibe.

3. Turnkey Company Holiday Party Packages by Group Size (4 to 100 Guests)

Every package on our Company Holiday Parties page is priced as a transparent, single flat rate with food, non-alcoholic drinks, VR gameplay, and a dedicated event host included (no weekend peak surcharges):

Small & Mid-Sized Department Packages (4–16 Players | Instant Online Booking)

• Free-Roam Squad (4–8 Players | 1.5 Hours): Starts at $360 for 4 players (+$50/additional player; $560 for 8 players). Includes 45 minutes of Zero Latency free-roam VR per player, Private VIP Lounge, and a chef-prepared platter spread (charcuterie, wings, beef sliders, seasonal crostinis, chips & sodas).
• Department Showdown (9–16 Players | 2.5 Hours): Starts at $760 for 9 players (+$50/additional player; $1,110 for 16 players). Includes 45 minutes of Zero Latency free-roam VR per player, Private VIP Lounge, and a full savory & dessert platter spread (charcuterie board, crudités, crostinis, wings, sliders, flatbread, dessert platter & sodas).

Half-Venue Holiday Party (17–30 Players | Instant Online Booking)

• The Jingle & Mingle Mega Bash (17–30 Players | 3 Hours): Starts at $1,340 for 17 players (+$50/additional player; $1,990 for 30 players). Includes exclusive use of half the venue + Private VIP Lounge, 45 minutes of Zero Latency free-roam VR per player, and a generous holiday platter spread (charcuterie, bone-in & boneless wings, beef sliders, flatbreads, seasonal crostinis, desserts & sodas).

Full 6,400 Sq Ft Venue Holiday Buyouts (20–100 Guests)

• The Winter Wonderland Mixer (20–50 Guests | 3-Hour Full Buyout): Starts at $2,960 for up to 20 guests (+$40/additional guest up to 50). Includes exclusive access to the entire venue and all VR arenas, unlimited 12" artisan pizzas, loaded chicken nachos, boneless wings, and a DIY Hot Cocoa Bar with warm cookies.
• The Festive Fiesta Buyout (30–100 Guests | 4-Hour Full Buyout): Starts at $4,080 for up to 30 guests (+$40/additional guest up to 100). Includes a 4-hour full venue buyout, rotating VR gameplay and tournament brackets, a Gourmet Fiesta Taco Bar (Carne Asada, Pork Adobada, Chicken Salsa Verde), and fresh baked churros with chocolate dipping sauce.
• The Executive Holiday Gala (30–100 Guests | 4-Hour Full Buyout): Starts at $4,530 for up to 30 guests (+$55/additional guest up to 100). Includes a 4-hour full venue buyout, custom VR rotation schedule, a Catered Tri-Tip & Chicken Marsala Buffet with sides, holiday cheesecake bites & mini tarts, premium coffee service, and full A/V setup for year-end speeches, slideshows, and awards.

4. 21+ Beer & Wine Bar Options + Why Non-Gamers Love It Too

One of the biggest worries party planners have when booking an activity-based company holiday party is: "What about team members who don't play video games?"

At Nexus Lounge & VR, the lounge experience is just as memorable as the arena:

• Curated 21+ Beer & Wine Bar: Add 2 Drink Tickets per guest (Beer/Wine) for $18/person to any package, upgrade to a full Open Bar ($30/person) on holiday buyouts, or run a custom company tab featuring craft beers, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, hard seltzers, specialty coffees, and dirty sodas.
• Giant 85-Inch Live Spectator Screens: While one squad of 8 is inside the Zero Latency arena, the rest of your company relaxes in our luxury lounge watching the live first-person gameplay stream on massive 85-inch screens—cheering, laughing, and roasting their bosses in real time.
• Puzzle & Exploration Worlds Available: For guests who prefer a non-combat VR experience, we offer cooperative VR Escape Rooms and puzzle/exploration worlds.

5. Compare Prices & Reserve Your December Date Today

Want a complete per-person cost breakdown comparing every package and bar add-on? Check out our companion holiday and corporate planning resources:

• Sacramento, Roseville & Rocklin Company Holiday Party Cost Guide (2026) — Side-by-side per-person pricing for every group size from 4 to 100 guests.
• Company Holiday Party Ideas Near Sacramento: Free-Roam VR, Catered Food & Bar in One Venue — Deep dive into our holiday catering menus and venue buyout formats.
• Sacramento, Roseville & Rocklin Team Building Cost Guide (2026) — Planning a Q1 kickoff or corporate team-building outing? Compare all corporate packages.