# Sacramento, Roseville & Rocklin Company Holiday Party Cost Guide (2026): Real Prices, Packages & Budgeting

Nexus Lounge & VR · 2026-10-30 · Corporate Events

URL: https://nexusloungevr.com/blog/sacramento-roseville-rocklin-company-holiday-party-cost-guide

> How much does a company holiday party or corporate team event actually cost in Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin? Compare traditional restaurant buyouts with all-inclusive VR, catering, and bar packages for 4 to 100 guests.

If you're in charge of planning this year's company holiday party or Q4 team outing in **Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, or Granite Bay**, the first question your leadership or finance team will ask is simple: *"How much is this going to cost—and what do we actually get for the budget?"*

      Across the Greater Sacramento and Placer County region, traditional holiday party costs can spiral quickly when you piece together a restaurant dining room, a separate group activity, bar tabs, A/V rentals, and 22%+ service fees. At [Nexus Lounge & VR](/holiday-parties) in Rocklin (just 5 minutes from Roseville and ~25 minutes from downtown Sacramento), we publish transparent, flat-rate packages that bundle **warehouse-scale free-roam VR entertainment, catered food, private VIP lounge space, and a dedicated host** under one 6,400 sq ft roof.

      Below is our complete 2026 cost guide for company holiday parties and corporate events from **4 to 100 guests**.

      Teams enjoying food, drinks, and free-roam VR during a company holiday party at Nexus Lounge & VR in Rocklin

## 1. Traditional Sacramento Holiday Party Costs vs. All-in-One Venue Pricing

      When companies book a traditional dinner-plus-activity holiday outing in Downtown Sacramento, the Roseville Fountains/Galleria area, or Folsom, the line items usually look like this:

        - **Private Restaurant Room Minimum + Plated/Buffet Dinner:** $65 to $110 per person (before tax and mandatory 20–24% banquet gratuity)

        - **Room Rental / A/V Setup Fee:** $500 to $1,500

        - **Separate Group Activity (Bowling, Topgolf, Escape Room, etc.):** $35 to $65 per person + driving between two locations

        - **Bar Tab (2 drinks per guest or open bar):** $22 to $45+ per person

      All told, a split dinner-and-activity holiday party in the Sacramento metro area easily lands between **$135 and $220+ per guest**—and half the team gets lost in traffic driving from the activity venue to the restaurant.

      By hosting everything inside Nexus Lounge & VR's 6,400 sq ft facility, your team gets entertainment, catering, lounge seating, 85-inch live spectator screens, and a beer & wine bar in a single location—bringing all-inclusive per-person costs down to **$45 to $95 per guest** depending on group size and menu tier.

## 2. At-a-Glance: 2026 Holiday Party & Corporate Event Package Prices

      Here is every corporate and holiday package we offer, organized from small department outings (4–8 players) up to 100-guest full-venue galas. All prices are single flat rates with **no peak or weekend surcharges**:

        - **Free-Roam Squad (4–8 Players | 1.5 Hours):** Starts at **$360** for 4 players (+$50 per additional player; $560 for 8 players, or $70/person).

        - **Department Showdown (9–16 Players | 2.5 Hours):** Starts at **$760** for 9 players (+$50 per additional player; $1,110 for 16 players, or ~$69/person).

        - **All-Hands Mega Bash / The Jingle & Mingle Mega Bash (17–30 Players | 3 Hours):** Starts at **$1,340** for 17 players (+$50 per additional player; $1,990 for 30 players, or ~$66/person). Includes exclusive use of half the venue + VIP Lounge.

        - **The Winter Wonderland Mixer (20–50 Guests | 3-Hour Full Venue Buyout):** Base package **$2,960** for up to 20 guests (+$40 per additional guest; $4,160 for 50 guests, or ~$83/person).

        - **The Festive Fiesta Buyout (30–100 Guests | 4-Hour Full Venue Buyout):** Base package **$4,080** for up to 30 guests (+$40 per additional guest; $6,880 for 100 guests, or ~$69/person).

        - **The Executive Holiday Gala (30–100 Guests | 4-Hour Full Venue Buyout):** Base package **$4,530** for up to 30 guests (+$55 per additional guest; $8,380 for 100 guests, or ~$84/person).

## 3. Deep Dive: Holiday Party & Full-Venue Buyout Packages (17–100 Guests)

      For end-of-year celebrations where you want festive food, holiday ambiance, and exclusive arena access, choose from four dedicated [Holiday Party Packages](/holiday-parties):

### The Jingle & Mingle Mega Bash (17–30 Players | 3 Hours | From $1,340)

      Designed for mid-sized companies and large departments that want a high-energy, festival-style holiday party without needing a 100-person buyout.

        - **VR Access:** Full access to both our Zero Latency free-roam VR arena (up to 8 players simultaneously) and VRdeck (up to 4 players simultaneously), with guests rotating freely across 3 hours.

        - **Food & Drinks Included:** Savory & sweet platter spread including Chips, Charcuterie, Crudités, Seasonal Crostinis, Desserts, Wings, Sliders, Flatbread, and Six 2-Liter Sodas.

        - **Space & Hosting:** Exclusive use of half the venue + Private VIP Lounge for 3 hours, managed by a Dedicated Event Coordinator.

        - **Cost Math:** $1,340 for 17 players (~$79/person) up to $1,990 for 30 players (~$66/person).

      Festive holiday decor and lounge seating for The Winter Wonderland Mixer at Nexus Lounge & VR

### The Winter Wonderland Mixer (20–50 Guests | 3 Hours | From $2,960)

      Our most popular casual full-venue buyout for small-to-medium businesses that want the entire 6,400 sq ft facility to themselves.

        - **Full Venue Buyout:** 3 hours of exclusive access to the entire venue and all VR arenas.

        - **Food & Holiday Treats Included:** Unlimited 12-inch Artisan Pizzas, Loaded Chicken Nachos, Boneless Wings, plus a **DIY Hot Cocoa Bar & Warm Cookies**.

        - **Space & Hosting:** Reserved VIP Lounge space with holiday décor options and a dedicated host.

        - **Cost Math:** $2,960 flat rate for up to 20 guests, plus $40 per additional guest (e.g., 35 guests = $3,560, or ~$102/person; 50 guests = $4,160, or ~$83/person).

      Main lounge dance and fiesta setup for large company buyouts at Nexus Lounge & VR

### The Festive Fiesta Buyout (30–100 Guests | 4 Hours | From $4,080)

      A vibrant, high-energy 4-hour full-venue buyout featuring gourmet Mexican catering and tournament brackets across the floor.

        - **Full Venue Buyout:** 4 hours of exclusive access to all VR arenas and lounges for 30 to 100 guests.

        - **Catering Included:** Gourmet **Fiesta Taco Bar Catering** (Pork Adobada, Carne Asada, Chicken Salsa Verde with all fixings) plus **Fresh Baked Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce**.

        - **Entertainment & Hosting:** Rotating VR gameplay, custom tournament brackets, and dedicated game masters across the floor.

        - **Cost Math:** $4,080 flat rate for up to 30 guests, plus $40 per additional guest (e.g., 60 guests = $5,280, or $88/person; 100 guests = $6,880, or ~$69/person).

      The Executive Holiday Gala setup in the Main Lounge at Nexus Lounge & VR

### The Executive Holiday Gala (30–100 Guests | 4 Hours | From $4,530)

      Our flagship, white-glove corporate holiday gala with an upscale plated-style buffet, dessert bar, and full audio-video setup for year-end speeches, awards, and slide decks.

        - **Full Venue Buyout:** 4 hours of exclusive access to the entire 6,400 sq ft venue and all VR arenas.

        - **Premium Buffet Catering:** Catered **Tri-Tip & Chicken Marsala Buffet** with gourmet sides, **Assorted Holiday Cheesecake Bites & Mini Tarts**, and **Premium Coffee Service**.

        - **Presentations & Coordination:** Full audio-video setup on our giant lounge screens for year-end presentations, custom VR game rotation schedule, and a dedicated event coordinator.

        - **Cost Math:** $4,530 flat rate for up to 30 guests, plus $55 per additional guest (e.g., 60 guests = $6,180, or $103/person; 100 guests = $8,380, or ~$84/person).

## 4. Corporate Team Building Packages for Smaller Teams & Departments (4–30 Players)

      Not every holiday celebration is a company-wide gala. If you manage an engineering squad, sales team, dental/medical practice, or regional branch of 4 to 30 people, our year-round [Corporate Team Building Packages](/parties-events/corporate-team-builder) give you a turnkey holiday outing at a lower total spend:

        - **Free-Roam Squad (Small Team | 4–8 Players | 1.5 Hours | From $360):** Private Zero Latency free-roam VR adventure where up to 8 teammates play simultaneously in the same virtual world, 1.5 hours in the Private VIP Lounge, food platters (Chips, Charcuterie, Seasonal Crostinis, Wings, Sliders, and Two 2-Liter Sodas), and a dedicated host. ($360 for 4 players + $50/extra player).

        - **Department Showdown (Medium Team | 9–16 Players | 2.5 Hours | From $760):** Rotating tournament between Zero Latency free-roam VR and VRdeck, 2.5 hours in the Private VIP Lounge, expanded food platters (Chips, Charcuterie Board, Crudités, Seasonal Crostini Platter, Dessert Platter, Wings, Sliders, Flatbread, and Four 2-Liter Sodas), and a Dedicated Event Coordinator. ($760 for 9 players + $50/extra player).

        - **All-Hands Mega Bash (Large Team | 17–30 Players | 3 Hours | From $1,340):** Full access to Zero Latency and VRdeck, exclusive use of half the venue + VIP Lounge for 3 hours, full savory & dessert platter spread with Six 2-Liter Sodas, and a Dedicated Event Coordinator. ($1,340 for 17 players + $50/extra player).

      Teammates competing and cheering during a corporate VR showdown at Nexus Lounge

## 5. Budgeting for the Beer & Wine Bar & Optional Upgrades

      Nexus Lounge & VR features an on-site **Gamer's Bar & Cafe** serving local craft beers, premium red and white wines, hard seltzers, espresso, and dirty sodas. To make budgeting predictable for corporate cardholders, we offer two simple 21+ bar add-ons:

        - **2 Drink Tickets per Guest (21+ Beer/Wine) — $18/person:** Available on all Holiday Party, Corporate Team Building, and Adult Party packages.

        - **Unlimited Open Bar (21+ Beer/Wine) — $30/person:** Available on full-venue holiday buyout packages (Winter Wonderland Mixer, Festive Fiesta Buyout, and Executive Holiday Gala).

        - **Pay-As-You-Go / Tab on Arrival:** Prefer not to pre-purchase drink packages? Guests can order beer, wine, specialty coffees, and food directly from our bar and cafe menu when they arrive.

        - **Custom Branding, Photo Ops & Trophies:** Add custom company branding & photo ops ($150–$250) or custom tournament trophies ($5–$15/player) to crown your company's top VR squad.

## 6. Sample All-In Budgets by Company Size

      Want a quick ballpark number to take to your leadership meeting? Here are four realistic all-in examples (including food, VR, private lounge/buyout, and 2 drink tickets per guest):

        - **8-Person Team Outing (Free-Roam Squad + Drink Tickets):** $560 package + $144 (2 drink tickets x 8) = **$704 total ($88/person)**.

        - **15-Person Department Party (Department Showdown + Drink Tickets):** $1,060 package + $270 (2 drink tickets x 15) = **$1,330 total (~$89/person)**.

        - **25-Person Office Holiday Bash (Jingle & Mingle Mega Bash + Drink Tickets):** $1,740 package + $450 (2 drink tickets x 25) = **$2,190 total ($87.60/person)**.

        - **50-Person Full-Venue Buyout (Festive Fiesta Buyout + Drink Tickets):** $4,880 package (4-hr full venue buyout + Taco Bar & Churros) + $900 (2 drink tickets x 50) = **$5,780 total ($115.60/person)**.

## Reserve Your 2026 Holiday Party Date

      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday slots in November, December, and January book up quickly across Roseville, Rocklin, and Sacramento. We also host private corporate buyouts any day of the week—including Tuesdays and Wednesdays when our venue is closed to the general public for 100% private events.

        Ready to Lock In Your Company Holiday Party?

        Explore interactive pricing calculators, compare packages side-by-side, or request a custom proposal for your team.

          [View Holiday Party Landing Page →](/holiday-parties)
          [Compare Holiday Packages →](/parties-events/holiday)
          [Corporate Team Building →](/parties-events/corporate-team-builder)