11 Fabulous Murder Mystery Party Ideas (2024)

Answered

Event venues on Peerspace typically cost between $50 — $350 per hour.

Looking for a few fabulous murder mystery party ideas? We completely get it! After all, murder mystery parties have been surging in popularity and show no sign of growing old, especially considering the myriad themes you can use for a fresh take on the classic MMP.

We also know that you don’t want to throw just any murder mystery party. You want to host one that captivates your friends who are true crime documentary junkies, and of course, those who just love to be in the spotlight.

To get you started, be sure not to downplay the value of the perfect murder mystery party venue! Luckily, you’ve come to Peerspace, the home of stylish, practical, and private event venue rentals that you can book by the hour. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we make it easy to discover and rent hidden gem venues in cities across the globe.

While you can look to a professional murder mystery planning company, we think it’s best to get creative and design your event yourself. Below, we share some murder mystery party ideas to get you started. We’ll also include information about real Peerspace gathering venues that would make a thrilling backdrop to your party! Let’s get to it.

If you’ve ever wanted to rent a historic building or a mansion, Peerspace can make your dreams come true. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we provide you access to tons of incredible venue options for hosting your murder mystery party in cities across the globe.

All Peerspace venues are owned by local hosts who can be as involved in your party planning as you like. If you have any questions or requests, simply send them a message and they will help in any way that they can.

Choose a venue that fits your murder mystery party ideas and theme (more on this ahead).

Some of our favorite suggestions include:

You get the picture! You can easily find and book a stylish space near you that brings your MMP ideas to life. Each Peerspace venue has its own listing page that shares photos, upfront pricing, reviews, and all the amenities the venue offers you. As we continue sharing our favorite murder mystery party ideas ahead, we’ll share even more on-theme Peerspace venues for you to explore.

With the right Peerspace venue, the more challenging aspects of party-throwing will be taken care of so that you can get back to implementing your favorite murder mystery party ideas!

Want to take the Prohibition Era party idea and run with it? Then you need to check out our 14 epic roaring 20s party ideas first!

2. Use Clue as your party-planning template

Just about everyone is familiar with the 1949 board game Clue that was later made into a cult-classic movie in 1985. Follow the plot and instructions of the game for your own murder mystery party. Incorporate costumes by asking everyone to dress as either Colonel Mustard, Mr. Green, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, or Mrs. White (don’t be afraid to gender-bend any of the characters).

Then, gather props for the “murder weapons.” The objects can be silly things, like slippers, toilet plungers, water guns, and flowers instead of the actual rope, candlestick, knife, revolver, lead pipe, and monkey wrench used in the game. The more unique and unexpected the objects, the funnier it will be!

Need the perfect mansion to set your Clue-inspired MMP? Then check out this Miami Coconut Grove mansion (pictured above). Coming in at 1,496 square feet, it’s the perfect rental venue for parties of up to 20 guests. You’ll have access to the grand entry foyer, a living area, a library, and an outdoor patio. Plenty of spaces for your pretend victims to meet their untimely ends!

3. Hire actors to make the event come alive

If you and your friends aren’t too keen on acting out the murder mystery story yourselves, you can sit back and enjoy a dinner where the tale unfolds around you. Murder mystery dinner parties are a popular entertainment attraction in many cities, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a company that can put on a show for you. Don’t worry that just watching means less fun. You and your guests will surely be jumping in your seats at certain points during the performance!

Speaking of performance, use Peerspace to book a performance venue so that your murder mystery party events can go off without a hitch. This newly renovated performance and rehearsal space in Seattle, WA is precisely what we have in mind. Its elevated stage, red curtains, and A/V equipment will be perfect for your event!

“This Auditorium is brilliant,” shares a Peerspace reviewer after enjoying this Seattle performance space for their event. “So much space for whatever event you need and the host is amazing with contacting back in a timely manner. Wonderful experience!”

Our guide on how to host a dinner party to wow your guests is a definite must-read!