40th birthday paint and sip

Forty, fabulous and holding a brush.

We bring the canvases, the paint and a host on the mic who runs the whole night. You bring the birthday legend and a crew who still know every word to the 90s.

  • We come to you
  • All gear supplied
  • 80s and 90s singalongs
  • $700 for your first 10 guests
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Two friends with their doorway canvases under evening neon lights at a Ballina paint and sip
Big grins, wet paint.
Why it works

Why a paint and sip is the perfect 40th birthday

A 40th birthday paint and sip is the right shape for a crew that still has the energy but has forgotten what a big night actually feels like. No sit-down dinner. No shuffled seating chart. No "so what have you been up to" small talk between courses. Just painting, drinks, singalongs, a room full of mates and a canvas to take home as proof the night actually happened. The format removes every boring bit of a standard birthday and keeps the bits everyone actually wants.

40 is the age where the group chat is half brilliant and half chaos, where the girls have not all been in the same room since someone's wedding two years ago, and where the birthday person deserves a night that feels like the 30s never ended. A paint and sip delivers that without anyone having to plan it beyond the booking. We run the entertainment and handle the setup, start to finish. The organiser gets to be a guest.

Paint Juicy has hosted 40ths from tight ten-guest sessions at a BYO venue through to sixty-strong nights with a full bottomless drinks package. The format scales either way and the energy stays high at both ends. We have run private paint and sip sessions as surprise parties, reunion gatherings, hens-to-40th double-ups and gentle daytime lunches. The birthday person paints a canvas, the guests paint canvases, everyone leaves with something on the wall and a night they will actually remember.

If you are deciding between a 40th and another kind of milestone, check the milestone birthday overview. It covers every age group from 40 to 90 and helps narrow down the vibe. For other occasion types, look at the hens parties or empty nesters pages.

The room, mid-chorus.
What to expect

How your 40th birthday paint and sip runs

  1. 01

    Lock in your booking

    Submit an enquiry with your date, guest count, preferred location and any add-ons you want included. We confirm availability, lock in your artist, send a booking summary and share everything your group needs before the day. No chasing, no guest list spreadsheets, no last-minute confusion about what is happening.

  2. 02

    We handle the setup

    Paint Juicy arrives early and sets up every canvas, easel, paint palette, brush kit and apron before your first guest walks in. The venue is ready to go. Tables are laid out, the playlist is running low in the background, and everything is exactly where it needs to be. You show up, your people show up, and the event starts.

  3. 03

    The session runs itself

    Your artist hosts the whole event on mic, guiding every step of the painting so nobody gets lost or left behind. Singalong breaks, games and cheeky moments are woven in between paint layers so the energy never drops and nobody is left staring at a drying canvas. No painting experience needed and no pressure to be any good at it.

  4. 04

    Take home your canvas

    Every guest leaves with a finished painting they actually want to hang up, plus the photos and group memories that come with it. Once the session wraps, we clear the space and leave it how we found it. The organiser does not lift a finger. That is the whole idea.

Everything sorted

What every 40th birthday paint and sip includes

  1. 01

    Canvas

    Full size quality canvas every guest takes home.

  2. 02

    All art gear

    Paints, brushes, easel and apron for every guest.

  3. 03

    Hosted session

    Artist on mic the entire time guiding every step.

  4. 04

    Singalong playlist

    Locked to your theme, 80s, 90s, pop, country and more.

  5. 05

    Games and prizes

    Cheeky fun moments built into the session.

  6. 06

    Full setup

    We arrive early, set everything up and run the whole night.

Good to know

  • Where we run

    Gold Coast, Brisbane, QLD, NSW and NT

  • Group size

    Minimum 10 paid seats for private bookings

  • What's included

    All painting gear, hosted session, singalongs, games, full setup

  • Drinks

    BYO friendly or licensed venues depending on location

  • The format

    Guided painting on mic, singalongs, games and prizes throughout

  • Age

    Every public session is 18+. Private bookings welcome all ages with a parent or guardian present at all times. Anyone under 18 can never be left unattended before, during or after a session, as our team is busy running the night and cannot supervise them. Bottomless and life drawing sessions are strictly 18+. Male model add-on available on request.

Make it yours

Choose the vibe for your 40th

Every 40th birthday paint and sip is built around a singalong theme and a painting that suits the occasion. Pick the one that lands for the guest of honour and we build the playlist, the painting and the games around it.

  1. 01

    80s and 90s Singalong

    The most requested theme for 40ths. The group grew up on this music and everyone is secretly waiting to belt it. Big choruses, big energy, photos that will actually make it into the post-party group chat.

  2. 02

    ABBA Night

    Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, the entire catalogue. Nobody stays seated through an ABBA set. Perfect when you want the energy turned all the way up.

  3. 03

    Neon and UV

    UV reactive paints, blacklights and neon-themed canvases. Better lit than a Saturday night, and the photos are unreal. Strong pick for 30th, 40th and 50th birthdays.

  4. 04

    Bottomless Brunch Format

    Daytime 40th at a licensed venue. Bottomless drinks, bottomless laughs, painting in between. Strict 18 plus.

How long it runs

How long is a 40th birthday paint and sip?

Your session

Up to 3 hours

Painting, singalongs, cheeky games and a proper group moment, with bigger choruses and breaks for speeches, cake and add-ons.

Straightforward pricing

How much does a 40th birthday paint and sip cost?

Private 40th birthday paint and sip bookings run on a flat rate for the first ten guests, with a simple per-person rate after that. No venue hire on top of us. No hidden charges for setup or the host. What you see is what you pay.

First 10 Guests

$700

Flat rate covers the full session, all equipment, full setup and your hosted artist for the event. Minimum booking is 10 paid seats.

Each Additional Guest

$65

Per person after your first 10. Scales simply as your group grows, whether that is 15 guests or 50. Add-ons are quoted separately.

Groups smaller than 10 are welcome to join a public paint and sip session near you instead of booking privately. Public sessions start from $59 per person. Want to give the experience as a gift? Gift cards are available here. Every artwork comes from the Paint Juicy catalogue, and we can tweak colours and details to suit your occasion.

Make it yours

Optional add-ons for your 40th birthday

Mention any of these when you enquire and we will build them into your session.

Birthday Shout Out and Spotlight Tarot Mini Readings Karaoke Moments Photo Wall Props Artwork Colour Tweaks Playlist Request Bottomless Drinks Package
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Good questions

40th birthday paint and sip FAQs

How many guests do we need for a private 40th?

The minimum for a private booking is 10 paid guests. If your group is smaller than 10, join one of our public sessions across QLD, NSW and NT. Your crew still sits together and still has a big night.

What is the typical crowd size for a 40th paint and sip?

Most 40th sessions run between 12 and 30 guests. Big enough to feel like a proper event, small enough to keep the group feeling like a group. We have hosted 40ths as big as 60 guests and the format still holds together because the artist runs the whole night on mic.

Can we pick a cheeky painting for a 40th?

Yes. Choose from the Paint Juicy catalogue and we can tweak an existing design to suit your occasion. Plenty of 40th groups go in on an inside-joke design or something that reads as a dig at the birthday person. Our artists can work a brief into a canvas everyone in the room can actually paint.

Do guests need painting experience?

Zero. The artist guides every step on mic. Most 40th groups have exactly zero painters in them and everyone walks out shocked at what they made. Our easy painting guides show the kind of results to expect.

Can we add a bottomless drinks package?

Yes, at licensed venues only. Bottomless sessions are strict 18 plus. Mention it when you enquire and we will match you with a venue that can supply the package.

Where do you run 40th birthday sessions?

Across Queensland, NSW and NT. On the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour, Darwin and more.

How far in advance should we book?

Two months out is the safe window. Weekend dates fill fastest. Check our booking and attendance terms for deposit details.

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Lock in the big 40 properly

Private bookings start from 10 paid seats. Tell us your date, location and guest count and we will build a 40th paint and sip that feels like the best night in years. Smaller group? Join a public session near you.

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