How much does a performance space cost to rent in Boston?
Performance spaces in Boston average $243 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular performance spaces
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from$80/hr
Bright and Chic South End Photo/Video Studio or Gallery/Small Meeting/Event Space ***Easy On-site Parking***
South of Washington, Boston, MA
5.0(308)
8Studio
Ran Photography Studio ***Easy Parking*** ***Great for Photography Projects*** ***Great for Interview Video Projects*** Please kindly spend some time and read the description. A lot of your questions might be answered. Suitable usage: Photo shoots including Portrait, Headshot, product and Fashion. (Best for natural light...
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from$1,650/hr
Boston’s Most Iconic Venue
Shawmut, Boston, MA
300
Event Space
...amazing space. And your rental supports hundreds of Boston’s working artists through Boston programs and services that provide studio, exhibition, and performance space on our diverse campus, and connects the community to artists and art that transforms. Boston’s Most Iconic Venue Constructed in...
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from$200/hr
Spacious Modern Downtown Boston Studio
Downtown, Boston, MA
4.9(107)
50Rehearsal Music Space
VIDEO TOUR: https://tinyurl.com/bdy9yv49 BOOK A CONSULTATION: calendly.com/alyssaotoole/spacerental...
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from$75/hr
Multi-disciplinary Studio Space in Fort Point
Fort Point, Boston, MA
5.0(1)
46Flex Space
Located in the heart of the Fort Point Arts District, the Fort Point Lyric Room is available to the community for flexible one-off rentals as well as long-term regular use. The space is ideal for a variety of uses by independent artists of all disciplines...
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from$175/hr
Spacious performance, event, and production space in Fort Point | MASARY Studios
South Boston, MA
4.9(50)
49Event Space Loft
...Welcome to MASARY Studios. Midway Lab is a production and performance space at Midway Artist Studios supporting the development of visual and sound experiences, performance, rehearsal, multimedia art, video projection mapping, filmmaking, cinema, screenings, education and training in Drama, fabrication, and large-scale art assemblies...
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from$1,000/hr
Unique Event Space in the Heart of Boston's Historic North End
North End, Boston, MA
200
Black Box Theater
...Our space is the perfect location for events, meetings, rehearsals, independent performances and any type of celebration! Availability: Monday through Sunday 2 Areas: Reception Room + Theater Space Details: - 4,000 SQ Ft - Beer, Wine & Cordial bar - Comfortable and open lounge - "In The Round" Theater - Seats...
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from$100/hr
Versatile Studio Space in Boston's West End
Bulfinch Triangle Historic District, Boston, MA
5.0(2)
45Dance Studio
...capture stunning visuals. Our studio is equipped with dance barres and marley flooring, providing dancers with the perfect surface for practice and performances. The space can be customized to suit your needs, allowing you to create separate zones for different activities or utilize the entire...
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from$150/hr
Downtown Artist Space, Warehouse, Storefront & Lounge
Bulfinch Triangle Historic District, Boston, MA
4.8(54)
45Studio
...room can function as a photo/film set, a lounge area and a storefront. There is also capacity for a DJ and live performances. There is a vanity room that can also be a photo/film set. The large white room is a photo/film/live performance area, with...
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from$200/hr
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
Upham's Corner, Boston, MA
4.9(241)
50Church
Our church is a diverse community of believers meeting in the exciting, eclectic and expanding neighborhood of Jones Hill in Dorchester. The sanctuary has a rich history and is the perfect backdrop for your next wedding, photoshoot, or corporate gathering. There is ample built-in seating...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are performance spaces in Boston?
Our local hosts have welcomed 107320+ people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.96 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent performance spaces in Boston?
Most performance spaces are scheduled for 4 hours, with 41 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Reviews for performance spaces
Nokuthula N.
South Bronx Loft Space
to shoot our project with dancer. Juan was helpful with lights and panels. Note: clean shoes before dancing on cubes. We got some amazing performances. True about the sound in that it’s a bit noisy, but for a music video this space is perfect...
Sarah B.
Downtown / Chinatown Spacious, Commerical-style Loft
Amazing space with great performance area. Would book again
Justin A.
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
The space was perfect. Just as beautiful, if not better in person. I booked the spot for a live music performance shoot and was looking for a piano to play specifically in the location. The piano was a Steinway and had a beautiful soft tone. The natural reverb inside the...
Convergence E.
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
It was a joy to perform at St. Mary's Church! Our hosts were extremely responsive, allowed us to tour the space, and answered our questions...
Lili J.
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
My daughter and I recently rented this venue for a violin performance recording and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. The venue was absolutely beautiful and so clean, which made for a lovely setting for her performance. The sound quality was also exceptional, which really added to...
William G.
Creative Workshop/Event Space in the Heart of Coolidge Corner. Includes staff!
My cabaret performance at the Makery owed much of its success to Hayley and Manny. Throughout the whole experience, from initial booking to the after-show ‘get-out’, they could not have been kinder and more helpful - nothing was too much trouble for them, from lighting to sound to catering...
Zach G.
Minority-Owned Custom Set Design Studio | Uptown Shots
Great studio space with soo many different options to make an awesome performance video. lighting was great
Rachel C.
Intimate Event Hall Minutes from Downtown Boston
friendly staff. Also a great condition grand piano for our piano recital! I like the backstage design very much which is perfect for the performers going in and out in 2 different ways. Would rent again...