How much does a performance space cost to rent in San Jose?
Performance spaces in San Jose average $114 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$145/hr
Modern, Stylish Plant Shop with Elevated Ceilings
Central San Jose, CA
5.0(44)
30Plant Shop
The Preserve is a newly designed plant shop envisioned as an oasis for inspiration. Our space accommodates about 20-30 people for events such as baby showers, bridal showers, corporate team events, birthdays, and teaching classes and workshops to small groups. We can provide Bluetooth speakers...
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from$100/hr
10 Creative Film Sets for Photography, Music Video Studio, Film
Central San Jose, CA
4.9(9)
15Studio
***CHECK OUT WEEKDAY RATES $80**** ***Message For Special Rate for 4+ Hours*** Production studio, for photography and videography projects. Located in the heart of Downtown San Jose Access to the 13+ sets and backdrops perfect for creative photoshoots, Modeling, Music Videos, Social Media Content, Portfolios...
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from$40/hr
All-In-One Creative Space
Central San Jose, CA
5.0(144)
6Studio
Stage C is an all-in-one creative space perfect for portraits, interviews, podcasts, self-tapes, auditions, small meetings, study groups, band practice, workshops and much more. Stage C is sound treated for excellent audio control and comes with an iPhone/iPad holder w/ tripod, triple mount paper backdrop...
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from$75/hr
Downtown SJ Photo Studio
Central San Jose, CA
4.9(52)
6Studio
1250sq/ft Photo Studio. This stage offers 44'X28' of shooting space, 270 degrees of cove and 360 degrees of privacy. Wall height is 12' and the vaulted ceiling is 33 feet at the center of the room. Space includes 1250+ sq/ft stage, 200 sq/ft lobby area...
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from$300/hr
Midtown Creative Space with House Sound System and 10x20 stage.
Central San Jose, CA
5.0(1)
150Performing Arts Space
...Urban, rustic, cool space with a large performance area, lots of natural light and a complete sound system capable of hosting live music and all other sorts of events. The front lobby is a gallery/bookstore and we have an in-store cafe that is licensed...
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from$175/hr
Creative Performance Venue in Downtown
Central San Jose, CA
5.0(21)
150Studio
...Film & Media Complex in downtown San Jose. Perfect for meetings, productions, performances, and events. Amenities include a huge 25X36X25 foot white infinity wall that takes to color and projection mapping exquisitely, a lighting grid at 13.5 feet, a blackout space on the reverse wall, and...
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from$75/hr
Near Downtown, Meeting/Conference/Class Room
Central San Jose, CA
20
Meeting Room
Executive Board Meeting area, Great venue for meetings, conferences, or classes. AMENITIES / FEATURES 20 Chairs Long Conference Table Coffee Cart Good overhead lighting and windows for natural light Onsite parking for 30 + 2 handicap spaces, other parking nearby Close to airport, 87, 280...
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from$40/hr
Outdoor space with gazebo for workshops, photo sessions, music videos
Central San Jose, CA
4.9(42)
25Backyard
A big backyard with barbecue, mini outdoor kitchen, pergola and good lighting. It's a long alley with plants on the side so gives a very beautiful photogenic decor. This can be used for parties, photo studio, studio for hobby classes etc. where you can conduct...
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from$50/hr
Offsite/Meeting Flex Space Near San Jose Airport
North San Jose, CA
4.9(36)
45Event Space
Flex space near the San Jose Airport is great as a classroom, conference room, or social gathering place! The space is a blank canvas, guests are free to configure the space to their needs. You can bring in your own furniture or use the 8...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are performance spaces in San Jose?
Our local hosts have welcomed 98268+ people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent performance spaces in San Jose?
Most performance spaces are scheduled for 4 hours, with 34 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 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
Sharon T.
Spacious Event Space in Photo Studio
key for almost any event. Gorgeous view of the Bay. Our event was a special extended family celebration that included a catered dinner, singing performance, and dancing too for about 45 people. Cory and his colleague Matt were alongside us from planning through execution and the were rock solid. Everyone...
Yana V.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio
is the best kept secret in the Bay Area. It turned out to be a perfect venue for a bar mitzvah celebration for a performing artist kid. This space can be transformed in a myriad of ways. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff - helped us plan the event and provided support...
Nandan U.
Elegant Auditorium with World Class Acoustics in Downtown San Jose
meeting us on a late Sunday evening to show us the place. The venue is excellent -- we had a music program there and the performers as well as the audience all loved the Theater...
Stephanie S.
Urban Winery Venue for Events & Weddings
We used Eristavi Winery for our chamber ensemble's season opener. As it stands, this was the first time a live concert has been performed in the space and it worked out well acoustically and socially. It was a little tight, as we surpassed what we expected our audience size...
Kevin B.
Huge, Affordable Production Space | Soundwave Studios
ve shot at this location twice and performed in a music video here once and all three shoots were great. Solid space, helpful staff...
John L.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
to my requests and ensured things went off without a hitch. Artie (Host) and Lakisha (Bartender) were a perfect fit for the event and performed their responsibilities flawlessly. I would love to work with the whole team again in the future...
Lindsay A.
Spacious Los Altos Party/Work Space with Gorgeous Views and Pool
This space was perfect for our cast party! We were easily able to accommodate all of our performers (<60 people!) with space both inside at the dance floor, at the wet bar, at the beautiful piano, and outside on the patio. The hot tub was also well utilized :)
Our hosts...
Danny O.
Gold N' Grey Studio
so, so, so gracious and helpful in getting set up. The space is beautiful and definitely large enough for a video shoot with 6 performers. I can't wait to book another project here.
Bonus points: they have a super cute brand new puppy...