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A spacious modern office with a large table, multiple chairs, and wooden beams in the ceiling, illuminated by natural light from large windows.
from$150/hr
Suite Genius

East Vancouver, BC

4.9(42)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

Suite Genius. For corporate events, training workshops, or team ‘retreats’ with a kitchen, lounge area and all the general office amenities. Our event space in Mt. Pleasant is available 7 days a week, 8 am to 10 pm! AMENITIES INCLUDED Full kitchen with oven (no stovetop), fridge...
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A spacious interior with wooden beams, polished gray flooring, and large windows, illuminated by overhead lights.
from$166/hr
Soundhouse

East Vancouver, BC

4.8(35)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

Soundhouse. Our space is an open-concept 1800 square foot space. This unique and artistic event space is bright and airy, with lots of natural light, original wooden beams, and open-rafter ceiling. Click "Read More" to see full listing and pricing details: Features include: ✦ Natural light...
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Palm Street Studios Image in Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC
from$55/hr
Palm Street Studios

Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver, BC

5.0(47)
Venue capacity icon8

Studio

Palm Street Studios. Our creative space is designed for independent creatives. Our large room is 24'L x 11'W x 10'H with a ceiling to floor backdrop and multiple savage paper colours including white, green, black, red, and yellow. We have 2 x 4' Quasar crossfades, a 2 ft...
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A spacious photography studio with a seamless white backdrop and large windows letting in natural light.
from$79/hr
POP-ING MARKETING

Marpole, Vancouver, BC

4.9(22)
Venue capacity icon30

Studio

POP-ING MARKETING. Very large infinity enclosure properly built, spacious desk and prep area, private washroom. 2 hr minimum booking that starts between 9:30-2pm, otherwise 3 hrs minimum This photo studio is on our second floor. Please note the only access is STAIRS. The studio is structured as...
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A spacious room with a mirrored wall, rolled-up backdrop, and photography lighting equipment arranged beside rows of folding chairs on a wooden floor.
from$65/hr
Royal Muse

9.2 kms from Vancouver, BC

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon250

Studio

Royal Muse. ****PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION**** PRICING FOR STUDIO RENTALS: - 1hr rental: $65 - Minimum 1 hr rental - Monthly rates available, please contact us for details - Contact us for availability and specific hours. -------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to our professional studio! With dance floors, wall-to-wall mirrors...
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A spacious, well-lit room with wooden flooring, featuring a dining table, chairs, a potted plant, and studio equipment in one corner.
from$65/hr
Primus Studio • Creative Visual Solutions

37.6 kms from Vancouver, BC

4.9(26)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Primus Studio • Creative Visual Solutions. This bright and modern studio with 10 ft ceilings is conveniently located and has large north-facing windows, an outdoor patio, a private kitchen (fridge, stove, micro, coffee machine, dishwasher, washer & dryer), a full-size bathroom with the shower, WiFi, and additional photo equipment rental). The...
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A modern lounge area featuring a sofa, black chairs, a coffee table, and numerous plants, with large windows allowing natural light to enter.
from$190/hr
Meeting Retreat: Premium Wellness Studio

East Vancouver, BC

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon40

Dance Studio

...home of our studio where we operate dance-based classes. The studio has incredible acoustics and has been used for choirs and performances. Photo and video shoots, creative rehearsals, and small celebrations like birthdays are common. Please note, we do not allow heeled shoes when...
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A wooden table surrounded by white chairs is set up in a meeting room with a whiteboard and potted plant nearby.
from$40/hr
Large Meeting Room

Downtown Vancouver, BC

4.9(32)
Venue capacity icon10

Co-working Space Meeting Room

Large Meeting Room • 8-10 people • Window + view • Option for 24 hour access • Projector, Whiteboard, and Printing • 1 hour $40 - 8 hours at $32/hour - 16 hours at $24/hour Important: When booking outside business hours, there will be no...
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A dimly lit restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, exposed beams, and a large television on one wall.
from$200/hr
Downtown rustic lounge

Downtown Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon50

Lounge

...dark features as it is in the lower level of this historic building. A great space for multiple types of use: meetings, performances, filming, podcasts, art, meet ups, birthdays, music release parties, etc. We have a sound system and multiple TVs that can be utilized...
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Modern Downtown Dance Studios & Black Box Theatre Image in East Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
from$90/hr
Modern Downtown Dance Studios & Black Box Theatre

East Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon80

Black Box Theater

This newly created rehearsal studio and black box theatre venue has been built with young artists in mind. With professionally installed sprung floors throughout, 80 seat retractable seating in a black box theatre, a welcoming lobby with accessible entry, stage lighting and bluetooth sound in...
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A spacious room with large windows, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and studio equipment.
from$55/hr
Bright Natural Light Studio - East Vancouver

Strathcona, Vancouver, BC

5.0(34)
Venue capacity icon20

Studio

A bright 900sf day light studio space in Chinatown with large natural light North facing windows. The studio is ideal for small to medium photo and video shoots (not soundproof) location on the 3rd floor. The shooting area is approx. 30 x 24 feet with...
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A spacious, empty room with a concrete floor, exposed beams, and minimal lighting.
from$60/hr
Large Industrial Multi-purpose Space for your next Production

Strathcona, Vancouver, BC

5.0(40)
Venue capacity icon60

Studio

Huge common area between 2 recording studios with concrete floors, royal blue walls, led lighting, wooden beam ceilings, pool table, piano, chess table, several TVs, etc. Space can be used for a wide variety of events and productions. Plenty of room to accommodate different set...
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A cozy living room with a brick wall, a wooden coffee table, a yellow sofa, and shelves filled with various decorative items and plants.
from$110/hr
Very Large Bright Gastown Heritage Photo Studio Loft

Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, BC

5.0(280)
Venue capacity icon70

Loft

Create unforgettable productions at I’ve Got Dreams Studio Vancouver. Our versatile loft studio in Gastown is your canvas for creative projects. Built with the creative community in mind. Our space is perfect for both makers and media creators who need somewhere to photograph, film, or...
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A group of people rehearses on a stage with instruments and colorful lighting in a cozy studio space.
from$500/hr
Large Multipurpose Event Space! Rooftop Patio!

Central Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon100

Multipurpose Space

Location Ideally located in Vancouver’s Central Business District at the corner of West Pender and Granville Streets. The building is adjacent to the Pacific Centre mall and close to many shops, restaurants, cafés, and all major transit lines including the Canada Line SkyTrain. Features ` Large operable windows `...
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Modern Downtown Club with Patio for Events and Parties Image in West End, Vancouver, BC
from$250/hr
Modern Downtown Club with Patio for Events and Parties

West End, Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon150

Event Space

...the heart of downtown. This modern club offers a versatile layout, making it perfect for private parties, corporate events, networking mixers, live performances, karaoke nights, and special celebrations. Key Features: • Spacious Main Area – A vibrant setting with an open floor plan, customizable lighting, and...
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A minimalistic studio space with white walls, a concrete floor, and a single overhead light fixture.
from$90/hr
White Cyclorama Studio

East Vancouver, BC

4.9(34)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

This studio is ideal for photography and video shoots that require a white cyclorama (or seamless) studio. It has a large skylight that floods the studio with natural light. It can also be covered to block the natural light. We include free lights in the...
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A room with a brown sofa and two glass-top tables, surrounded by framed album covers on the walls and a dining table in the corner.
from$115/hr
East Vancouver Recording Studio

East Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon50

Studio

...This recording studio has a live room big enough for full band performances, interviews, complex lighting setups, etc. It is perfect for cameras on tracks as well as long shot camera work. The control room features a rustic wood interior that is great for interviews...
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Stunning, Historic Sanctuary w/ Stage + Projector Image in East Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
from$175/hr
Stunning, Historic Sanctuary w/ Stage + Projector

East Vancouver, BC

5.0(18)
Venue capacity icon90

Church

The Sanctuary, located on the second floor, has beautiful stained glass windows on both front and rear. The Sanctuary has a high ceiling, classic wooden beams, floors and pews. It also has a small room (sacristy) connected to the stage area available. The Sanctuary is...
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An industrial space with a high ceiling, illuminated by fluorescent lights, and dark walls.
from$150/hr
New Age Industrial Event Space With State Of The Art Sound Design

South Vancouver, BC

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Industrial Space

...What activities work well in your space? Multi-Use Space! Designed to fit all sorts of activities. Intimate Performances, Conferences, Art Shows, Exhibits, Music Videos, Filming, Live Streaming DJ / Artists, Pop Up Markets, Workshops, Music Events, Small Band/ Solo Acts, Art Shows, Cocktail Parties, Receptions...
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A rustic interior of a brewery with wooden tables, a bar area, and a menu board on the wall.
from$75/hr
Cozy 60-seat Tasting Room in South Vancouver

South Vancouver, BC

5.0(18)
Venue capacity icon60

Brewery

Comfortable, cozy brewery tasting room, licensed (craft beer, wine, spirits, cider and coolers), with food options (Pizza, pretzels, samosas, snacks) . Seating for 60+ with addition seating in a connected room that can be closed off. Great venue for music acts, Karaoke, or comedy. Works...
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A crowd of people dances in a dimly lit venue, illuminated by a backdrop of colorful lights.
from$145/hr
Event/Party/Wedding/Birthdays/Club/Game

South Vancouver, BC

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon150

Audition Space

...for hanging our projector for corporate events, setting up a photo booth for parties, or used as a traditional stage for a performance. 3. Auditorium - Our auditorium seating fits 80 people and is mainly used for performances, presentations, and screenings. The seating can easily be...
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Excellent Studio Event Space - South Vancouver Image in South Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
from$75/hr
Excellent Studio Event Space - South Vancouver

South Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon30

Media Studio

...This space is an opportunity for someone requiring a large open area to host an event, workshop, perform, practice, and/or use the multipurpose room separately. The open studio area is approximately 1000 sq. ft., has 14’ to 16’ high, interior insulated walls, wide double doors...
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A cozy room with large windows, featuring a seating area with a white sofa, a low red coffee table, several plants, a dedicated workspace, and colorful lighting.
from$45/hr
Cozy Music Studio with skyscraper views

7.5 kms from Vancouver, BC

4.5(6)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Located in the heart of Burnaby, The Garden is a creative oasis that feels like home. Featuring windows lined with books and plants at every corner, the Garden provides a very warm and comfortable place to shoot, edit and record. Built as a workspace/set for...
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A model in a red swimsuit poses in front of a black backdrop during a photoshoot with lighting equipment set up around her.
from$125/hr
Large production style studio with prep and crew area

9.9 kms from Vancouver, BC

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon50

Studio

Craft your next masterpiece in our large 1400 sqft studio. This studio features prep/crew/waiting area, private bathroom, 12ft bay door, epoxy coated floors, floor drains, heated and air conditioned environment, free WiFi, and free Parking evenings and weekends. Book your session today and unleash your potential!! Equipment...
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An empty auditorium features rows of black chairs facing a stage with multiple computer stations and screens.
from$415/hr
Richmond Spacious Urban Venue with Modern Industrial Charm

10.3 kms from Vancouver, BC

Venue capacity icon200

Event Space

This 5000 sqft venue suits film and commercial shoots, size parties, pop-up sales, and large-scale conferences. The space can accommodate up to 200 people. It features: -a main projector -two TVs for auxiliary use -wireless microphones -four speakers -up to 190 chairs (black and white...
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Upplerland Studio- LED wall in promotion! Image in Richmond, Richmond, BC
from$99/hr
Upplerland Studio- LED wall in promotion!

11.8 kms from Vancouver, BC

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon40

Virtual Reality Studio

A Virtual Production Studio with LED volume in Great Vancouver, Richmond! We are committed to building a film/photography production studio for the AI era, providing innovative and efficient services. We provide lighting/camera/motion capture/virtual production VIVE Mars system, etc. We are looking forward to working with...
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An empty dance studio with wooden ballet bars mounted on the wall and a large mirror along one side.
from$45/hr
(Studio B) Bright Dance Studio Downtown New West

16.3 kms from Vancouver, BC

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon10

Dance Studio

Large dance studio with 8 foot tall mirrors along one wall and three built in ballet barres along the other walls. Fully equipped with surround sound speakers with bluetooth connectivity. Large windows all around bring in ample natural light. Can be used for dance, yoga...
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A musician plays a bass guitar in a dimly lit room with large windows and a small crowd in the background.
from$125/hr
Newly Renovated Modern Event Venue in Historic Downtown Abbotsford

64.7 kms from Vancouver, BC

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon67

Event Space

A cozy-modern, newly renovated event venue with party room, for you to host your next party, pop-up or workshop. Set up long tables for a memorable sit-down dinner and use the bar top to create a spacious drink station or buffet. Utilize the kitchen for...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2025.

Rent a performance space in Vancouver

Performances take a lot of planning. From needing rehearsal space to finding a spot for the final show, you'll be changing venues, tweaking lighting, and ensuring everyone knows their lines. Choosing the right space for each rehearsal is a big deal - but fortunately, Vancouver has a wide selection. As a center for the arts, you'll find intimate scale spaces for a soloist to perform in and grand scale auditoriums for international orchestras to call home.

The best places to host a performance in Vancouver

The performance venue you choose will depend on the amenities you need. If you're planning a play, orchestral performance, or dance recital, a space with a large stage, professional lighting, and audio equipment will matter. Vancouver's theaters and auditoriums provide all of this plus enough parking for the audience. For a recital, poetry reading, comedy performance, or other event, a smaller theater will work well. Many Vancouver restaurants and clubs have stages for local performances.
No list of the best places to host a performance would be complete without the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As Canada's largest stage, it was built in 1959 with 2,765 bold red seats, framed by broad columns and a contemporary architectural style. The Theatre also has three salons to serve as special event and gathering venues for 20 to 200 people. Not to mention an art gallery featuring the work of emerging local artists.
Other spaces open to public performances include civic centers, community centers, and centers for the arts. Many have facilities on par with a professional theater or auditorium yet can be rented at a fraction of the cost.

Performance and rehearsal spaces for rent in Vancouver

Centers for the arts are some of the first places you should look when planning a performance. The Clutch has been fostering live performance arts in Vancouver communities for over five decades. They have three performance spaces for rent: The York Theatre, The Historic Theatre, and The Vancy Culture Lab, as well as rehearsal space in their Jim Greenhouse Studio.
If you'd prefer a different venue, it's simple to transform a space with a flexible design plan into a performance or rehearsal space with the right amenities! Studios for dance, photography, and videography are excellent performance spaces. Since many are soundproofed to keep out downtown distractions the spaces have excellent acoustics. Not to mention backdrops, power outlets in convenient places, and easy access to changing rooms, lounges, and other accessory spaces.

Reviews for performance spaces

Victoria A.
Unique Downtown Customizable Space
was so responsive and ever so kind during the whole process. We used the stage area for an open mic for all kinds of performances (dance, drag, music, karaoke), microphones, and projector to project slides of pictures of me lol. I definitely would recommend this cool space that I got...
Skipper A.
Newly Renovated Performance and Rehearsal Space | UDistrict
Very responsive host! Great space for a performance. The room can be a little hard for attendees to find but overall it was a perfect venue for our show...
Amber C.
The Rainbow House
What a great little space! Loads of character and great visual details. We were shooting performer promo photos today with the colorful home. Marita was a joy to work with. I highly recommend this space for your creative projects...
Juliet D.
Dual Corner Cyclorama Photo/Video Wall in the heart of Capitol Hill
shooting at so below studio! we shot for two hours and got tons of options for upcoming album covers. i’ve also shot band performance scenes for a music video here before and am sure i’ll be back again for more content soon. carolyn is super friendly and was...
Andrew H.
Capitol Hill Artist Warehouse w/ Great Natural Light
bit rough, but it's an old building. Laura was accomidating and even got our Director and DP in ahead of time to perform some initial light mapping. Very helpful! Would certainly recommend to others...
Hayden H.
Magnolia Hall
It is a nice place for performing events
Kerri K.
Meetings - Retail - Gathering Space in Downtown Port Townsend
and also making miniature food with sculpy. The second part was open to public and was a super successful event. There was a dance performance and lots of tasty snack. This space was able to accommodate all our needs. Thanks Alexis for create this amazing venue...
Dan M.
Unique Downtown Customizable Space
Hosted a 40th birthday party with 70+ guests, a breakdancing performance, and dancing until the early morning. This space is amazing. Lights were fantastic. Sound system hits hard. Guests were blown away. I can't imagine why I'd ever host an event anywhere else. Zechariah was extremely accommodating at...
Angela M.
Unique Speakeasy With Fun Cocktail Services
amazing to work with!!! The venue itself was magical and had the perfect ambiance for a vintage themed birthday party! We also had a performance planned and Jeannie and Alan both helped make this vision perfect down to installing additional lighting and helping coordinate a run through. I hope to...
Alampu M.
Intimate ALL AGES performance venue in Georgetown Seattle
our stand up comedy event with 60-70 people. Great sound and video system at the venue. Works great for a small gatherings and performances...
William N.
Downtown Loft on the Ground Floor Next to Olympic Sculpture Park!
Awesome venue, friendly host! We had our formal event here, and this place was perfect for music performances, dances
Kat P.
Large (1,100 Sq. Ft.) Fully Equipped Daylight Studio in PSQ
This space was awesome for an intimate performance, just gave an awesome vibe! Danny was incredibly responsive to my questions and in general super easy to work with...
Kat P.
Event/Gallery space in the heart of Magnolia Village just minutes from downtown Seattle. Great natural lighting and plenty of street parking.
Super cool space for an intimate performance! Beth was super informative, quick to respond and easy to work with! Love exploring new areas of Seattle and this studio was great for our show...
Aleksandr P.
Intimate ALL AGES performance venue in Georgetown Seattle
Really good place for small performances! I already did 2 comedy shows at this venue and it was awesome
Aaron R.
Meeting Space in Speakeasy Cabaret with Full Stage and Lounge
What a kickass space! A hidden gem of a location. A flexible working space for auditions, photoshoots, performances, meetups and more! Tony the house manager for the day and Sally, the primary/initial contact, were great to work with and very accommodating. The locations is right in the heart of Ballard...
Candy S.
SODO District Studio and Event Space with Cyclorama Wall
like to say that this is a perfect event space for absolutely anything, either an intimate music performance, a party, or any entertainment/creative showcase anybody wants to do this is the spot for it. Ronee was on top of everything and she's very responsive with all your needs and...
Seema S.
Event Space Inside the Public Market
Frank’s space is amazing! We are a group of artists that were looking to celebrate the closing night of a month-long performance and it was everything we wanted! The rooms are well designed, there is plenty of seating, the dance floor is spacious and lighting can be adjusted...
Jackson S.
A Unique Quirky Private Event Room in Cafe
first floor as well, to accommodate an unexpectedly high number of RSVPs. They played music for us during our three-hour event, until a performance by DJ Exesive began, which the guests who stayed enjoyed immensely. Fantastic space, fantastic staff...
Jillian S.
Intimate ALL AGES performance venue in Georgetown Seattle
performance/karaoke/singalong party! The venue was absolutely perfect -- plenty of seating that could be removed for cocktail hour and then brought back in for the performance part of the party, and then quickly removed for dancing. KZ and the team made sure everything was running smoothly and they helped us with...
Kate V.
Cushy Media Room in Bellevue
was stuffy. There should be at least half an hour to an hour between groups, and at least minimal cleaning and disinfection should be performed...

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