Rent a live music venue in Central Ward, Newark, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.

How much does a live music venue cost to rent in Central Ward?

Live music venues in Central Ward average $176 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $105, whereas larger venues run about $300 per hour.

How popular are live music venues in Central Ward?

Our local hosts have welcomed 37136 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 4.74 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How long do people rent live music venues in Central Ward?

Most live music venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 46 people in attendance. You’ll find the most live music starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Reviews for live music venues

A Roze A.
Once Upon A Time - Earthy Event Space & Pop Up Storefront w/ Secret Garden (Williamsburg)
here and I must say, this venue is a true gem. From the decor to the ambiance, vintage look, and rustic feel, it was perfect for what we needed. The outdoor space was a bonus, especially when you’re having live music. Given the type...
Pavan B.
Spacious Theatre Event Space in Historic NOHO
We enjoyed working with Subculture and it's staff. My team hosted an event that included live music and a podcast recording in front of over 100 people. We've never had an easier time setting up, and working with a tech team. The space was...
Lauren B.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side
here on a Friday night to kick off our wedding weekend-- the space was perfect! We had about 120 guests for beer/wine/appetizers with live music. Michael and Sherri were unbelievable hosts-- extremely responsive, kind and helpful. They let us drop off a few cases of wine...
Dee B.
Gorgeous meeting room on Upper West Side
Hi Mimi! I'm helping a friend find a location to host a live music open mic and the photos of your space looks like a very interesting option! Is it possible to arrange a 15 minute visit to check out venue and discuss more...
Joshua B.
Elevated New York Loft Experience in SoHo-Tribeca: A Creative Haven Flooded with Natural Light
Spacious loft with comfortable seating and functional kitchen. Piano is in great shape. Great place for hosting a cocktail hour with some live music! Host was very communicative...
Joseph E.
Dreamy Stunning Mansion in West Village For Fashion, Film, Weddings & Parties
perfectly), as I also had a live band perform for about an hour. I have never planned a party of this magnitude where I was providing food and alcohol for so many people and on top of that had a live music performance. Given the...
Dianna G.
New York Loft
as we had a 3 day meeting there, but most things were not under the owners control such as loud construction outside and live music being played downstairs of the building. Otherwise, all was great and the space is great...
Jennifer G.
Flexible Event Space in Chelsea 3-3
Great, easily accessible space’ just a note that if you have live music here—the acoustics are boomy, even when there are people in the room...
Christine H.
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this whole rental experience was beyond my wildest expectations. I rented the space for a full day photo shoot in the AM and live musical show in the PM. I wouldn't change a single thing about the night as this home provided not only...
Shania J.
Elegant Daylight Studio Downtown Brooklyn | CYC Wall | Profoto Equip Included
This space was absolutely stunning, spacious, and well equipped! I recorded a live music session in the space and was blown away. Sean was fantastic, very thorough and helpful. I would definitely book again...
Michael K.
Posh Studio in the Sky
This was an absolutely outstanding venue. I surprised my wife with a private dance to live music for our anniversary, and it was perfect. The studio in very well maintained, the acoustics are unmatched, and the views of the downtown skyline and the Empire State...
Justin M.
3200 sq/ft Renovated Brooklyn Loft Space for Photo/Video Production
Loved the space, host was great. We had a church gathering here with live music. Would use it again
Liam M.
Midtown Event Studio with Beautiful Window Street View on 8th Ave
Hanna was great, very hospitable. The space was perfect for small live music performance. My guests and I all had a great time...
Shambhavi M.
Midtown Studio
We had an absolutely wonderful experience using this venue for our live music event. The space was beautiful, warm, and exactly as described — it created such a cozy, intimate atmosphere that both performers and audience members loved. Everything from setup to flow of the evening...
The O.
Downtown Newark Venue with Floor to Ceiling Windows and a Loft
Mimi was the best venue host possible for our live music event. From graciously allowing us to use nearby space for storage, to accommodating our multiple site visit requests and always being responsive to our questions with a smile, Mimi made the planning process so...
Nick P.
Art Gallery/Retail Space In Williamsburg, Brooklyn
New York Narratives,' at this awesome venue and couldn’t be happier with the choice. Despite a slight dip in foot traffic due to New York Fashion Week, the ambiance inside was perfect for showcasing my work, complete with live music and a bartender setting...
Sydney S.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side
FREE BODY PROJECT booked this beautiful space for a panel event. It was fabulous and fit our needs perfectly. Light and acoustics for live music were lovely and there was ample space for our 60 guests as well as room for food and drink tables. Michael...
Demi S.
Creative & Artsy Midtown Event Studio
The space was very nice and spacious. We had a live music and the sound in the space was perfect. Gavy was very helpful to set up as well. I will definitely book again...
Yurina S.
State-of-the-Art Private Boutique Space for your next Event
loved having a birthday party with live music there. Everyone loved being there and we had a great time. I definitely want to book again...
Malcolm W.
Once Upon A Time - Unique Film & Photo Dreamscape w/ Secret Garden (Williamsburg)
sized music events. The day of my event was rainy and with the help of your hosts Danielle and tara, the event was a shining success. Myself and every patron that attended truly enjoyed the Rainy Saturday we enjoyed live jazz music and...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.