Rent a live music venue in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

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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 Downtown?

Live music venues in Downtown average $266 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 $156, whereas larger venues run about $225 per hour.

How popular are live music venues in Downtown?

Our local hosts have welcomed 6957 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent live music venues in Downtown?

Most live music venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 38 people in attendance. You’ll find the most live music starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Reviews for live music venues

Tonya A.
Large Magical Outdoor Space in Inglewood
like a treehouse vibe. it also has a stage that we got to use for live music performance as well as a mic. we hosted a live music and paint event with food, worked out perfectly. the kitchen and bathroom area is...
Nik B.
Contemporary Loft Space for Events in Hollywood [Space 3]
foot tall BOSE speakers were my favorite part and made the music sound amazing. He provided a sound mix board that had multiple inputs for microphones and keyboard to make settling up live music very easy. Our guests were extremely impressed by the...
Isis B.
Terraced Spanish Style Garden with Fountain
Andre was an amazing host, good communication + beautiful space. We filmed a live music video. If you want to use the central area with the fountain for video, make sure to book before noon or after 3pm bc it gets **a lot** of sunlight. Otherwise, would...
Mary B.
INTRO OFFER: Boho Chic Patio Venue for Vibrant Gatherings and Live Performances
Amazing space for intimate live music!! Owners were super hospitable and friendly, will definitely be returning
Valerie C.
Garden Patio for Outdoor Events
attendance and it fit everyone perfectly for sit down brunch. We had all the food inside the annex and the tables outdoors with live music playing. We also were able to have yard games on the grassy area. The space was more than advertised, note the...
Mana C.
Urban, Sunlit, Exposed Brick Photo Studio in the Heart of LA
Such great and responsive hosts. They made our lives so easy. The space was amazing. We shot two live music sets and it was fairly noise proof. We did loose sunlight pretty quick and didn't bring enough additional lighting so definitely account for that...
Laraine C.
Black Box Studio in East Hollywood with Bar/Lobby for Dance/Music Rehearsals, Staged Readings, Recitals, Private Lessons, Meetings, Shoots, Self-Tapes, etc.
Great space for our purpose of recording a small production live music video. We brought in flameless candles for ambience. Recommend taking an Uber there as parking could be a challenge. Overall, a great price for the 3 hours we utilized the space...
Paolo C.
Hollywood Multi-use space
had hosted a live music event at this space, and not only did the space deliver on everything, but both Rosco (host) and Madison (bartender) were incredibly helpful, supportive, and responsive the entire night (and even beforehand)! The space itself was able to accommodate all of...
Farron F.
Retro-Chic Speakeasy/Cocktail Lounge & Bar in Santa Monica
bar staff & manager. This space is absolutely phenomenal!!! It was intimate, unique, and it gave all our guests the perfect vibe. We played live music & used the DJ, an wonderful night that we will all remember...
Kelly F.
Hollywood VIP Event LIVE MUSIC Art Gallery Space with Hollywood Blvd view
end of the night. Their attention to detail made it clear they are passionate about hosting memorable events. Whether you're planning a live music showcase, a private party, or an immersive art experience, Poets Road Gallery is the place to make your vision come to...
Sophie F.
Westside Black Box Space
My co-producer and I rented this venue for a live music and dance event to kick off our new project/organization, and we could not be more happy with the whole experience at the space! The host Leo is very responsive and accommodating, and he...
Amber G.
Stunning Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
Hello, do you allow dj and/or live music? And can you park a food truck out front
Shruthi I.
Recording and Podcast Studio
The place is absolutely wonderful, I really enjoyed my time recording here! My friend and I came here to record a live music video and we loved the ambience of the studio. It is soundproofed and well equipped with a lot of audio gear as well...
Luna M.
Black Box Theatre In The Heart Of Sherman Oaks
The theater was perfect for my event, which consisted of a music video premiere followed by a live music performance. Andrey was such a pleasure to work with. He was so accommodating and did an excellent job running lights and sound during the...
Brianne N.
Luxury Hollywood Hills Mansion w/ Breathtaking Valley Views
Great host and the space was incredible! Would rent again for creating content and live music covers
Andrew O.
Loft Style Warehouse Lots Of Space & Natural Light!!!
Great space!!! We shot some live music sessions here and it was great! Really high ceilings and a lot of space. More space than we even expected. There are enough of cool things in the space to make an interesting background, but also enough space to...
Deirdre S.
Westside Los Angeles Event Space
Jillian was very accommodating. The facility is an amazing venue for food, dancing and live music. Thanks Jillian...
Oksanna S.
White piano Natural light
Wow, this place was just like the photos! I used it for a live music video shoot including the piano and boy does it play smoothly. Tempted to rent again just to get to play this piano again...all in all Vaughn was super welcoming and...
Taos S.
Two-Story Eclectic Photo/Video Studio with Middle Eastern Flair
Great space! We hosted a private live music show (downstairs) and the artists, as well as the audience, had a blast. Upstairs also had a good vibe for the guests to hangout and chat. Parking was super easy (which is a plus, especially in LA). Finally...
Melvin Z.
Creative Space! Production & Events!
This space is amazing! The decorations are very cute and have a magical vibe. The audio equipment/sound system is superb and great for live music and music playback. There's a nice selection of colorful lights that will make your event stand out...

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.