Rent a live music venue in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
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Custom-designed recording complex conveniently located in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA180 guests
Brick facility in Santa Monica featuring three distinct spaces: a professional recording studio, a private mixing room, and a live performance area with full stage accommodating up to 180 guests. The building includes a full kitchen with stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, and sink, plus comfortable lounge…
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$200
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3 hr min
Spacious Westside Warehouse
Pico, Santa Monica, CA75 guests
Large, open floor warehouse space perfect for for live music , recording, presentations, lectures, trainings, workshops, and more. Polished concrete floors and high ceilings, 275 sq ft stage with full AV capabilities.…
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$200
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3 hr min
All-In-One Creative Compound with LED Wall, Stage, Podcast Studio & Event Space – Santa Monica
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA500 guests
Welcome to CreatorSpace LA, a massive 7,000 square foot all in one creative compound located in Santa Monica, built for high level productions, private events, brand activations, content creation, and immersive experiences. This space is designed to function as a true turnkey venue. Whether you…
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$650
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4 hr min
Downtown Santa Monica Industrial Venue for Multi-purpose Use
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (6)
50 guests
We are a 75 seat cabaret style comedy venue with flexible seating. We also have a 16 ft by 9 ft wood stage that is great for meetings, conferences, recordings, and performances. Included in our venue is a green room, bathrooms, and a beer and…
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$175
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2 hr min
Exclusive Santa Monica Event Space and 16 Recording Studios
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA300 guests
Prime Santa Monica event space with stage, lighting and AV. This newly renovated, modern blank-canvas venue features tall ceilings, clean architectural lines, and modular lounge seating that can be easily rearranged to fit your vision — from intimate writing retreats and creative workshops to full-scale…
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$990
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4 hr min
Spacious Studio in Venice Beach
Venice, Venice Beach, CA75 guests
Dive into Venice Beach's cutting-edge creative nexus, meticulously engineered for today's live streaming demands. Nestled within our generous 1,600 square-foot realm with a majestic 32-foot ceiling height, you'll find dual studio sanctuaries. Downstairs, a broadcast-grade stage beckons, designed to elevate live panels and discussions. It's…
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$300
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4 hr min
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7500 sq ft multilevel open space with speakeasy in downtown Santa Monica
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA200 guests
Wide open tri-level space equipped with two full bars and speakeasy with 2 VIP areas and 2 bungalows. Features innovative, interactive sports technology making debut in US. Robust Bose Soundsystem throughout venue and more than 15 programmable big screens for digital content selected by host.…
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$1,500
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2 hr min
150 Seat Theater with Art Deco Bar and Lounge
Santa Monica, CA4.8 (12)
150 guests
We have a magic themed art deco bar and lounge in front, with a 150 seat theater in the back, often showcasing magicians, comedians, burlesque dancers, and more! The space is great for performers as we have a dressing room and green room available for…
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$275
/hr
4 hr min
Santa Monica studio with large live rooms, classic vibe, and great sounds
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA10 guests
Professional recording studio with tons of space for band recording, video shoots, podcasts, or listening parties. The studio's control room connects to four large live rooms. We can easily accommodate large bands, choirs, or groups. Soundproof room for recording vocals, voiceovers, or podcasts. Custom lighting…
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$150
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10 hr min
wabi sabi three-story loft in the heart of venice beach
Venice, CA250 guests
nestled just behind abbot kinney boulevard, this three-story loft offers a hidden oasis designed to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and community. with its high ceilings, lush plants, and abundance of natural light, every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to nurture connection. ideal for: ○ yoga, breathwork,…
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$1,000
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4 hr min
Unique Venice Music Studio with Outdoor Patio
Venice, CA100 guests
We are a second floor music studio space available for photos and filming. At this time we are not renting for parties, events or studio sessions. We are one block from the beach and famous Venice sign, so there lots of opportunities and cool spots…
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$150
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1 hr min
Beautiful 52 Seat Upscale Black Box Theater
McLaughlin, culver city, CA50 guests
great location for movie or video shoots. daily and hourly rentals. perfect for rehearsals, auditions, workshops, classes, theater productions, improv and stand up and music shows. host available to facilitate whatever you may need. we have state of the art sound equipment and lights. two…
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$150
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4 hr min
Santa Monica Studio
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA25 guests
The space is perfect for workout classes, meditation, dancing and more. It comes equipped with a sound system, a microphone and a camera to record and stream live online. There is a stage in the room that can be used for meditation or non workout…
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$99
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2 hr min
Indoor Pickleball Venue and Event Space
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA100 guests
Our Indoor Pickleball Venue and Event Space is an indoor pickleball facility located in the old Adidas store located on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. We have 3 courts, 2 lounge areas, and a bar. There are large glass doors that provide great natural lighting.…
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$300
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2 hr min
Beautiful Santa Monica Mansion on the Beach
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA4.9 (31)
100 guests
Our space is perfect for hosting a wide range of events and gatherings, boasting a beautiful large second floor flooded with natural lighting, a large kitchen, multiple outdoor patios, and multiple living rooms. The open layout offers flexibility for various event setups and ensures a…
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$150
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3 hr min
William H Hannon Theater
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA350 guests
The William H. Hannon Theater is Mount Saint Mary's University's premier performance venue on the Chalon Campus, offering an intimate and professionally equipped setting for theatrical productions, film screenings, lectures, musical performances, guest speakers, and special events. Designed to support both academic and community programming,…
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$1,563
/hr
8 hr min
Beautiful Westside Event Space, Fully-Equipped and Staffed
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA5.0 (31)
400 guests
🌿 Westside Sanctuary for Connection, Creativity, and Celebration Step into a hidden gem in the heart of West LA — a serene, light-filled loft designed for people to gather, create, and celebrate with ease. Whether you’re leading a wellness experience, hosting a private dinner, or…
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$349
/hr
2 hr min
Westside Black Box Space
Santa Monica, CA4.9 (22)
50 guests
Highways is a highly versatile venue, equipped to serve a wide range of producers and presenters with a professional rental experience. Most commonly used for staging productions, screening films, workshops, video shoots, and presenting visual art, our space is also no strangers to special events,…
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$150
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4 hr min
Westside Industrial Event Space
Venice, CA4.9 (18)
300 guests
| ABOUT | The space is a hidden gem on the Westside only steps to Venice Beach. Our unique private Westside studio has over 2000 sq/ft of open space and still retains much of the original industrial features; beautiful concrete floors, high-vaulted wood rafter ceilings,…
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$500
/hr
6 hr min
The Best space for all your event
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA168 guests
…Cuisine & Full Bar. This gorgeous outdoor Space is 4,000 sf . It is perfect for a wedding, engagement party, DJ Event, Live Music , Art Show, Movie Premiere Party, Comedy Show , Private Party, Reception & Corporate Event.
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$400
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4 hr min
Alcohol-Free Venice Sanctuary for Wellness Events & Sober Celebrations
Venice, CA75 guests
Flow Life Sanctuary is a colorful, alcohol-free Venice venue for wellness events, workshops, sober celebrations, launch gatherings, community circles, performances, and mindful social events. The space works well for seated events, movement-based gatherings, sound baths, lectures, small performances, vendor activations, and creative community programming. Guests…
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$225
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2 hr min
Culver City location with an industrial downtown vibe. Industrial space with a stage, kitchen area and office hub.
Culver - West, Culver City, CA250 guests
Our location is ideally located in Culver City adjacent to Mar Vista and Marina Del Rey. This space is perfect for performances, meetings, conferences, retreats, and corporate events. There is a kitchen area with a sink, refrigerator, and three microwaves with a television for presentations,…
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$350
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4 hr min
Stage for any venue & any event
Palms, Los Angeles, CA3000 guests
This stage is great for Concerts, presentations, meetings and more. The stage is 32' feet wide and 24' deep, And comes with 2 stair units. And the roof can accommodate up to 13,500 pounds. Multiple hanging options for any rigging needs. The stage can be…
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$750
/hr
5 hr min
Santa Monica Pico Event Space
Pico, Santa Monica, CA75 guests
Synchronistic Flowers & Marketplace 1745 sq. ft. Creative Event & Marketplace Space in Santa Monica Welcome to Synchronistic Flowers & Marketplace, a versatile 1,745-square-foot creative venue located at 1819 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, just minutes from the beach and directly across from Santa Monica College.…
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$125
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3 hr min
Santa Monica Recording Studio with Third Street Promenade Access
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA35 guests
Record your song then walk to the beach! Or grab any food, drinks, coffee, and come right back for more with Santa Monica's famous Third Street Promenade directly outside. Music & Vocal Recording, Music Production/Mixing, Instrument Recording Two Different & Unique rooms w/ custom hand-painted…
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$100
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4 hr min
Open-Air Pavilion on 3rd Street Promenade – Perfect for Brand Activations, Pop-Ups, Events and Meet-ups
Downtown, santa monica, CA100 guests
Welcome to one of the most unique and high-visibility event spaces in Santa Monica — an iconic open-air pavilion located directly on the world-famous 3rd Street Promenade. This freestanding structure sits in the center of the pedestrian walkway, surrounded by constant foot traffic from tourists,…
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$175
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2 hr min
Multi look event Venue — open space
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA100 guests
…vision. Event Venue • Event Space • Private Events • Corporate Events • Piano Recitals • Piano Concerts • Classical Music • Live Music • Private Concerts • Film Location • Filming Location • Production Space • Photoshoot Location • Music Video Location • Album Release…
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$149
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3 hr min
Venice Canals Loft, Modern First & Second Floor, Indoor Event Space, Ocean Breeze & Creative Energy
Venice, Marina Del Rey, CA90 guests
…| Poetry Night | Meetup | Social Mixer | Reception | Gathering | Brand Experience | Co-Working Space | Creative Workshop | Live Music KEYWORDS Venice event venue • Los Angeles full building rental • indoor/outdoor event space LA • rooftop event venue Venice • private…
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$500
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1 hr min
'Studio Unlikely' - Venice Beach - Photo Studio & Event Space
Venice, CA100 guests
Photo Shoot description: Welcome to a thoughtfully designed creative studio in Los Angeles, built for photo shoots, brand content. This space blends a warm, residential feel with a clean, production-friendly layout—making it easy to create beautiful, editorial-quality work. More than just a studio, this space…
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$500
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4 hr min
Penthouse of Venice Beach
Venice, CA5.0 (22)
49 guests
!!!READ OUR RULES!!! Discover the Ultimate Event Space in Venice Beach Welcome to a one-of-a-kind venue offering a perfect blend of beachfront charm and rooftop sophistication. Rising four stories above the iconic Venice Boardwalk, this stunning location provides an unparalleled backdrop for a variety of…
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$1,300
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4 hr min
westside recording studio for artists, producers, engineers, composers, podcasters
Sunset Park, santa monica, CA30 guests
tucked into the idyllic neighborhoods of Santa Monica is our 1300 square-foot recording flex space. An existing studio for well over four decades, our room consist of a control room, a live room, four isolation booths, a private lounge, and a private bathroom. It is…
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$400
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4 hr min
Venice Beach Rooftop & Modern Loft w/ Canal Views: Perfect for Events, Offsites, and Productions at Sawubona
Venice, CA180 guests
…| Poetry Night | Meetup | Social Mixer | Reception | Gathering | Brand Experience | Co-Working Space | Creative Workshop | Live Music KEYWORDS Venice event venue • Los Angeles full building rental • indoor/outdoor event space LA • rooftop event venue Venice • private…
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$700
/hr
1 hr min
The Studio At The Beach
Santa Monica, CA5.0 (67)
120 guests
Extraordinary ocean front home located on the sand of Santa Monica Beach. High end and recently remodeled space perfect for photo shoots, commercials and special events. Retractable glass doors on two different levels lead to private ocean view balconies. Designer done bar with multiple lounge…
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$599
/hr
4 hr min
Beautiful Music Teaching Studio
Pico, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (89)
3 guests
This is a great space, approximately 200 square feet, for teaching acoustical instruments like piano and guitar and voice lessons. There is a baby grand piano which stays tuned year round. There are several chairs for seating. The piano is at one end of the…
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$20
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1 hr min
Birthday Event
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA49 guests
Located in DownTown Santa Monica on 3rd St Promenade. Features: Classic Arcade Games Polycades VR headsets & simulations 100-player Game Show Punch Bob Photo Booth Full Bar & food delivery from 1212 & Britannia Pub Catering from 1212 Santa Monica Restaurant Upstairs VIP Lounge Outdoor…
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$1,500
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3 hr min
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (1059)
90 guests
Best in LA '23-'24'-25-'26, 1,000+ 5-star reviews, private access to ALL three levels. Tour video upon request, showcasing our current complimentary strolling party-style setup -"A planner's dream! Mendocino Farms, Sidecar Doughnuts, Bluestone Lane Coffee all in our building!!" Thanks so much for visiting our listing.…
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$170
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4 hr min
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 October 2026.
How popular are live music venues in Downtown?
Our local hosts have welcomed 8755 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 6 hours, with 106 people in attendance. You’ll find the most live music starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
live music venues Booking Times in Santa Monica, CA
Image representing average rental time for live music venues in Santa Monica, emphasizing most start between 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
How much does a live music venue cost to rent in Downtown?
Live music venues in Downtown average $323 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 $136, whereas larger venues run about $645 per hour.
live music venues Pricing Range in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for live music venues venues in Santa Monica, ranging between $136 and $645.
$323/hr average
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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
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.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private 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.
Boutique 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...
Emily P.
The Dojo
Ian and his team were the best! Incredibly accommodating and communicative. If you are looking for a place for live music or an event BOOK HERE!! Thank you Ian...
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...
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Updated October 5, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.