Rent a launch event venue in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Beautiful lounge with stage
Downtown Oakland, CA30 guests
Multi purpose space filled with natural light, illuminated by three dandelions chandeliers.
Great for birthday parties, celebrations, a reunions, receptions and more!
12ft wrap around bar with high chairs.
4 Couches with coffee tables
12ft stage with 4 speakers and mice stand.
2 tall tables with 2 chairs
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$448 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Parliament Event Venue
Downtown Oakland, CA180 guests
Parliament Event Venue. Nestled inside Old Oakland’s historic neighborhood of tree lined and lit streets, paved brick sidewalks and Victorian era architecture, Parliament offers a vibrant upscale and versatile event space in Old Oakland. Corporate, private and holiday events to photo, film and commercial shoots no event is too
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Club Lounge
Downtown Oakland, CA200 guests
Grand Event Space with Luxury Amenities
Host your next gathering in a spacious, elegant venue designed for large parties, galas, and corporate events. This versatile space accommodates 120 seated guests or 200 standing, ensuring comfort for every occasion.
Highlighting the venue is a beautiful outdoor area, offering a
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$986 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
200 guests
Oakstop. Beautiful gallery and event space for team "off sites", workshops, receptions, conferences, exhibits, and parties. Rotating art series professionally installed as well as unique colorful stools to match almost any color theme. Plenty of windows and access to separate adjoining roof deck event space for an
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$712 total
before taxes
2 hr min
UnCommon Gallery at The Rotunda
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
UnCommon Gallery at The Rotunda. Located in the iconic Rotunda Building at 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza, this flexible 3,800 sq. ft. space is ideal for art exhibitions, pop up events, and creative showcases. With a large open floor plan, high ceilings, and abundant natural light, Suite 410 offers a clean, modern
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$1,152 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
Oakstop. A large open retail floor space with natural light accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties.
This space is setup as a gallery as well with beautiful art from local artists, providing a colorful backdrop for your meeting or event.
Features street level entry,
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$959 total
before taxes
4 hr min
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Bay View Skyline Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA80 guests
Beautiful Event Space with Stunning Skyline Views
Experience elegance at its peak on the 39th floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area. This sophisticated venue comfortably accommodates 50 seated guests or 80 standing, making it the perfect choice for cocktail parties, intimate gatherings,
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$986 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Oakland Museum
Downtown Oakland, CA950 guests
Oakland Museum. **Private & Non profit events**
OMCA is a place where you can strengthen your sense of community and belonging together. Inspire your event guests with a personalized experience including networking, great food by local caterers, and the best gathering place in the heart of Oakland.
OMCA offers special
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$6,242 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Velvett Studios
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (13)
25 guests
Velvett Studios. At intro rate through the remainder of 2025!
Golden light, modular furniture, and downtown Oakland energy. Everything you need for the perfect intimate event, workshop, or celebration is right here.
Host your next baby shower, bridal shower, small workshop, pop up shop, or intimate celebration in this
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$90 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Downtown Event Space with Huge Windows and Bar
Downtown Oakland, CA75 guests
Welcome to an elegant and adaptable event venue ideal for a variety of special occasions. This clean and spacious gallery is flooded with natural light thanks to huge windows that allow you to appreciate beautiful Oakland from the heart of the city.
Conveniently located near the
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$822 total
before taxes
5 hr min
International Suite: Large Event Space & Gallery
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (17)
200 guests
2000 sq ft space, that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. This Gallery space is a self contained suite, offering even more privacy for groups that require exclusive space for a long session.
A portable projector and screen with
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$420 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Baba's House & 13 Orphans
Downtown Oakland, CA50 guests
Baba's House & 13 Orphans. “So this is a snack shop AND an event space?”
Yes, indeed. We designed the space so that it can be an empty canvas for creativity.
Want to perform with your own guest list? A dance party? Comedy night? Movie experience?
Want a space to host a company party,
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$1,824 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Event and Theater space 30 seconds from BART in Oakland.
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
40 guests
The space is conveniently located 30 seconds from 12th Street BART.
The space is 902 square feet with a stage. 40 chairs are available. LED overhead and theater lights are also available.
The space has been used as a photo studio, event space, theater space and classroom.
Total capacity
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (3)
175 guests
$200/ Hr Everyday before 8pm
$400/Hr Everyday 8pm 2am
Our rates include event space, staff and security.
Message us for specials :)
** Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are only available with drink packages.
** Weekends have a higher rate because we'd be closing off 1 or both floors
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$986 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (10)
75 guests
Oakstop. A fully customizable space in Downtown Oakland that serves as an art gallery, and event space. This space allows for various different styles of meetings and gatherings, movie screenings and performances, and the perfect place for networking workshops.
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$420 total
before taxes
2 hr min
STAK Space
Downtown Oakland, CA350 guests
STAK Space. Welcome to our brand new downtown event floor—perfect for speaker panels, team offsites, networking events, or creative workshops. The space features a theater style setup ideal for presentations, panel discussions, and group meetings.
In addition to the main seating area, guests can enjoy a modern lounge space
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$986 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Modern Off-site Meeting & Conference Space Office
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (3)
25 guests
Our warm and modern office space is located in the heart of JackLondon. Within walking distance of dozens of hotels, restaurants and easily accessible by public transportation.
The 1500+ Square office has been refurbished; New paint, redone floors, lighting, windows, and new state of the
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$833 total
before taxes
7 hr min
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - Super Bowl Ready!
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
150 guests
Welcome! A great lounge space for unique gatherings, record releases, birthdays, quincenera’s, graduations, baby showers and more! Featuring a beautiful bar, hardwood floors, and modern furniture. We are nestled in the heart of uptown Oakland. We provide access to a prep kitchen, ice machine,
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$876 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Primetime Golf
Downtown Oakland, CA75 guests
Primetime Golf. This indoor golf facility is a golfer's paradise right in the heart of downtown Oakland. This state of the art venue offers a premier indoor golfing experience like no other. With its cutting edge technology and meticulously designed space, it's the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts
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$712 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Oakstop
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
100 guests
Oakstop. Manning Gallery Suite: Gallery & Event Space
A spacious retail floor space with natural light and brick accents accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. Features street level entry, hardwood floors, and access to other adjacent spaces for use as breakouts.
A spacious retail floor space
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a launch event venue cost to rent in Downtown Oakland?
Launch event venues in Downtown Oakland average $332 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 $198, whereas larger venues run about $925 per hour.
launch event venues Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for launch event venues venues in Oakland, ranging between $198 and $925.
$332/hr average
$198/hr$925/hr
How popular are launch event venues in Downtown Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 115331 people into their launch event venues with reviews averaging 4.88 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent launch event venues in Downtown Oakland?
Most launch event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 72 people in attendance. You’ll find the most launch events starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
launch event venues Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for launch event venues in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
Reviews for launch event venues
Manny B.
Light-Filled Studio Space in Elmwood
Great space to host a book launch of Pillars & Walls. Josh was great at communication and the space was perfect for our 20+ group of people! Highly recommend...
Halim C.
Blank Canvas Event Space in Downtown Oakland with Natural Lighting & Industrial Decor
great space. Our launch event had 120 in attendance(standing room). We were able to set up registration and meal tables, tables and chairs provided by the space.
We requested use of a portable speaker and wireless mike, which worked perfect for making announcements.
There was access to one...
Allison C.
Intimate, Luxury Event Space in the Heart of FiDi (5pm-10pm)
and made this entire experience seamless. From the very first message, they were responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping us create a successful product release party.
They went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, made setup and logistics easy, and were a calming, reliable presence throughout the event...
Ikeena H.
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
and spacious, and the host is really helpful if you get mixed up around access and other items. I enjoy doing my virtual cooking demo work here and I'm grateful that it's not too far from home. Top notch! Can't wait to book my next class...
Salt J.
Art Gallery with Private Sunny Backyard
We used this space for our launch and the space was great! The host was super responsive. Ryder who is usually onsite is a little pushy at clean up time, but overall positive vibes...
Jennifer K.
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
Absolutely loved it. We rented the location for a video shoot for an upcoming product launch. The day before our booking, I had a severe case of stomach flu and wasn't able to make the appointment.
David was extremely understanding and worked with me to re-schedule the...
Jennifer K.
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
needed to film marketing materials for a product launch and I thoroughly enjoyed using this space.
The lighting was great and everything was easy to move around to make space for filming...
Conchita M.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
location is easy to find and not far at all from the freeway. Parking was a breeze for us. We hosted a private intimate launch event for our business Mercurydeliveryinc.com to showcase our many products. Had around 30 guests and everyone was comfortable and fit perfectly. We arrived an...
Aj M.
Open Theater Space in Uptown Oakland
hosted an album release party here & I loved the space, all of my guests were raving about how nice it was. The venue is also ADA accessible which is wonderful. Colleen was very helpful to me. I would definitely recommend...
Aj M.
Beautiful Loft Space in Uptown Oakland
hosted my EP release party here. Colleen & her team were so sweet, responsive and accommodating. I so appreciated the space & would def book again...
Casey R.
Industrial Chic Event Venue
Responsive staff, state of the art technology and beautiful venue!! My launch event was a major success!!
Casey
Marjon S.
Urban Wine Bar in West Oakland's upcoming Prescott Area
This place is amazing and so low key! I had a launch event for my Cosmetics brand and it went very well. The people that work there are great hosts and Monty (the owner) is a great easy going guy. I would definitely recommend booking this place! It...
Megan S.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
This was a wonderful venue for my book launch! Maria was responsive and helpful, and the space is just gorgeous
Akeem S.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
Tertulia and their crew were absolutely amazing! we hosted our launch party on a Sunday evening and they were very helpful in making our event a success! If you are looking for a friendly host a comfortable and creative space I cannot recommend them enough...
Joscelyn W.
Modern Midsize Conference Room
Perfect for private's product demo
Chanell J. W.
Spacious Coffeehouse with Lake View
in booking it for a future event. I will definitely book this venue again...the location, staff and setting was perfect for my CD release mixer and it was kid friendly which my guest and I loved. Thank you Kedar and Crew.
Chanell J. Wilson...
Azeem W.
Downtown Performance Space w/ Brick Walls, Skylights, & Stage
needs of the event. Audrey, booking agent for the space, was also super responsive to messages and requests as well. I had a album release show here and the intimate vibe was perfect for the occasion...
La Kesha W.
Spacious Industrial Warehouse Event Venue
would definitely book with this host again. I hosted a furniture launch and just as advertised, the space was perfect. Because I only saw the space once before I actually had a spatial plan drawn out, I had to go back to measure to make sure everything would work...
Rylan W.
Spacious Gallery with Bar in Nice Neighborhood
This was the best event space I could have asked for to accomidate my book launch.
Rene was incredibly communicative and helped out getting everything situated ahead of time for setup.
Space was perfect and private...
Qimei Z.
Creative Downtown Amphitheater Space
We host a demo open house for our company, we had around 70-80 ppl came over, this place was great! we had a great night! Charlie took a video to show me how is this place, it looks just the same! very nice...