Rent a live music venue in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA

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Two individuals sing karaoke while a third person stands behind a bar in a brightly lit space adorned with purple and pink hues.
from$175/hr
Baba's House

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

Baba's House. “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...
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A spacious bar with a vibrant mural of a woman's face on the wall, surrounded by warm wooden accents and a well-stocked shelf of beverages.
from$200/hr
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(12)
Venue capacity icon40

Cocktail Lounge

The space can comfortably accommodate parties of 30 - 40 people, depending on seating requirements. Great for birthday parties, art shows and parties. The space features a full bar, turntables, art, plug and play projector system, all nestled inside a beautiful retro style. The space...
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A spacious room with wooden flooring, featuring a colorful mural on one wall and mirrored surfaces reflecting the interior.
from$50/hr
Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon30

Dance Studio

Welcome to our space! A warm, naturally lit studio with mirrors, dance floor, cubbies, and lounge space. Our space is 800 sq ft, with south-west facing windows that let natural light in all day. A creative hub nestled in the same building as Flax Art...
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The exterior of a wine shop and bar named "Coco Noir," featuring large glass windows and a modern architectural design.
from$650/hr
Downtown Wine Bar and Lounge with a Modern and Minimalist Design

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon75

Wine Bar

...available. There is a large screen available for visuals, and an excellent an sound system for music. For Additional Budget: we can include live music for your event. Staff onsite will include a dedicated bartender and server, additional...
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Brooklyn Loft-Esque Event Space for Creatives, Community-Driven Initiatives Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$300/hr
Brooklyn Loft-Esque Event Space for Creatives, Community-Driven Initiatives

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon200

Event Space

WHAT WILL YOU CREATE HERE? Welcome to 1308 Broadway by ABG spaces. Our mission is to offer this space as a resource for artists and community-driven movements. Our sliding scale pricing is designed to reflect our values, offering accessible rates to those who need it...
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A spacious outdoor area filled with circular tables and white chairs, surrounded by tents and buildings.
from$170/hr
Huge Blank Canvas Event Space in Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon700

Event Space

This is our huge event space that is a blank canvas- perfect for your next event. It can comfortably fit 700 people standing and 300 people seated. You are welcome to bring your own food & beverages. Events that have more than 50+ people will...
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Urban restaurant and bar with large windows and patio Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$1,000/hr
Urban restaurant and bar with large windows and patio

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon60

Restaurant

...wide variety of food for caterings and events. We have a great sound system and have the capacity to have live music upon request...
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Reviews for live music venues

Edwina L.
Industrial Flex space with Natural lighting
Both available rooms are blank slates that are very versatile. We started our evening in the smaller space as a cocktail party with live music and a grazing table for guest as they arrived. Then we transitioned to the larger space for dinner and the birthday...
Bebe M.
Modern Community/Student Center and Office by CSUN
Darren was great to work with. Very flexible and accommodating. He mentioned that we could have the live music outdoors and it was the best place for them. The venue itself was amazing! So bright and airy with lots of room. All my guests commented...
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...
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...
Artpärdē I.
Photo/Video Studio w/ Natural Light (Blackout Avail.)
Jettison Creative is lovely, light-filled, adaptable space. It was perfect for our Artist Mixer with live music, dance, and painting in an intimate setting. The staff is very knowledgable and we will definitely be returning...
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...
Chloe A.
Commercial Studio for parties and events (Available only through April 2025)
The place was perfect for the live music event we had planned. All the speakers/lights were easily controlled through a device and a thorough walk-through/tour was given by the hosts. I would book this venue again...
Chidochashe M.
Intimate event space in the heart of Shoreditch, London
This space, is absolutely amazing. We had a live music Christian event/ games night. Jennings was a very accommodating host and I would definitely recommend this venue...
Nate L.
Minimal & Versatile White Wall Gallery Storefront perfect for Art Exhibitions, Pop-Up Shops, and Events
This was a phenomenal space! We hosted a successful pop-up market & live music performances for the release party of our magazine. Thank you Austin for a great experience...
Dwan A.
Downtown (Eastside) multi-use event space with 5,000sqft courtyard and stage
WOW! It was a seamless process booking and viewing this venue. Flann offers an AMAZING space for an AMAZING price! The indoor space had plenty of room to host a live music event and a small audience to cheer them on! The outdoor courtyard had...
Orhillai H.
Music recital, live performance, presentation, meeting, workshop, party, rehearsal space, musical theatre
We hosted a live music show at this space and had an absolutely fantastic experience. The venue was perfect for our needs. great acoustics, intimate setting, and everything was clean and ready to go. Aaron was incredibly responsive, kind, and professional throughout the entire process...
Leslie L.
Dance Studio in the Pilsen area of Chicago
am so happy to have found this space for my live music event. It was prefect for the setting I was going for. CJ was extremely helpful, communicative and prompt with everything I needed. Surly will be booking again...
Chana T.
Amazing Production Space - Tent at the Rescue
booked this awesome tent space for recording a live music video, and it was an INCREDIBLE experience! Firstly, Troy (the host) was SO helpful throughout the entire process - answering all my questions beforehand and helping me carry all my gear and set up lights onsite. This...
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...
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...
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...
Valley Boy James G.
Unique Industrial Warehouse Treasure near Downtown
loved this location so much. It was perfect for my video shoot. We captured live music performances and I couldn’t be happier with them. Thanks Angela...
Mary J.
Spacious Union Square Contemporary Gallery in Historic Building
space. This was the best place we've ever rented. We hosted our holiday party here and the space was phenomenal. We had live music, a bar and a catering station. People still had room to dance and socialize. I highly recommend this Gallery...
Kimberly D.
All-glass Event Space - Fully Customizable
to the food table location, we had the perfect layout with plenty of space to dance! The acoustics are lovely (we had some live music selections). And the day of, I must say that BRIAN is THE BEST! 10/10. Talk about anticipating needs and having the...
Chloe N.
Bookstore in beautiful rustic brick building with plenty of space for small meetings or workshops.
was perfect, and it helped our music really set the mood. Everyone was so welcoming, Plus, the host Lizz was so cute and gracious, made the whole experience even better. Definitely a great spot to host a live music, this place has...