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A large, empty industrial space with a polished gray concrete floor and exposed brick walls, featuring overhead lighting and a garage door.
from$60/hr
INNER CITY DREAM SPACE

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon30

Warehouse

...great number of film and cinema productions within the last year. Owned, operated, and managed by a 30 year professional in the Performing and Visual Arts. We offer free exterior parking. Vehicles may also be used inside of the warehouse space for music videos, and...
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Take Center Stage in Beverly/Morgan Park! Auditorium with flexible seating options up to 200 people Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$250/hr
Take Center Stage in Beverly/Morgan Park! Auditorium with flexible seating options up to 200 people

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon200

Auditorium

Hosting a play, an awards dinner, or a large Zumba class? With 3500 sq feet at your disposal, you can set up seating auditorium style or set up tables all facing the stage. There is a full-size kitchen immediately next to the banquet hall. This...
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Woman of Color Productions LLC 402 Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$145/hr
Woman of Color Productions LLC 402

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon65

Art Studio

...near Southside neighborhood of Bridgeport. Events and projects that would work well in the space include but aren't limited to performances, rehearsal for performance, film shoots, photography shoots, fundraisers, parties and meetings. Studio 402 features storage and shelving in one corner near the windows...
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Art Studio in South Side Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$140/hr
Art Studio in South Side

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon65

Art Studio

...Studio 402 is best suited for intimate performances, rehearsal for performance, corporate events, parties and other creative projects. The space features double-doors that open up to an over 1000 square-foot rectangular room. This room also features 2 large mobile walls that can be...
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Dynasty Room Venue Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$125/hr
Dynasty Room Venue

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon65

Event Space

...want to use our space for we can make it happen with our in house Decorators. Equipped With 20 foot Stage for performances , dance , hosting and any Entertainment. Dj Booth , Wireless Microphone , WiFi , TVs , Sound system Subwoofer , Led Lighting , Sleek Design , in House Staff , Security...
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A modern living room features large windows with light curtains, a sofa, a circular ottoman, a decorative rug, and a view of a landscape outside.
from$350/hr
CasaNova Modern City Living

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon15

Townhome

Sprawling 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 4 Story house nestled on private cul de sac in a residential area. Chicago's North Kenwood/Bronzeville neighborhood walking distance to the lakefront and 10 min drive to just about anywhere in city's loop. Features open floor plan with hardwood floors...
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A modern living space features hardwood floors, white walls, and a combination of a dining area and lounge with blue curtains, wooden furniture, and decorative plants.
from$70/hr
Curated Southside Oasis

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon30

Apartment

Amazing 3 bdrm/1 bth open concept. Located in the historical southside Bronzeville area. Each room has been curated with a simple eclectic vibe. With over 1300 sq ft of space you can see straight back to the end of the house. Great lighting but even...
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Book store and Community Arts Space Near the Pullman Historical District Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
Book store and Community Arts Space Near the Pullman Historical District

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon40

Gallery

...Versatile Event Area: Our flexible event space is perfect for a range of activities including author readings, workshops, art exhibitions, and live performances. With adjustable lighting and ample seating, it's an ideal setting for both intimate gatherings and larger community events. Creative Arts Studio...
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Women of Color Productions 406 Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$130/hr
Women of Color Productions 406

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon50

Art Studio

...best suited for intimate performances, rehearsal for performance, corporate events, parties and other creative projects. The room features two large windows that can be masked with black masking upon request. The room also features a large mobile wall with an attached shelving unit. The space...
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BLANKKANVAS LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPACE: A beautiful open concept space with a skyline view Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
BLANKKANVAS LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPACE: A beautiful open concept space with a skyline view

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(49)
Venue capacity icon75

Beauty Bar

This beautiful open concept space offers tons of possibilities for use with an incredible view of the city skyline. This location is great for baby showers, pop ups, bridal showers, birthday dinners, photo/video shoots, content creating and a host of other gatherings. It has a...
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A spacious room with blue lighting, a glossy floor, and a seamless backdrop.
from$100/hr
Year 2139 Corp

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(36)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Year 2139 Corp. Good for photo / video, comes with cyc wall, faux greenery wall, & seamless backdrops (extra cost), clothes rack also available. Window shades to control natural light. Dressing Room included (Vanity area, with full body mirror, a place to hang clothes, and a place to...
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A dimly lit backyard with string lights, artificial grass, seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
from$100/hr
Thrift LLC

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(30)
Venue capacity icon75

Outdoor Lounge

Thrift LLC. ...Day parties, live performances, baby showers, birthday parties, outdoor movie nights, and small weddings all work really well in this space. You access the space by going through our Thrift boutique and heading through the back. This makes the space perfect for surprise parties and...
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A photography studio with multiple light setups, a backdrop, and a workstation on a cart.
from$65/hr
Fly Society Studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon40

Studio

Step into our amazing studio, a premier destination for all your creative and event needs! Perfect for photo shoots, inspiring educational classes, memorable private events, joyful baby showers, stylish trunk parties, intimate anniversary dinners, professional castings, productive meetings, and captivating video productions. Contact us to...
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A spacious, empty room with large windows casting golden light onto the walls and floor.
from$100/hr
South Facing Windows

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(162)
Venue capacity icon50

Studio

South Facing Windows. Beautiful natural light studio located in the historic Spiegel headquarters building in Bridgeport. 2,330 sqft space with 13 ft ceilings and beautiful south facing windows. Perfect for photoshoots, video production, conferencing and more. Open layout for you to utilize the space for your needs. 2...
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A spacious, empty room with hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and bright overhead lighting.
from$125/hr
New unique event space in Bridgeport

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(15)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

...for : Birthday Party, Engagement Party, Baby Shower, Wedding Shower, Holiday Party, Private Catered Dinner, Workshop, Meeting, Pop-Up Shop, Networking, Art show, Performance, Fundraiser, Reunion, and more! Equipped with a large full kitchen and two bathrooms, it is ideal for hosting your next gathering...
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A stage with a black draped backdrop, flanked by plants and speakers, is set up in a modern event space with rows of white chairs facing it.
from$100/hr
Minimal & Versatile White Wall Gallery Storefront perfect for Art Exhibitions, Pop-Up Shops, and Events

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon110

Gallery

Welcome to our versatile retail gallery storefront space, the perfect canvas for your creative vision! Spanning 1400 square feet, our gallery offers a pristine backdrop with its white walls and light-colored flooring, providing a clean and elegant ambiance. Natural light floods the space through north-facing...
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The Beverly Area Spacious Open space Studio Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$50/hr
The Beverly Area Spacious Open space Studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(14)
Venue capacity icon40

Dance Studio

Newly renovated studio space, with new innovative look, that comes closet space access, chairs, refrigerator access, neon light changer, karaoke mic and Bluetooth speaker access, wall to wall mirrors, fit for meetings, classes, dance groups, pop-up shops, paint party’s, photo shoots, yogi and much more!...
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The interior features a lounge area with a basketball hoop, leather sofas, and a vibrant green wall, creating a relaxed atmosphere for socialization.
from$450/hr
Urban Event Lounge

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon80

Event Venue

Discover the perfect place for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, family gatherings, and more! We offer a spacious and versatile environment designed to make every event unforgettable. Enjoy ample seating and multiple screens for seamless entertainment. Our unique cyc wall serves as both a photobooth and...
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Transformable Hyde Park Art Gallery Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$250/hr
Transformable Hyde Park Art Gallery

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon100

Gallery

...of different events. Art exhibit is rotated on a regular basis and may be present during your event. Good for music and performance events as well as, dance classes, practices and sit down events. Dance studio equipment available for rental...
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Bridgeport Studio with Lots of Natural Light Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$300/hr
Bridgeport Studio with Lots of Natural Light

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon35

Event Studio

...Mindful drawing 3. Art journaling 4. Creative writing workshops 5. Sound healing sessions *Special Events* 1. Art festivals 2. Concerts and performances 3. Fashion shows 4. Poetry readings 5. Pop-up art markets *Rental Options* 1. Private studio rentals 2. Event space rentals 3. Equipment...
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A photography studio featuring a white backdrop, lighting equipment, and a red couch in a modern, industrial space.
from$100/hr
Spacious Chicago photo and film studio/loft

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(46)
Venue capacity icon20

Loft

*Detailed pricing is listed below. Price shown is for use of the Cyc Wall.* (Also see Ad-Ons) Cyc Wall Rates: Cyc Wall Only - $95/hr Entire Space - $200/hr Rates excluding Cyc Wall: Paper Backdrop (Excluding Cyc Wall) - $75/hr Open Area (for film, natural...
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A shaded backyard space features people sitting at various tables amidst greenery and wood chips, with a laptop on one of the tables.
from$110/hr
Cozy Brick Coffee Shop and Bookstore

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon50

Bookstore

...of Chicago. Tucked away in an idyllic brick building, Build's indoor space and outdoor patio are ideal for meetings, parties, workshops, performances, screenings, and summer BBQs, and more. In total, there is approximately 1450 square feet of rentable space. The patio is approximately...
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Reviews for performance spaces

Jerohn M.
Downtown Photo Studio Natural Light, AC, Cyc Wall , FREE Lighting Equipment and Skyline City View
Busy guy Andrew. How many locations do you have? 😂 Yesterday’s shoot went well. Only we need a full-body performance next. Between a 25mm and 35 mm lens I should be able to accomplish the panned out look at this studio correct? Aiming to book in a couple of...
Karah P.
Vintage Luxury Boudoir studio with panoramic windows and multiple sets
Day workshop, following six weeks of dedicated training. They were all thoroughly impressed by how the space seamlessly complemented the theme of their performance, making them feel like they were on the set of a professional music video. The level of professionalism, the excellent accommodations, and the overall flexibility were...
Pedro G.
Black Box Box Theatre near Kirkwood, Candler Park, Edgewood, Little 5 Points
Excellent attention and nice space to perform
Nick L.
Modern-industrial Boardroom 3 Minutes Away From The Strip
Excellent space and perform for small workshops & meetings
Pedro G.
Theater at a Historic School Campus near downtown and University of Texas
Excellent space to perform and the communication with Jeremy was seamless, definitely would book 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...
Michael B.
6 Creative Sets in 1 Photo Studio: Lifestyle, Family, Natural Light, Flower Wall, Podcast, Backdrops & Valentine's Set.
He was very professional and very helpful. Great studio and great background areas to perform photoshoot. Very welcoming and considerate...
Frank K.
Conference/Meeting/ Training Room
Space was clean and well kept, it was used for First Aid training for 12 participants and everyone had enough space to perform their duties. I will definitely book again...
Maria T.
Cheap Dance Room 2 DTLA
The PERFECT rehearsal space! This space is now deemed my official space to take care of all performance preparation needs! Thank you Jerek...
Maksym V.
Main Assembly Space
We had a great experience using this church for our wedding ceremony. It was the perfect, intimate setting for our officiant to perform the ceremony. The space was peaceful and well-kept, and everything went smoothly. We’re very happy with our choice and appreciate the opportunity to use this...
Josh M.
Expansive Multi-Functional Theater for Film Shoots, Rehearsals, Parties, and More
We had a private indie film screening and it was a great venue for it. The high powered speakers were able to perform well with only a couple rattles during the movie and the movie played well on the 4k projector. They were able to accommodate over 100 people, we...
David M.
WonderLoft
Wonderloft is a great space to host an event, we planned a community gathering that showcased artworks, had performances, as well as artist-led workshops. Tatyana was very responsive and helpful through the entire process, The space is actually pretty large, would definitely book again...
Nicole S.
Listening parties - spoken word - comedy event - birthday parties - Studio rental recording mixing and mastering space
first come to mind. We have already booked two more events. I will make this my venue of preference for all listening parties and performances. Thanks Stein. You are the best...
Cq Y.
Bright 1,200 sq ft Dance Studio w/ Green Screen Curtain
love this space. It was convenient and simple to book. It was a great space for our group of 40 to prepare our performance. Wall to wall mirrors and a nice clean bathroom...
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...
Joseph O.
Historic Elegance: The Auditorium in Beautiful Old Church
of good food locations for your guests if you aren't catering food. Plenty of outlets available for power, the stage was great to perform on. Plenty of stage lighting, ceilings are very tall. Roberta is amazing and was a wonderful host. Super responsive to all my messages and replied...
Johny L.
New Bar and Lounge in the Heart of Washington DC
some miscommunication on my end and they were still willing to work with me. They made sure my team and fans had a great performance. I would use this venue to book again...
Diego S.
Kissimmee Private Office by the Loop
to be an ideal professional environment – quiet, well-maintained, and stocked with coffee and snacks to keep energy levels up. The high-speed internet performed flawlessly throughout my video calls with no disruptions. I appreciated the secure, streamlined access via emailed/SMS codes. I'll certainly book this space again for...
Victoria A.
The best hidden whole in the wall in DFW furnished for all events
very great space for showcases and intimate performances
Morgan S.
Designer's Loft with Amazing Furniture, Bedroom, and Kitchen
was perfect for our production and the team was very helpful and welcoming. We needed to create something authentic and natural for a music performance, the results were great. 10/10 recommend...

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