Rent a performance space in West Oakland, Oakland, CA

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A modern, open living space with a combination of a reading area, plants, and bookshelves against a white backdrop.
from$200/hr
Elegant, Spacious Downtown Event & Art Space

West Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon60

Event Space

The Palace is a one-of-a-kind event space located on San Pablo Ave. in Oakland, just outside of Downtown. Perfect for intimate gatherings, including dinners, receptions, celebrations, fundraisers and more. The space is 1600 square feet, with a 160-square foot outdoor patio. Built in 1926, the...
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Big Unique & Urban Oakland Flex Loft/Studio Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$75/hr
Big Unique & Urban Oakland Flex Loft/Studio

West Oakland, CA

5.0(9)
Venue capacity icon30

Studio

Welcome to our extraordinary loft studio space in Oakland, nestled within the historic confines of a former linen service building. The echoes of its storied past resonate through the stunning hardwood floors, and the exposed brick walls, creating an ambiance that is truly one-of-a-kind. The...
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Event Studio in West Oakland Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$65/hr
Event Studio in West Oakland

West Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon120

Dance Studio

Amenities: There is a Flat screen TV on the wall. We also have a sound system. There is professional lighting. Fans and there is a refrigerator. We have poles. The activities that work well in the studio are Dance or fitness classes, intimate parties such...
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The room features hardwood floors, large windows with natural light, and a central wooden support column, with tables and chairs arranged on either side.
from$150/hr
AMAZING TOP FLOOR WORK/LIVE LOFT - Professional Creative Space: 12ft. windows, natural lighting, and positive energy flow (Events)

West Oakland, CA

4.8(86)
Venue capacity icon49

Live / Work Loft

...Special and Private Events: ⭐️ Corporate Events ⭐️ Launches ⭐️ Product Releases ⭐️ Product Showcases ⭐️ Retreats ⭐️ Team Buildings ⭐️ Workshops ⭐️ Summits ⭐️ Seminars ⭐️ Lectures ⭐️ Speaker Panels ⭐️ Presentations ⭐️ Hackathons ⭐️ Performances ⭐️ Concerts ⭐️ Screenings ⭐️ Networking Events ⭐️ Mixers ⭐️ Forums ⭐️ Collaborations ⭐️ Conventions ⭐️ Speaker Events ⭐️ Focus Groups ⭐️ Gatherings ⭐️ Private Parties ⭐️ Functions ⭐️ Receptions ⭐️ Gallery Exhibitions ⭐️ Fashion Shows ABOUT...
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Mick Jones Studio Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$135/hr
Mick Jones Studio

West Oakland, CA

4.9(185)
Venue capacity icon40

Studio

Mick Jones Studio. FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Full kitchen • Cooking and food preparation is allowed on site • Projector • Music Rules: DJ is not allowed, Amplified music is...
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A classroom with several rows of black tables and chairs, illuminated by overhead lights and featuring green curtains and plants in the background.
from$100/hr
Community Engagement Space

West Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon50

Event Space

Located in West Oakland's Historic Ghost Town district, 2minutes away from I80 freeway, 5 minutes from BART in usually quiet neighborhood with street parking. Our space has held education workshops, healing events, open mic's, body movement workshops, cooking classes, boxing, seminars, community circles, movie nights...
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A spacious room with large arched windows, a bookshelf on a ladder, a coffee table, and a seating area with black leather chairs and a patterned armchair.
from$159/hr
Enormous Sun Soaked Urban Loft

West Oakland, CA

5.0(62)
Venue capacity icon30

Loft

We host film shoots and photo shoots here frequently for art photographers, Fortune 100 companies, and tech start-ups. Photographers tell us the light quality in our space is a dream. Spectacular 2,700 square foot loft in West Oakland, ten minutes from SF. Hardwood floors, 18'...
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A photography studio setup with two large softbox lights, a small red stool in the center, and a blank white backdrop.
from$60/hr
Studio GZ

West Oakland, CA

4.6(190)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Studio GZ. Quiet West Oakland 1900sq ft photography studio with natural light availability along with 12ft wide shooting area. Free lighting assistance for beginners Late night availability PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED Our studio has heavy equipment and adult images on the walls not appropriate for...
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A performance scene takes place in a dimly lit space with a group of dancers rehearsing on the floor, while an audience watches from nearby seating.
from$260/hr
Gorgeous Warhol Studio for Private Events

West Oakland, CA

4.9(16)
Venue capacity icon125

Dance Studio

We are a multi-use flex space located in West Oakland. Our clean, open studio is approximately 2100 sq. ft. and is the perfect blank canvas for video shoots, fundraisers, & celebrations. Guests will have access to this studio as well as the bathroom and lounge area...
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A modern building with large windows and palm trees is situated in a landscaped area.
from$125/hr
Urban Wine Bar in West Oakland's upcoming Prescott Area

West Oakland, CA

4.8(33)
Venue capacity icon45

Wine Bar

This space operates as a licensed Wine Bar at times, or as an event space at other times. Open and roomy, yet private and cozy, people often comment that it feels like an intimate lounge in someone's private residence. The Prescott area of Oakland is...
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A person sits in a director's chair in front of a large screen displaying a vibrant cityscape, while another person stands on a set illuminated by colorful lights.
from$650/hr
Virtual Production LED Wall Studio

West Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Studio

Shoot like "The Mandalorian" in the SF Bay Area! Our film quality 2.8mm pitch LED video wall is available for rental. Currently we are sharing a space with another photo studio, where sound could be an issue, but we have been able to work together when...
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A large group of people in white shirts stands together in a dimly lit space, with raised arms and lights shining down.
from$55/hr
Soundwave Studios

West Oakland, CA

4.8(202)
Venue capacity icon30

Studio

Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland available for: film, video, photography, music, rehearsals, and classes. Public events, concerts are not allowed. - 2500 square foot flexible space - 50' x 30' open concrete floor space - 100 amp power distribution breaker panel - off street...
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Reviews for performance spaces

Jennifer A.
Gorgeous Gourmet Ghetto Event Studio
the piano provided was great. Viviana easy to reach and very responsive. The space has a high ceiling which provides great acoustics for music performances. Our guests had no trouble finding it. It was a tad too warm for the summer but there were fans there which helped...
Erin A.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
kind + great hosts and SO incredibly helpful in ensuring our event was a success. We hosted a music event with a couple DJs + live performers, and this could not have been a better spot to do so! Paul has an expert knowledge of sound + lighting equipment and also rented us...
Devon B.
Newly Renovated Production Space
Great place to host performance and production activities
Kevin B.
Huge, Affordable Production Space
ve shot at this location twice and performed in a music video here once and all three shoots were great. Solid space, helpful staff...
Ryan B.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
This space is very beautiful, perfect for filming our interview and acoustic performance. It was helpful to have some gear already at the venue. Thoughtful instructions were left by the host, who was also very helpful and responsive. Hope to work here again, thanks...
Joselyn C.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
Great performance and party space! Paul D was an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely accommodating and clear on the do’s and dont’s but there are far more do’s than dont’s! Paul was always reachable via the Peerspace app. I never had to wait long for...
Thien C.
Jewel-Box Modern Home with Private Yard
and space! I hosted my graduation party here with the max amount of people. We had catering, drinks, and even used the piano to perform. The indoor/outdoor setting was amazing and everyone was so impressed by the home. Check in and check out was easy. Would 100% book again...
David D.
Spacious Gallery with Bar in Nice Neighborhood
the venue are professional, positive and easy to work with. I highly recommend this venue for almost any type of event- I can imagine performance, parties, art shows and music events all being well-served by this space...
John G.
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear
out of there way to help with setup. The space has great character. My team and I were able to shoot a live music performance and set up three different scenes within their space, including a 10 piece band. I’d highly recommend this venue...
Nicholas H.
Stunning House w/ Roof Deck Offering City & Bay Views
Leonardo is a wonderful, helpful and accommodating host! We rented his rooftop because we knew that the music performance video we were shooting would have a spectacular background. It was perfect! The bay and bridge view couple with the skyline exceeded what I imagined. I can’t say enough about...
Jamie K.
Warehouse space with redwood floors and natural light
Amazing space, amazing location and great people. I've filmed there before and would happily film there again. In fact, one of the performers from our first film there loved the space so much we came back months later and filmed a new project...
Tal K.
Light-Filled Studio Space in Elmwood
potential weather issue. They were super accommodating, friendly and prepared. Easily fit a 40 person adult / kid party with room to spare for circus performers. Highly recommend this space for kid/adult combos. Very clean. Lots of kid activities, seating, tables. Thank you...
John L.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
to my requests and ensured things went off without a hitch. Artie (Host) and Lakisha (Bartender) were a perfect fit for the event and performed their responsibilities flawlessly. I would love to work with the whole team again in the future...
Lawrence N.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
Fantastic spot. Shot a live musical performance here with a small crew. Ian was extremely responsive, space was beautiful and adaptable to our needs. Would definitely book again -- thanks Ian...
Danny O.
Gold N' Grey Studio
so, so, so gracious and helpful in getting set up. The space is beautiful and definitely large enough for a video shoot with 6 performers. I can't wait to book another project here. Bonus points: they have a super cute brand new puppy...
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...
Coda Conduct S.
Sunny, Serene Dogpatch Photo Studio
The space was perfect for our concert - with about 70 guests and 10 performers! The place had chairs and tables for us to set up which made it super easy to convert the studio into a performing space. Coordinating everything with John was easy and he was very communicative...
Anna T.
Newly Renovated Performance and Event Space
met the owner's Simon and Don. It was the perfect spot for my twin nieces' birthday celebration. My nieces and their dance group performed for the guests so we were able to utilize the mini stage. Owners were very professional and accommodating! Overall, great experience...
Jen T.
Beautiful Space, Party Ready
had plenty of space to move. There were tables and chairs for people to sit at, the kids utilized the carpet space, our fairy performer used the stage. She also commented it was such a special party and place and had been doing kids parties for 10 years! We did...
Allen Z.
Professional Performance & Events Venue
system was in working shape. He was also easily reachable via the phone. The venue itself is a nice space - perfect for an intimate performance to an audience of ~30-40. There are also two bathrooms, so no one had issues waiting. The mirror and recording studio rooms also give...

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