Rent a theater in Berkeley, CA

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a theater cost to rent in Berkeley?

Theaters in Berkeley average $144 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 $154, whereas larger venues run about $418 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a theater in Berkeley?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking theaters in Berkeley. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Wednesday as these days are 6% cheaper on average.

How popular are theaters in Berkeley?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1660 people into their theaters with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent theaters in Berkeley?

Most theaters are scheduled for 4 hours, with 49 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Theaters starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Reviews for theaters

Alyssa A.
Financial District Theater Event Space
Where do I begin with how fabulous this experience was? Ok - for starters, our own private lounge and theater for our employee appreciation party! WOW!!! Next, the staff!! I was not expecting to have so much assistance with our party. Thank goodness they were there and made it all go...
Jennifer A.
Historic church in old Brooklyn, Oakland
and we were able to hold multiple rehearsals here easily. This is a big space with lots of room, great for choreographing or other theater projects. It's right in the heart of Oakland and easy to access. I definitely plan to book again...
Bob B.
Open Theater Space in Uptown Oakland
Theater-style site worked well for the informational presentation. Crowd was comfortable and engaged; and the host (Colleen) went above and beyond to help with on-site details...
Casie C.
Downtown Boardroom and meeting space in Jackson Square
Great space! Great host! Fit 25 people theater style comfortably
Megan C.
Bay-front Spacious Studio with Sweeping Views; Great for Team Building, Offsites & Corporate Meetings
The entire staff went above and beyond to help with our company offsite. We hosted 42 people in the space with a theater style presentation and breakouts in the afternoon. It was a perfect location for us to collaborate for the day. Jessie was extremely responsive and helpful during the...
Kari C.
Historic Chinatown 430-seat Live Theater Venue
to work with. He was very helpful throughout the entire booking journey and throughout our video shoot helping with the lighting, stage, etc. The theater is absolutely beautiful and I look forward to seeing a performance there myself...
Melissa D.
Bright, Airy SOMA Space for Breakout or Popup
This is a beautiful space. The location was perfect for our needs. It is a bit small - we had theater seating for 60 and it was tight. And the AV facilities are very basic. However, it was a great venue for our event. Madeline, venue contact, was wonderful to work...
Brady F.
Downtown black box theater
owner, Matt, was very accommodating and responsive to inquiries. Our party was on a quiet Tuesday night so Matt opened up one of the theaters for us as well. The location (one block from Union Square) was very convenient for our guests and the theater's charm was well worth...
Blair H.
Financial District Theater Event Space
mic that runs through the house PA, for announcements). The location is great to draw people to the room. The lounge adjacent to the theater is a great place to let people chat, eat, and drink prior to a show and at intermission. I highly recommend checking out the Variety...
Amber H.
SWAY - Perfect Meeting Space in Berkeley
for our event. The venue truly feels like an 'off site oasis' and was absolutely perfect for our group. Accommodated a larger meeting with theater seating and smaller group sessions at the workstations. Thank you, Adam. We look forward to visiting again...
Cristy J.
Make a powerful impact new dual projectors. overhead rich cinema sound, jet fast internet, sound isolation booth, video conferencing quiet venue. Private plus public restrooms, new expanded space, all overhauled ergonomic comfortable chairs and easy free or inexpensive parking, new electronic entries and Mitsuibishi Air/Heat conditioning.
more. We had a great gathering, with lots of open space to do everything from a yoga session, to a PowerPoint presentation to light theater games and places to chit chat while sharing a meal. We will definitely book again...
Rena L.
Downtown Theater for Off-sites
The theater was a great space for our offsite. We would happily use this space again
Julia L.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
This space was great for our end of year party for our charity theater club! Paul and robert were so kind and helpful--these guys have it down to a science! 10/10 recommend...
Laura M.
Historic Chinatown 430-seat Live Theater Venue
Gorgeous theater and perfect for our event
Eghosa O.
Spacious Creative Venue for Events, Shoots, & More
The space is gorgeous! We had our reception here and used the theater room and the back room for food. We had enough space to set up nine tables and have a dance floor. Good communication with Anthony and Max...
Richard S.
Downtown black box theater
An excellent theater with friendly hosts. Would absolutely rent again for a film showing or comedy performance
Jordan T.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
Venue was great! Professional lighting rig and theater-style balcony for additional seating. Paul was very helpful and even printed up signs for our event to help guests find their way from the street...
Jordan T.
Historic church in old Brooklyn, Oakland
beautiful theater! Host was very helpful and kind. Will definitely book again
Heidi T.
Brilliant SoMa Gallery
We used the space for a company offsite. It was great space that met our needs. The upstairs was used with theater style seats for sessions. We used the downstairs space for breakouts and meals. Tony was super responsive and helpful...
Michael T.
The Lost Church: Vintage Style North Beach Theater for Video and Photo Shoots.
Fantastic venue and space. The Theater has a one of a kind look and vibe. The host of the space was wonderful to work with and really went beyond in helping us out. Highly recommend venue...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.