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Performance spaces in Boston average $149 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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from$175/hr
MASARY Studios
South Boston, MA
4.9(54)
49Event Space Loft
MASARY Studios. ...Midway Lab is a production and performance space at Midway Artist Studios supporting the development of visual and sound experiences, performance, rehearsal, multimedia art, video projection mapping, filmmaking, cinema, screenings, education and training in Drama, fabrication, and large-scale art assemblies. * Who * We welcome bookings...
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from$100/hr
EXIT GALLERIES
Allston, Boston, MA
5.0(9)
50Gallery
EXIT GALLERIES. ...EXIT Galleries is a multi-disciplinary studio, gallery, and performance space. At 700 square feet it is best used for photo/video shoots, brand pop-ups, workshops, cocktail parties, & small private events. The space has built in shelving, electrical outlets, clothing rails, benches, and countertops for...
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from$25/hr
Arts at the Armory
3.7 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(35)
20Meeting Studio
Arts at the Armory. Are you looking for the perfect space for a meeting, training, workshop, or rehearsal in Greater Boston? Look no further than The Lavender Room at Arts–an adaptable, well-equipped and comfortable space to meet your professional and creative needs. The room includes flexible seating, reliable wifi...
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from$90/hr
Out of the Blue Too Art Gallery & More
3.7 miles from Boston, MA
4.9(119)
40Gallery
Out of the Blue Too Art Gallery & More. ...Looking for a unique and interesting place to hold a meeting or business event ? Are you a musician or performer? Are you looking for a space for any kind of art-related event? You can take advantage of our space and stage. The capacity of...
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from$70/hr
Big T Productions
4.7 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(18)
6Studio
Big T Productions. ...Ideal for performances, auditions, interviews, video shoots • Extra AC outlets in ceiling for additional lighting • Multi-track recording • Control Room/Recording Room • Two large bathrooms for dressing/makeup • Heat/air-conditioning • Small refrigerator/microwave available • Keurig machine • Plenty of free parking...
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from$125/hr
Somerville Music Spaces
5 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(11)
70Rehearsal Music Space
Somerville Music Spaces. *Please inquire about availability. Peerspace calendar may not reflect accurate availability. Welcome to Somerville Music Spaces! This beautiful 650 sqft live acoustic space ideal for classical music recitals, chamber music concerts, stand-up comedy shows, intimate events, and more! The room features flexible lighting, seating for...
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from$100/hr
Boston Spacious Art Gallery at The Arts and Design District
South of Washington, Boston, MA
5.0(1)
50Gallery
...and Video Shoots – Ideal for artists, fashion shoots, or commercials. Wine Tastings or Food Pairings – Collaborations with local wineries or chefs. Live Performances – Acoustic concerts, spoken word, or small theater productions. Art Therapy Sessions – Healing workshops in a creative and calming environment. Charity Fundraisers – Silent...
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from$125/hr
SoWa Art Gallery, industrial, rustic
South of Washington, Boston, MA
5.0(1)
75Gallery
Chase Young Gallery operates in a beautiful, customizable space located in the bustling SoWa Arts District of Boston’s South End. With high ceilings, excellent acoustics, and an open floor plan of approximately 1000 ft², our space is incredibly versatile, with the ability to host a...
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from$80/hr
Bright and Chic South End Photo/Video Studio or Gallery/Small Meeting/Event Space ***Easy On-site Parking***
South of Washington, Boston, MA
4.9(398)
8Studio
Ran Photography Studio ***Easy Parking*** ***Great for Photography Projects*** ***Great for Interview Video Projects*** Please kindly spend some time and read the description. A lot of your questions might be answered. Suitable usage: Photo shoots including Portrait, Headshot, product and Fashion. (Best for natural light...
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from$1,650/hr
Boston’s Most Iconic Venue
Shawmut, Boston, MA
300
Event Space
...amazing space. And your rental supports hundreds of Boston’s working artists through Boston programs and services that provide studio, exhibition, and performance space on our diverse campus, and connects the community to artists and art that transforms. Boston’s Most Iconic Venue Constructed in...
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from$250/hr
Spacious Modern Downtown Boston Studio
Downtown, Boston, MA
4.9(113)
50Rehearsal Music Space
VIDEO TOUR: https://tinyurl.com/bdy9yv49 BOOK A CONSULTATION: calendly.com/alyssaotoole/spacerental...
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from$350/hr
FPAC Art Space for Arts-Related Events or Business Meetings, on Seaport HarborWalk
South Boston Waterfront, MA
4.8(5)
50Gallery
...single ADA-compliant bathroom are ample for the 1,100sf street-level space. Perfect for Arts-related events such as theater groups, performers of all types, book signings, art demos or presentations, or business meetings or retreats. The details: - 1100sf - street level, on the HarborWalk...
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from$85/hr
Spacious Executive Conference Room in Boston
Seaport District, Boston, MA
4.7(60)
10Conference Room
Our beautiful conference room is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees! Space Features: - WiFi - Large conference table - 10 swivel chairs - 60" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and...
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from$65/hr
Artistic, Industrial Daylight South Boston Photo Studio
City Point, Boston, MA
5.0(238)
10Studio
Thoughtfully designed daylight photo studio. Equipped with seamless & custom canvas backdrops, props, a monitor, and lighting equipment, it's a haven for high-quality photography and video content creation. The studio features a clothing rack, make-up station, refrigerator, and seating area. We also offer props and...
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from$1,000/hr
Unique Event Space in the Heart of Boston's Historic North End
North End, Boston, MA
200
Black Box Theater
...Our space is the perfect location for events, meetings, rehearsals, independent performances and any type of celebration! Availability: Monday through Sunday 2 Areas: Reception Room + Theater Space Details: - 4,000 SQ Ft - Beer, Wine & Cordial bar - Comfortable and open lounge - "In The Round" Theater - Seats...
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from$150/hr
Downtown Artist Space, Warehouse, Storefront & Lounge
Bulfinch Triangle Historic District, Boston, MA
4.8(60)
45Studio
...room can function as a photo/film set, a lounge area and a storefront. There is also capacity for a DJ and live performances. There is a vanity room that can also be a photo/film set. The large white room is a photo/film/live performance area, with...
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from$100/hr
Versatile Studio Space in Boston's West End
Bulfinch Triangle Historic District, Boston, MA
5.0(2)
45Dance Studio
...capture stunning visuals. Our studio is equipped with dance barres and marley flooring, providing dancers with the perfect surface for practice and performances. The space can be customized to suit your needs, allowing you to create separate zones for different activities or utilize the entire...
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from$200/hr
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
Upham's Corner, Boston, MA
4.9(253)
50Church
Our church is a diverse community of believers meeting in the exciting, eclectic and expanding neighborhood of Jones Hill in Dorchester. The sanctuary has a rich history and is the perfect backdrop for your next wedding, photoshoot, or corporate gathering. There is ample built-in seating...
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from$85/hr
Minimal, Bright and Light Filled Yoga Studio
Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
5.0(3)
30Yoga Studio
750 square feet Studio 3 is bright and sun-filled. Located at the front corner of the building, five large south west facing windows line a uniquely curved street facing external wall to allow magnificent light to fill the space, which features hardwood floors, white walls...
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from$100/hr
Lovely Yoga Studio with Great Natural Light
Dorchester, Boston, MA
4.8(20)
30Yoga Studio
This lovely yoga studio in Dorchester near Neponset Circle is the ideal space for your next workout class, team-bonding activity, social event, or photoshoot. It's mostly open space allowing for flexible arrangements. We cap our classes at 30, but this includes the length of large...
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from$60/hr
Cozy Downtown Studio in Artistic Industrial Space
Allston, Boston, MA
4.9(341)
10Studio
Sassa Studios. This is a SMALL but intentionally designed studio space. It’s ideal for photoshoots and content production but we can accommodate small video shoots. It's equipped with seamless backdrops, fabrics, props, and lighting equipment to create high quality and creative photography and video content. There is...
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from$85/hr
Huge, flexible, and beautiful loft-like Allston studio
Allston, Boston, MA
4.9(672)
20Loft
Nile Scott Studios. THE TWO-HOUR MINIMUM IS NON-NEGOTIABLE. Any request or inquiry for less than two hours will be declined, no exceptions. Rates are higher on weekends and for groups larger than 4! This 1300 sq foot photography studio is in the heart of the rapidly growing Allston...
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from$150/hr
Push De Spot
Mattapan, Boston, MA
250
Event Space
...setup, equipment transport, or any logistics needs. Exclusive Add-Ons to Enhance Your Event • Audio-Visual Equipment Rental: Enhance your presentations and performances with our state-of-the-art AV equipment. • Event Planning & Coordination Services: From start to finish, our expert team can help you...
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from$375/hr
Intimate Event Hall Minutes from Downtown Boston
Near Boston, MA
5.0(14)
200Performance Hall
...from downtown Boston and a perfect location for your special events including weddings and anniversary celebrations, as well as business meetings or performances with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. With a warm and elegant main hall that is the centerpiece of ourhistoric building, it...
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from$125/hr
Event Space Near Logan Airport
4.5 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(36)
75Event Space
Come use our creative and social event space in Winthrop! Very close to Logan Airport and near 7 miles of New England coastline. Transport to and from the Seaport District in Boston by Ferry. This is a great space for Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Corporate...
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from$120/hr
Roomy Recording Studio
5 miles from Boston, MA
4.9(8)
10Studio
The Bridge Sound and Stage Recording Studios. ...Recording studio featuring two separate control rooms with isolation booths, and a large performance space. Studio A is the larger of the two rooms and has a larger isolation booth. Studio B is more intimate and is great for solo vocal or instrument recording. The...
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from$150/hr
A Speakeasy experience minutes from Downtown, Boston.
6.2 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(3)
65Gallery
Tucked behind the unassuming façade of a working shoe repair shop, this hidden gem is a speakeasy-style event space that fuses vintage charm with modern versatility. By day, the scent of leather and the rhythmic hum of cobbler tools fill the air—but by night, a...
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from$150/hr
Spacious Auditorium for Performances & Events
8.2 miles from Boston, MA
500
Auditorium
...In East Dedham, less than a mile outside of Dedham Square and bordering the City of Boston, our Spacious Auditorium for Performances & Events is located at the Mother Brook Arts and Community Center, a non-profit organization created to act as a catalyst for the...
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from$125/hr
Downtown, multipurpose studio space in artist building
10.3 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(6)
150Black Box Theater
This theater is a 1825sqft multipurpose space for live shows, theater productions, film productions, panel discussions, workshops, rehearsals, functions, dance recitals and more. Located in downtown Lynn next to major bus stop and commuter rail route (Central Square Lynn), the studio space resides inside of...
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from$200/hr
EmVision Studios: Spacious & Chic Creative & Event Space in Lynn
11.1 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(13)
80Studio
Our loft-like building offers a creative, customizable space for artists and organizations. Enjoy two floors of open, flexible layout, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and exposed wooden beams for creative projects (video, photos), workshops, events, and meetings. Enhance your rental with upgraded lighting and AV...
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from$100/hr
Beautiful multi-function studio space just minutes from Boston
11.9 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(12)
30Performance Hall
Ideal for musical activities such as band showcase. There is a large stage and a section for audience or dancing. There is also a downstairs lounge and even a private bedroom and bathroom. Fully soundproofed and insulated, with modern air conditioning/heating. Includes PA system, musical...
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from$164/hr
SUPER SALE - Birthdays - Cocktail Parties - Meetings - Hang Out - Sports Events - BIG sound system, tables, chairs, and lighting, free parking - Large Room
15.5 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(158)
120Studio
SEE ALL OF OUR LISTINGS HERE: https://www.peerspace.com/profiles/5c54db665fd8a40d00faaf81 ****RENOVATION SALE****, We just finished renovating and this is our biggest sale of the year. THESE PRICES WON'T LAST LONG!!! Book now!!! View our video tour here: tinyurl.com/5n6hak3u Thank you for taking the time to view our event...
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from$90/hr
Production Studio with Vast Cyc Wall and Recording Booth in Suburbs
26.6 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(33)
20Studio
Forty First Studios. Step into a realm of endless possibilities! Our 1300 sq ft studio is perfect for photographers, videographers, musicians, artists, tiktok personalities, and everyone in between! Prepare to be amazed by our 700 sq ft Cyc wall (infinity wall) which creates a blank canvas for creatives...
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from$65/hr
Versatile Industrial Loft Photo Studio in Providence
41.4 miles from Boston, MA
5.0(250)
15Industrial Loft
Nile Scott Studios- PVD. We have a two hour minimum - no bookings under two hours will be allowed, no exceptions! Rates are higher on weekends and for groups larger than 3. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Located in the thriving West Side of Providence, this spacious and light-filled studio is a product...
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from$100/hr
Olneyville Gallery and Small Event Space
41.4 miles from Boston, MA
150
Gallery
...Welcome to Inspiria, a brand-new art gallery and performance space in the culturally rich neighborhood of Olneyville in Providence RI. Each month unveils a fresh residency with diverse visual artists and experiences. From wild debut nights to intimate artist talks, art classes, live music...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are performance spaces in Boston?
Our local hosts have welcomed 11628+ people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.84 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent performance spaces in Boston?
Most performance spaces are scheduled for 4 hours, with 27 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2025.
Reviews for performance spaces
Kristen A.
Spacious Modern Downtown Boston Studio
for the event, some of the participants were a bit sad that they couldn't continue playing because they had used up their allotted performance time.
Still, nice, easy people to work with and a wonderful space. Despite the restrictions, we would book this place again...
Justin A.
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
The space was perfect. Just as beautiful, if not better in person. I booked the spot for a live music performance shoot and was looking for a piano to play specifically in the location. The piano was a Steinway and had a beautiful soft tone. The natural reverb inside the...
Sarah B.
Downtown / Chinatown Spacious, Commerical-style Loft
Amazing space with great performance area. Would book again
Dashawnda B.
Trendy Loft-Like Studio South of Boston
Lauren + Vivienne's space was PERFECT! Communication was performed in a timely manner with all details prior to the booking date. The space is EXACTLY as pictured. There was plenty of parking on site and getting into the studio was easy. We utilized EVERY aspect of the space for this...
Sarah B.
Beautiful multi-function studio space just minutes from Boston
What an incredible space. I couldn't recommend this highly enough for anyone seeking out a space to record music or live performances. Jon had an impressive setup with tons of different professional lighting options, loads of instruments for use, and a great sound system. Hoping I can use this...
Rachel C.
Intimate Event Hall Minutes from Downtown Boston
friendly staff. Also a great condition grand piano for our piano recital! I like the backstage design very much which is perfect for the performers going in and out in 2 different ways. Would rent again...
Carol C.
Great Film Location - Oceanfront Vintage MANSION with 70's/80's style, Arcade, Indoor Bar, Pool
views. Adam and Dave were beyond accommodating to us, and I can't thank them enough! We also hired Danny Drake, juggler, stilt walker, performer. We all loved him. He is so talented and welcomed all of our guests, and everyone enjoyed his art. Thank you Dave, Adam, and Danny...
Convergence E.
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
It was a joy to perform at St. Mary's Church! Our hosts were extremely responsive, allowed us to tour the space, and answered our questions...
Steven F.
EmVision Studios: Spacious & Chic Creative & Event Space in Lynn
furnishings and decor were a major boon to the ambiance of the evening, creating the perfect environment for our audience to comfortably enjoy the performance.
Our production team records each show for promotional video content, and it was important for the lighting and layout to work for the audience, the...
William G.
Creative Workshop/Event Space in the Heart of Coolidge Corner. Includes staff!
My cabaret performance at the Makery owed much of its success to Hayley and Manny. Throughout the whole experience, from initial booking to the after-show ‘get-out’, they could not have been kinder and more helpful - nothing was too much trouble for them, from lighting to sound to catering...
Jack G.
Blank Canvas Creative Event Space
fit our exact vision. We transformed it into a small concert hall and threw a one day mini music festival with 9 different DJs performing throughout the night. All in all, the event went amazing and we were very happy to have worked with Ana and to have booked this...
Lili J.
Historic Church in Lovely Dorchester Neighborhood
My daughter and I recently rented this venue for a violin performance recording and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. The venue was absolutely beautiful and so clean, which made for a lovely setting for her performance. The sound quality was also exceptional, which really added to...
Yui K.
Queens Church with Intimate, Modern Setting
theatre with shadow dance) coming up this weekend. Anthony is so helpful, the space is really great. We can't wait to have a performance in two days...
Nokuthula N.
South Bronx Loft Space
to shoot our project with dancer. Juan was helpful with lights and panels. Note: clean shoes before dancing on cubes. We got some amazing performances. True about the sound in that it’s a bit noisy, but for a music video this space is perfect...
Wilson P.
Unique Art Gallery & Event Space
booked this space for a performance with my new music group and it was an awesome experience! The hosts were AMAZING. It is a perfect intimate performance space, I know we are interested in book again...
Miles Blackwood R.
Cozy & Secluded: the Lavender Room
Space was as described, was perfect for our use case. Host gave detailed instructions on how to enter and we performed a small group rehearsal here without interruption...
Madalena S.
Funky Urban Studio and Venue
have hosted a performance and Boston Funk and loved both times. Diego is super responsive and helped with the sound all throughout. Super recommend...
Liv S.
Unique Art Gallery & Event Space
the space is even cuter in person! great set up for intimate performances
Jared V.
Rustic and Vibrant Open-Concept Creative Studio
Austin was an amazing host today. I used the space to film a live performance video and it was my second doing it, first time alone so I wasn't really sure what I was doing. Luckily he was well versed in audio equipment so he helped a lot today...
Elae W.
Spacious Urban Studio
ambience was perfect for the event. The owner is great at communication and super helpful. This is a perfect space for any artist to perform. I can't wait to use this space again...