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Lumin8 Productions
West Town, Chicago, IL4.9 (120)
50 guests
Lumin8 Productions. do not allow parties here, this space is more suited and dedicated to film and photo production, movie premieres, sit down performances like singer songwriter or comedy. We will allow intimate parties that are more chill and relaxed. Our capacity is 50, and we are pretty
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$99
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3 hr min
The Lincoln Lodge
Palmer Square, Chicago, IL48 guests
The Lincoln Lodge. is an adjoining conference room that can be rented for an extra charge, depending on availability.
It is licensed for seated performances/events.
This theater is part of a larger venue. This venue has a total of 3 theaters, 2 conference rooms, and a lobby bar.
We have a
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$225
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2 hr min
Chicago Theater Works
Lake View, Chicago, IL5.0 (111)
200 guests
Chicago Theater Works. Our reviews speak for themselves! We are a great venue with a team committed to helping you create the perfect event. Our job is to make you look good!
We love parties, fundraisers, film screenings, wedding receptions, corporate off-site and more… We have a PPA...
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$250
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4 hr min
Evoke Gallery
Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL150 guests
Evoke Gallery. use by renters, to support your creative projects. Whether you’re hosting a workshop, capturing the perfect shot, or practicing for a performance, our space is designed to meet your needs. Book today and transform your creative vision into reality!
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$150
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2 hr min
MM&E Banquets & Events
Serving the Chicago, IL area250 guests
MM&E Banquets & Events. We have two available spaces. Our Lower Level holds up to 160 people seated with a kitchen and two bathrooms. Our main Level holds up to 240 people seated, has a stage, dance floor, DJ booth, lounge area, two bathrooms, two dressing rooms and a food...
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$250
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4 hr min
Urban, Industrial, downtown gallery, Unique floor plan, lofty bow trussed ceiling + skylight
West Town, Chicago, IL4.8 (25)
55 guests
Large unique gallery, dance and performance space. Current architectural installation consists of a multi-colored plywood floor, 2 overlapping runways and a configuration of common brick. Boasting a raw industrial atmosphere, the space has bow trussed ceilings, exposed brick and concrete walls. Great for photos shoots, independent...
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$95
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2 hr min
Theater Space in Multi Stage Complex w/ SICK BUILDING COMPLIANT HVAC
Logan Square, Chicago, IL5.0 (4)
23 guests
conference room that can be rented for an extra charge, depending on availability.
It is best utilized for small seminars and performances. It is licensed for seated performances/events.
This theater is part of a larger venue. This venue has a total of 3 theaters, 2 conference rooms,
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$150
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2 hr min
Scientific Museum Housed Within a Historic Lakeside Mansion
Near North Side, Chicago, IL4.8 (31)
200 guests
This historic lakeside mansion that is now a museum was constructed in 1917. The elegant structure was designed to follow the historic lines of Le Petit Trianon, a French chateau on the grounds of Versailles completed in 1770 by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, and remembered as the...
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$600
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3 hr min
Versatile Stage for Shows & Private Events
North Center, Chicago, IL4.9 (9)
150 guests
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Welcome to Live Bash Chicago, a flexible 5,900 sq. ft. stage and event space in Ravenswood — perfect for performances, rehearsals, filming, small events, and creative productions.
The space includes a stage with seating for up to 150 guests, a cozy café lounge, a green
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$500
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4 hr min
Hammy Wammy
Uptown, Chicago, IL5.0 (254)
40 guests
Welcome Hammy Wammy Studio and Art Gallery. We are a three-room storefront featuring neon, murals, a stage, and multiple photo/video backdrops. Dressing room, kitchenette, and back garden are also included.
Use our conveniently located Uptown/Ravenswood space for your next photo shoot, video production, or small event.
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$85
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2 hr min
Boutique Style Aerial Arts Studio with Private Rooftop
Irving Park, Chicago, IL5.0 (2)
85 guests
Chicago Aerial Arts is a the largest circus school in Chicago and can be utilized for a myriad of art and business opportunities. We offer private rooftop parking and can utilize the rooftop for needs like filming or photoshoots. Inside is an open concept studio...
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$100
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1 hr min
Studio 1 - Dance and Performance Studio
Serving the Chicago, IL area60 guests
Attention dance instructors! Unique opportunity to work in our studio while we're building the next season's schedule. This listing is for Studio 1, as provided in the images.
We've got great space with 3 studios available :
Studio 1 (25' 47')
Studio 2 (25' 38')
Studio
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$60
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4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
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 performance space cost to rent in Chicago?
Performance spaces in Chicago average $43 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 $109, whereas larger venues run about $350 per hour.
performance spaces Pricing Range in Chicago, IL
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for performance spaces venues in Chicago, ranging between $109.14 and $350.
$43/hr average
What's the best day to rent a performance space in Chicago?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking performance spaces in Chicago. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Wednesday and Thursday as these days are 55% cheaper on average.
How popular are performance spaces in Chicago?
Our local hosts have welcomed 3248 people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent performance spaces in Chicago?
Most performance spaces are scheduled for 3 hours, with 13 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
performance spaces Booking Times in Chicago, IL
Image representing average rental time for performance spaces in Chicago, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Rent a performance space in Chicago
Gearing up for a successful show? Whether you have a hit comedy routine to share, a rehearsal to run through, a poetry club reading, or a rock band on tour, there is no shortage of performance venues in Chicago to choose from.
Take some time to consider the sort of atmosphere your performance needs. Are you looking for an intimate venue, with tables close to the stage and a small audience? Or are you envisioning a massive stage, with seating for hundreds of people? Historic speakeasies with concerts, jazz clubs, auditorium theaters, restaurants, and bars all offer performance space for rent.
Many of the best downtown Chicago performance venues aren't entertainment venues at all, however. There's no reason why you can't rent space in a hotel conference room, museum, community center, or other location. Especially if the location and price are a better fit. Make sure to bring whatever decor is needed to craft the right mood. As well as accessories like speakers, accessory lights, and microphones. Entertainment venues tend to have these extras, which is a point in their favor.
Explore downtown Chicago performance venues
From gritty dive bars to historic auditoriums, Chicago has no shortage of places to hold a play, comedy act, or musical performance. So start by seeking out live music performance venues in Chicago. Venues that cater to a particular niche will advertise as much and website reviews can help you narrow the search down further.
Downtown venues often offer refreshments as well, especially those set in restaurants and bars. Do you want a venue with skyline views? Downtown is the place to be; rooftop bars and restaurants love live performances to spice up the evening while guests enjoy cocktails and dinner over the city. For an even more intimate feel, take your performance indoors at street level. Thousands of bars, restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops are available and offering space for a small show any time of the year.
Chicago theater venues for stage performances
Theater venues need to be chosen with even more care. The acoustics determine whether you need accessories like microphones for your audience. Is the stage large enough to accommodate the stage props and performance you have in mind? A dance recital requires far more space than a children's theater play. How much seating does your chosen venue offer? We don't want people having to stand in the aisles. Fortunately, Chicago theaters come in every size category and price point.
Reviews for performance spaces
Rotonya B.
Self-Pour Tasting Bar in Wicker Park Available for Daytime Meetings
Great place and AWESOME time! I chose this place to host my event. We used the outside patio to perform and it was AMAZING. The staff made sure the safety guidelines with COVID was in place. Roman is the MAN to book with! 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
His energy was professional and very supportive...
Giancarlo B.
Dance & Rehearsal Studio for Creative Use in Old Town
This space was absolutely perfect for our performance. The seats were great, the staff was super communicative, it perfectly fit all 30 people, and was really nice overall...
Steve B.
Multi-Purpose Room in Central Location
Exactly what we need. Great for performance practice
Ryan C.
Spybar - Historic Nightclub / Lounge in River North Entertainment District
Our birthday party performance was hosted at Spybar last Saturday and it was one of the greatest nights of the year. The Spybar management, crew, bartenders and security were all extremely helpful and attentive, making the night a flawless experience. Props to Taylor, Nick, and Noe for making sure we...
Caryn C.
Studio & White Box Theater in Old Town
good ventilation - it was a hot day and even though we were dancing, we did not get overheated. Overall a really great space for performance, practice, or otherwise...
Lorine C.
Hidden Gem Studio | Perfect for Intimate Events
absolutely amazing! Super beautiful. Parking was great. Chris made sure everything was set up nicely for us. A great place to do an intimate performance if you’re a musician. Also great for anything really. I would DEFINITELY book again...
Jazmine C.
Dance & Rehearsal Studio for Creative Use in Old Town
space it was sooooo phenomenal! The person at the desk at the venue was extremely helpful with accommodating things I needed!!! I had a performance in the space and when I tell you it was everything I needed and more! I will definitely book this space again and again...
Yasmine C.
Cheap Dance Room Goose Island
This space was exactly what I needed!! My performers and I got so much done and I even had some time to rehearse by myself! Would recommend if you just need a space to dance and practice as well...
Spencer F.
Speakeasy in the heart of Wicker Park
Was able to play and perform music as loud as i wanted with no concerns. Great night with all my friends, host was very cool. Recommend to everyone...
Dejanee G.
Speakeasy in the heart of Wicker Park
of a living room of a finished basement in an average mid class house. Rather dark really also. They provided a mic and my performance went great! Also look for my music on all platforms next month: @Jaunteebaby...
Michael G.
Urban, Industrial, downtown gallery, Unique floor plan, lofty bow trussed ceiling + skylight
perfectly for our music video. Host was very helpful. The green runways are stable and well-made. They accommodated our cast of nearly 20 performers. Would highly recommend...
Julianne I.
Storefront Gallery in Up & Coming Area Near North Chicago
The space was perfect for our pop-up bar where we had artwork, live performances, and cocktails. Stan was very friendly and great to work with, making it a smooth-running night. We completely transformed the space with our own artwork, and he lended us supplies and made it feel...
Gosia J.
Vintage+urban loft: murals, exposed brick, greenery!
more impressive than the photos make it seem, it was perfect for the going away party we set up there. We had three musicians perform and the sound/layout was great. I would book this space again in a heartbeat...
Peter J.
Production House & Creative Space
we were able to build portable exhibit walls to section the layout for diverse artists. The stage has a decent sound system that our performing artists didn't come across with technical issue. I'd definitely put up another event at the venue as I enjoyed working with him...
Diacos L.
4 Room Private and Cozy Venue
throwing my girl a bday party and dealing with the stress. Victor was accommodating and the space was great for our comedy/music that we performed. He even went to the store for us... ( I think I owe him still for ice and batteries ,smh...
Michele M.
Landmark Building with Stunning Lake Views
for the concert and recording. Ayse went above and beyond for us. She made sure that the room was also at a temperature the performers were comfortable in playing by monitoring the radiators and air conditioning unit. The Norte Ecole Hall in the iconic Fine Arts Building was acoustically superior...
Lavell P.
ART SPACE---IDEAL FOR PHOTO SHOOTS
The Art space is nothing short of amazing! It def gives different vibes all over & would be great to film certain scenes there. I performed several interviews and commercials at this space w/o a problem. Leticia allowed us to move what we wanted (as of course we replaced everything back...
Flikk T.
Centrally Located Studio Space in Wicker Park with Natural Light & Sprung Wood Floors | Back Studio
performed a group shoot here. Jessica was amazing as usual. Easy to work with, laid back, and it was a very seamless process. Always a pleasure...
Kelli V.
Speakeasy in the heart of Wicker Park
We had an amazing time performing here. It was just big enough to fit everyone and was very cozy to be in. Host was very attentive and helped us with everything we needed...
Helen W.
Speakeasy in the heart of Wicker Park
so wonderful and accommodating. The piano is out of tune and make sure you do a thorough soundcheck before using the mic for vocal performance...
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