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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 June 2026.

How popular are performance spaces in Newark?

Our local hosts have welcomed 5325 people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.85 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How much does a performance space cost to rent in Newark?

Performance spaces in Newark average $90 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 $141, whereas larger venues run about $375 per hour.

How long do people rent performance spaces in Newark?

Most performance spaces are scheduled for 4 hours, with 21 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for performance spaces

Matthew A.
2300 sqft Penthouse Perfect for Photo-shoots, Video Shoots, Art Exhibits, Small Gatherings
This place was great for our need. We filmed an interview and some broll in the space and it looked great and performed well. Communication was great throughout and Milo + Eric were so helpful and went above and beyond to make this a successful day for us...
Eleonore B.
Open Industrial Photo/Video Studio
come visit the space before in order to plan my event accordingly. The space is also very beautiful and cozy perfect for guests and performers. I definitely would love to book this space again! I had an Art exhibit/ performance and this space was definitely what it appears on the...
Rachel B.
Rehearsal Space in SoHo loft
The space was warm and inviting. Looked exactly like the photos. My students really enjoyed performing for each other here
Rachel B.
Rehearsal Space in SoHo loft
My students had a great time performing for each other in the space
Marc C.
Tribeca Artist's Parlour/Lounge/Event Space
booked this studio to do an intimate Magic/Mentalism show for Halloween and it was the perfect setting for what I wanted to perform. The host was a huge help and set the room exactly the way I wanted. It was a great service and venue was impressive to my guests...
Leah G.
Sexy bar/lounge in historic Greenwich Village - Marilyn seating area
move my birthday party date due to the pandemic. She was also able to set me up with a for hire burlesque dancer to perform for my guests which was a fun and unique thing to have. Loved it and would come back...
Galina I.
Modern Versatile Recital/Events Hall
Renting this hall was an absolute pleasure and a significant factor in the event's success. The combination of a truly exceptional, performance-ready Steinway piano and an unforgettably attentive, professional, and kind hostess Mimi Lin created an environment where the music could truly allowed everyone involved to focus entirely...
Johnathan J.
All-in-one creative space built for recording, artist development, and full-scale music promotion.
Hosted a live performance. Excellent host; responds quickly to inquiries and great space. 10/10 experience and very likely to book again...
Grace L.
Extraordinary Soho Designer Loft Showroom - Amazing Natural Light & Views
the HTC Vive as well as several Samsung Gear VRs. The A/V integration was stellar, bar none. We seamlessly overlay a live spoken word performance over a 360 video immersion projected on the 150” projection screen. There were plentiful opportunities for digital signage to further promote our brand. Also, great...
Gino L.
Very cool, vibey Rock space in the heart of Hell's Kitchen
our event. Jerry was awesome throughout our event making sure we had all we needed. This space fit our vision of an intimate live performance to a T. I will book again...
Gino L.
Very cool, vibey Rock space in the heart of Hell's Kitchen
our event. Jerry was awesome throughout our event making sure we had all we needed. This space fit our vision of an intimate live performance to a T. I will book again...
Bishnu M.
Downtown Photo Studio with Cyclorama Wall
Very Responsive! The space looked great, just as advertised. It was a great environment to perform my photoshoot
Gata N.
Urban Photo and Video Studio
The space was even better than its pictures. It was adequate for the livestream performance I did, and the host was very responsive and friendly. Booking was seamless and stress-free. Totally recommend...
Jessica O.
Major Gallery in Chelsea Art district
venue is beautiful and an absolute amazing space. I would definitely book here again. My guests loveeeed it! I had a mini fashion show, performances AND art on display. The space is versatile for all your needs...
Joowon P.
Elevated New York Loft Experience in SoHo-Tribeca: A Creative Haven Flooded with Natural Light
hosted my birthday party/EP release party. I had about 50 guests and the space comfortably accommodated the crowd. The Grand Piano was perfect for performance. The vibe and cleanliness is spectacular—so many of my guests complimented the space! The hosts are so hospitable and accommodating. I would love to...
Jalisha P.
Sleek, Downtown Multipurpose Theatre Space
The space was so beautiful! The staff were friendly and easy to work with. Prompt communication through email beforehand. My performers and I loved the space and how clean, artistic, and professional everything was. The show sounded amazing, and my audience really enjoyed the show. Thanks, art house...
Michaela S.
Warm, Open Performance Space in Tribeca
This was an incredible venue for a one-night only performance! The folks there were helpful with set-up and making sure the space was to our liking. It does take a bit of your own work - you have to set up chairs and figure out how to work the...
Andrew S.
Loft Dance Studio in Downtown JC
We had a kids music performance in the space and refreshments afterward. The space was great and met all my expectations. Marina was very quick to respond to all messages and got me all the details I needed quickly. Super helpful...
Isis W.
Modern Event Space/Art Gallery/Production Studio
provided tables and chairs. The only thing is we did have to provide our own speakers and mics to make it louder for the performance part of the event, but besides that, it was a great space and everyone loved it...
Olena Z.
1400sq ft Photo Studio with Cyclorama in Hoboken
It is was the first time that I used the studio and I would like to say the experience was good. They perform the services as promised. The studio is clean, with big windows, it has a white screen, and has space to meet the demands of many photoshoots - it...
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