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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 exhibit hall cost to rent in Oakland?

Exhibit halls in Oakland average $124 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 $119, whereas larger venues run about $358 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a exhibit hall in Oakland?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking exhibit halls in Oakland.

How popular are exhibit halls in Oakland?

Our local hosts have welcomed 2241 people into their exhibit halls with reviews averaging 4.86 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How long do people rent exhibit halls in Oakland?

Most exhibit halls are scheduled for 5 hours, with 30 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Exhibits starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for exhibit halls

Nelly A.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
the booking to the help of Jibril throughout the organization process. I couldn’t have wished for a better team to organize my first exhibition. Thank you...
Mahalakshmi B.
Brilliant SoMa Gallery
rented the gallery for a private exhibition and Tony was really responsive host and helpful with everything I needed. The gallery is rustic, beautiful and has a charm. Kids loved being in the space. I had no issues whatsoever. The gallery is beautifully lit with windows where needed. The only...
Amalee B.
Big Unique & Urban Oakland Flex Loft/Studio
hosted a pop-up multimedia exhibition and dinner in this space and it was wonderful. The space is unique, beautiful lighting, and was exactly what I was looking for. Kristin was incredibly helpful and flexible in accommodating my needs for the space. Would definitely recommend...
Christina C.
Gallery Ballroom
was very responsive and helpful throughout the process. The space itself is stunning and turned out to be a fantastic place to host our exhibition. We really lucked out finding this space and would definitely consider hosting another event here in the future should the opportunity arise...
Denise D.
Unique North Beach Gallery
the best host. I would highly recommend booking this venue for your event. We booked the space for a one night Pop-Up art exhibit. It went very smoothly. Andrew was very helpful and professional. It was a great night. Thank you so very much Andrew for providing such...
Peggy D.
Spacious Mid-Market/SOMA Gallery Space perfect for Pop Up Shows
booked this gallery for an art exhibition for 13 days with a Opening Reception. The gallery was perfect, and Matt was always willing to help in anyway! It turned out better than I expected...
Lea D.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
Perfect space for a pop-up art exhibition! Great lighting, high walls, good volumes, and convenient location. The gallery feels both intimate and professional. Laura is a wonderful host: super responsive and accommodating, she will make sure you have everything you need before your event. Great experience...
Jeanie D.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
for the wonderful help given me and others participating in our event. The staff (especially Tony) were stellar in helping to hang the art exhibit and in setting up and helping to clear out after the event. Director Caroline was always prompt and supportive in responding to questions and informing...
Audrey D.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
This is a fabulous space for meetings, exhibitions and events. The staff is extremely professional, from booking to working with their facilities manager. The location is great for both parking and public transportation...
Nicole D.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
Jibril was AWESOME! He was so instrumental in our event being a success and he was super kind and hospitable too. My pottery exhibition was a success and I hope to do more and use this space again in the future...
Derek F.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
Laura was very welcoming and an awesome host. The space was perfect for Art Exhibit. Would definitely consider booking again...
Mary Kame G.
Beautiful Creative Meeting Space
set-up in the space that would work for our needs, including clearing wall space for us where we needed to post our own exhibits. The space itself is also absolutely gorgeous, with some great custom wood furniture and featured art on the walls. In addition to the gallery itself...
Hannah G.
2,600+ ft² Industrial-Modern Museum Space in the Heart of SOMA ($499/h before 5pm)
knowledge of the machines and I would have loved to utilize her more with the crowd. The venue is extremely beautiful and unique. The exhibits are great and I would definitely work with them again. Everyone truly enjoyed the party and it was overall a great success...
Bethany J.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
were looking for! The only thing to note (which is not seen in the pictures poster online) is that there is a small permanent exhibition off to the side which includes a bed and some artifacts). This wasn't a problem for our event as we were able to simply...
Christine O.
Welcoming Industrial SoMa Space with a Science Twist
marketing/networking event during Dreamforce 2017. We were looking for a memorable theme, and the lab provided the perfect inspiration. The art and interactive exhibits throughout are great, and the space is large, with plenty of different areas for seating, eating, and relaxing. There is also a good amount of furniture...
Jing O.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
We had our first art exhibition show in this lovely gallery. Laura was a friendly and flexible hoster, also a thoughtful person who gave us a lot of good advice. We had a very successful event. I definitely will book again and recommend here to all my artist friends...
Leilani S.
Open and Airy Gallery Space with Skylight in an Urban Setting
was spacious and had enough seating for us. They were also willing to take down the art they had installed to allow us to exhibit our portraits and poetry...
Jennifer S.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
work with. She's very communicative, flexible, and just a joy to be around. The space itself is the perfect size for the photography exhibit that I hosted, and looks beautiful with the open drapes and lovely bench in the center. I thoroughly enjoyed hosting my exhibition here and had...
Raissa S.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
Laura was amazing! Guests, models and myself liked the space. Our African Art exhibit was fantastic. I would love to book it again...
Man T.
Private Meeting Space - Financial District
to get the host to commit the booking. However , the host is responsive once it is booked. Yes , the space is fantastic! Hosting an exhibition , conversation, presentation during the design week...

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Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.