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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 October 2026.

How much does a gathering venue cost to rent in Oakland?

Gathering venues in Oakland average $82 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 $146, whereas larger venues run about $558 per hour.

How long do people rent gathering venues in Oakland?

Most gathering venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 22 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Gatherings starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

How popular are gathering venues in Oakland?

Our local hosts have welcomed 717 people into their gathering venues with reviews averaging 4.66 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

What's the best day to rent a gathering venue in Oakland?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking gathering venues in Oakland. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Monday and Sunday as these days are 9% cheaper on average.

Reviews for gathering venues

Amber K.
Broadway Gallery: Beautiful Downtown Event Venue with Natural Lighting
baby shower and it was perfect for our set up. We'll definitely keep this place in mind to have a get together again. Thanks...
Dominique W.
Osumare Suite: Luxurious Meeting Loft in Downtown Oakland
Marcus was the host for the evening and he was super helpful. The space is ideal for meetings and small gatherings. They had everything we needed and more. High recommend...
Lito W.
Small Meeting Room Inside of Broadway Gallery
we were doing. It provided the right amount of privacy. Thank You for creating a space for businesses and artist to be able to gather for work...
Reyna B.
Merritt Meeting Room: Versatile Multimedia Meeting Room
Beautiful space and kind staff! Very easy for folks to come in and gather for a meeting. I also appreciated the fast response to book, will definitely be using again...
Nicholette R.
Downtown Open Space w/ Natural Light (Guest Chooses Setup)
This space was very nice. I appreciated Nicholas's communication and care with accommodating my needs, which included privacy for a small women's gathering...
Sophia C.
Elegant Uptown Lounge Bar
highly recommend this Space. Perfect for our gathering of approx 50 people, but could easily accommodate more. From the initial inquiry, through delivery everything was seamless and I felt very supported in the process, not having hosted an event like this before. The staff was very friendly and aware of...
Jessica D.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
Fantastic space for a small and intimate gathering of 50-70 people; guests really loved it -- it's access to Bart, walkability, coziness, and friendly and warm vibe. The owner, Maria Sanchez, is really accommodating and easy to work with...
Dominic F.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
The perfect space for any gathering! Maria was very helpful and we had a great time
Kimberly S.
Modern Coffee Bar and Art Gallery in Uptown Oakland
We had a wonderful time celebrating my daughter's Filipino Cotillion. The venue was perfect for our gathering. The staff was very kind and helpful. I would recommend this venue...
Marissa M.
Downtown Oakland Event Oasis - Downstairs
Great space, very easy to host a company get together in
Yarrow C.
Financial Center Work & Meeting Space
of 20! My company is fully remote and no longer have a designated office space so a few times a year we get together and have co-worker days in person. We always like the space to be completely private. We were looking for a spot...
Kel B.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
totally out of Johnny's control, I understand), which left some guests literally out in the cold. I would recommend planning for a smaller gathering of 40 or so for the space, but absolutely overall would book again...
Jennifer J.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
Perfect location for a small gathering. Staff is wonderful. Location is perfect. Owner has good communication and flexibility. Highly recommend the location. All my guest were very pleased and happy with the service and space. Couldn’t have picked a better location. Price point is great too...
Emirose S.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
and the staff was so so so great. Penelope’s is super cute and homey, such a great vibe to celebrate or get together. Shout out Johnny and his staff...
Angie L.
Full Buyout Downtown Modern Craft Cocktail Bar
found my favorite place to host a gathering! Johnny was fantastic to work with and took great care of my guests. His cocktails are masterful. I had a party for 20-25 people and I was looking for a place where I don't have to do much to host...
Andrea H.
Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall
This space was great for the gathering I had to celebrate graduation
Sara P.
Industrial-Chic Loft Styled Lush Oasis
plants and other cute items they had for sale within the space. Check it out! Buy some cool stuff or host a get together. Win Win...
Karen D.
Telegraph Urban Space
Very nice little space for a small, intimate gathering. We really appreciated having access to ice machine & refrigerator. Also loved that there was a couch for guests to sit on. There did appear to be a small leak in the bathroom. Hostess was very pleasant and accomodating...
Michelle M.
Telegraph Urban Space
This place was perfect for a gathering! We had about 25 people and it was so spacious! The owner was so nice and responsive! I would definitely book here again...
Devon R.
Gothic Downtown Indie Comic Shop and Art Gallery
11/10 great experience! The space is gorgeous and fit our gathering very comfortably. The staff was very accommodating and communicative. We all felt welcomed and supported. I have no complaints and 100% will book here again for future events...

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Updated October 8, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.