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Decentered Studio
8.1 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (8)
150 guests
Decentered Studio. artistry, connection, and celebration. Housed in a 1927 factory loft, the space combines vintage character with modern comfort—an inspiring backdrop for performances, fundraisers, readings, pop ups, and private celebrations.
Whether you’re hosting a poetry night, dance performance, panel, workshop, or milestone celebration, Decentered Studio’s open floor plan
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$522 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Eve Nightclub & Event Space
8.5 miles from Oakland, CA300 guests
Eve Nightclub & Event Space. All media files
Lighting Equipment:
Ambient Venue Lighting Equipment
(8) Intelligent Moving Heads
LED Hexagon Configuration
LED Lighting Equipment Tubes
Add on services:
RGBWAUV Battery Operated UpLighting Equipment
Performance Follow Spot Light
Special Effects:
(4) Confetti Cannon
Chauvet Hazer (Water based fluid)
Additional Rentals:
Pipe & Drape
Microphone Rental
Stage Monitors
Digital Mixing Console 12/16/32 Channel
Portable Stage (6) 4’ x 4’
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$11,200 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
ViBO Room
Serving the Oakland, CA area5.0 (8)
35 guests
ViBO Room. Cozy performance / meetup venue in downtown San Bruno. A stage is available with sound system, a grand piano and drums. The space is used regularly for performances, music rehearsals, meet up and small events! It's located near the San Bruno Bart Station.
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$260 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sound Union
Serving the Oakland, CA area5.0 (5)
200 guests
Sound Union. grounded in music. We provide completely equipped, state of the art, soundproofed studios for music rehearsal and recording, collaborative songwriting, and performances. Our small performance space comfortably seats 100 people, and our stage is perfect for live music, spoken word, standup comedy, and presentations. The audio
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$4,495 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Knockout Dance Studios
Serving the Oakland, CA area5.0 (5)
70 guests
Knockout Dance Studios. AC System
• Large Free Parking Lot
• 25 Cubbies
• Lobby for checking in customers
• Couch in Lobby for waiting
Perfect for instructors, performance teams, and creatives looking for a professional, versatile environment that supports both movement and elevated content creation.
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$96 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Sola Pavilion
Serving the Oakland, CA area450 guests
Sola Pavilion. west of San Jose, this state of the art event center offers the perfect venue for corporate events, private parties, live performances, and entertainment experiences. Conveniently situated near Highway 280 at the Winchester Boulevard exit, the venue is only half a mile from Santana Row and
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$4,220 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Event and Theater space 30 seconds from BART in Oakland.
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
40 guests
The space is conveniently located 30 seconds from 12th Street BART.
The space is 902 square feet with a stage. 40 chairs are available. LED overhead and theater lights are also available.
The space has been used as a photo studio, event space, theater space and classroom.
Total capacity...
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Starline complex
Downtown Oakland, CA200 guests
Starline complex. ballroom located on vibrant West Grand Avenue in Oakland. This spacious venue is ideal for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate events, performances, and community gatherings.
The ballroom features an open layout that can be easily customized for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, dance events, or stage setups. With
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$1,800 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Soundwave Studios
West Oakland, CA4.8 (245)
30 guests
Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland is a huge affordable multi use space for music production rehearsals, video shoots, film, tv, photography and content, classes, and other small group activities.
Public events, concerts are not allowed
- Rental includes 3 Aputure Nova 300c's panel lights mounted on the...
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$150 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Stunning ultra modern huge loft
South Prescott, Oakland, CA4.8 (11)
15 guests
This loft is a very bright large clean and modern daily rental for private company off-sites.
In a former painter studio that has undergone extensive high-end remodeling (award winning interiors), the space is available for groups, with various additional break out spaces.
As central as it gets:...
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$855 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Professional Performance & Events Venue
6.7 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (16)
45 guests
Voted 2022 BEST EVENT SPACE by El Cerrito City of Commerce.
Our elegant venue is multi functional. Space can be used for music concerts/recitals, art shows, storytelling, small theater production, dance/yoga classes, and more. We are located just steps away from El Cerrito Plaza.
SPACE RENTAL
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$500 total
before taxes
3 hr min
SF Chinatown Multiuse Venue
7.8 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
60 guests
Snuggled in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown, the historical venue is walking distance to Union Square and SF Downtown Financial District. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation, and has public garages nearby.
Once the Salvation Army Church, the venue was internationally known as...
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$500 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern Loft Fitness Facility in SoMa
8.2 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (14)
100 guests
HQ and 30 yards of turf in Suite 102
+ Body fat testing machine
+ Mediation and escape room
+ Olympic lifting platforms
+ Keiser performance trainer units
+ Cargo net
+ Climbing ropes
+ Monkey bars
+ Gymnastics mats and rings
+ Pegboard
+ Assessment and testing center
+ Giant tractor tires for flipping and sledgehammering
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$415 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Space DanzArte
8.2 miles from Oakland, CA4.9 (295)
50 guests
Space DanzArte. Flex Space / Dayligth Studio / Dance Studio / Yoga Studio / Event Venue and more!
This naturally lit creative space is perfect for a wide range of activities!
(The daylight floods the space through the skylight ALL DAY)
Our stunning studio located at 1067 Market Street (Intersection of...
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$42 total
before taxes
1 hr min
The Lost Church: Vintage Style North Beach Theater for Video and Photo Shoots.
8.2 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (9)
135 guests
This is a gorgeous and intimate vintage style theater that is now available for unforgettable team building events, meetings, presentations, and workshops.
This space is a dark and utterly charming multi-media performance space featuring red velvet curtains, a stage with old-timey footlights, a low-lit speakeasy style barroom,...
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$887 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Multi Level Entertainment Event Space Located in SF
8.4 miles from Oakland, CA200 guests
private events on Sundays and Mondays. We are located in the heart of San Francisco. Our venue features a large performance stage, state of the art sound and lighting and plenty of seating. Our staff is readily available for tours at your convenience.
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$2,150 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Light Rail Studios
8.6 miles from Oakland, CA242 guests
Light Rail Studios. With enough space to host a 200 + person live studio audience, Light Rail Studios will turn your productions into unforgettable events.
Hosting a broadcast or fundraiser at our place allows you to maximize your event by having high quality content captured and delivered within hours.
Media and...
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$4,784 total
before taxes
8 hr min
State-of-the-Art Dance Studio with Natural Light
8.8 miles from Oakland, CA30 guests
We are proud to make available to the community four beautiful dance studios in our brand new facility. Each studio is equipped with marley sprung floors, a state of the art sound system, fixed and portable ballet barres, and full length mirrors. All patrons have...
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$104 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Zaccho Dance Theatre
8.9 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (41)
75 guests
Zaccho Dance Theatre. FAQs
We cannot support amplified sound (DJ or band) after midnight
Renters must supply their own theatrical lighting and video equipment
USE OF SPACE
Film/TV Productions
Photo shoots
INCLUDED IN BOOKING RATE
Use of entire stage and bleachers
Use of 75 folding chairs
WIFI
Professional sound system
Blackout Curtains
House Manager
NOT INCLUDED IN BOOKING
Theatrical or video lighting equipment
Additional...
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$866 total
before taxes
4 hr min
The Producer's Loft Studio
8.9 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (201)
6 guests
The Producer's Loft Studio. TURN-KEY VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
EVERY RENTAL INCLUDES:
• Studio – pin-drop quiet video soundstage
• In-House Studio Technician – lighting or technical assistance
• Grip Equipment – 3-ton truck equivalent
• Lighting Equipment – 83 continuous instruments
• Studio Support Package – steamers, iron/board, clothing racks, tables, chairs, etc.
• Client Monitors...
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$2,375 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Rainbow Room and Performance Space
9 miles from Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
250 guests
For
Presentations for around 150 guests
Fundraisers, banquets, and receptions for about 100 150 people
Town halls and panel discussions for about 50 150
Musical performances and theatrical performances
Board meetings for 30 or more people
Parties for about 250 guests
Recommendations are to utilize surrounding rooms (201, 203, 204, and 1st floor
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$1,144 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Live Performance Theater with Media/Streaming Capabilities
Serving the Oakland, CA area100 guests
Space is used as a community church on Sundays and currently does weekly services that are streamed and recorded. To see use of the space by Living Word Ministries Community Church.
The space is great for Church Services, Weddings, and can be used as an Amphitheater, Community
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Redwall Music Studio
Serving the Oakland, CA area5.0 (104)
10 guests
Redwall Music Studio. Step into The Prism Vault — a jaw-dropping, futuristic dreamscape where light, reflection, and symmetry collide. This cinematic corridor is wrapped in mirror-finish walls, glowing with precision-cut LED lighting that slice through the space like lasers in a sci-fi thriller. The walls pulse with ambient color...
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$446 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Oakland, CA area5.0 (7)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off-site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers and...
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Ding Ding TV
Serving the Oakland, CA area4.9 (183)
90 guests
Ding Ding TV. ** This is a single-floor office building at the center of Silicon Valley. The rentable area is about 2,000 sf of professional video studio with a stage, lighting, and sound system. We had many Corporate retreats, Forums and panel Discussions, Small Concerts, Training classes, Startup pitchings,...
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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 August 2026.
How much does a performance space cost to rent in Oakland?
Performance spaces in Oakland average $71 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 $157, whereas larger venues run about $603 per hour.
performance spaces Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for performance spaces venues in Oakland, ranging between $157 and $603.
$71/hr average
How long do people rent performance spaces in Oakland?
Most performance spaces are scheduled for 7 hours, with 50 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
performance spaces Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for performance spaces in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
How popular are performance spaces in Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1538 people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.74 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
What's the best day to rent a performance space in Oakland?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking performance spaces in Oakland.
Reviews for performance spaces
Jennifer A.
Gorgeous Gourmet Ghetto Event Studio
the piano provided was great. Viviana easy to reach and very responsive. The space has a high ceiling which provides great acoustics for music performances. Our guests had no trouble finding it. It was a tad too warm for the summer but there were fans there which helped...
Erin A.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
kind + great hosts and SO incredibly helpful in ensuring our event was a success. We hosted a music event with a couple DJs + live performers, and this could not have been a better spot to do so! Paul has an expert knowledge of sound + lighting equipment and also rented us...
Devon B.
Newly Renovated Production Space
Great place to host performance and production activities
Kevin B.
Huge, Affordable Production Space
ve shot at this location twice and performed in a music video here once and all three shoots were great. Solid space, helpful staff...
Ryan B.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
This space is very beautiful, perfect for filming our interview and acoustic performance. It was helpful to have some gear already at the venue. Thoughtful instructions were left by the host, who was also very helpful and responsive. Hope to work here again, thanks...
Joselyn C.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
Great performance and party space! Paul D was an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely accommodating and clear on the do’s and dont’s but there are far more do’s than dont’s! Paul was always reachable via the Peerspace app. I never had to wait long for...
Thien C.
Jewel-Box Modern Home with Private Yard
and space! I hosted my graduation party here with the max amount of people. We had catering, drinks, and even used the piano to perform. The indoor/outdoor setting was amazing and everyone was so impressed by the home. Check in and check out was easy. Would 100% book again...
David D.
Spacious Gallery with Bar in Nice Neighborhood
the venue are professional, positive and easy to work with.
I highly recommend this venue for almost any type of event- I can imagine performance, parties, art shows and music events all being well-served by this space...
John G.
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear
out of there way to help with setup. The space has great character. My team and I were able to shoot a live music performance and set up three different scenes within their space, including a 10 piece band. I’d highly recommend this venue...
Jamie K.
Warehouse space with redwood floors and natural light
Amazing space, amazing location and great people. I've filmed there before and would happily film there again. In fact, one of the performers from our first film there loved the space so much we came back months later and filmed a new project...
Tal K.
Light-Filled Studio Space in Elmwood
potential weather issue. They were super accommodating, friendly and prepared. Easily fit a 40 person adult / kid party with room to spare for circus performers. Highly recommend this space for kid/adult combos. Very clean. Lots of kid activities, seating, tables. Thank you...
John L.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
to my requests and ensured things went off without a hitch. Artie (Host) and Lakisha (Bartender) were a perfect fit for the event and performed their responsibilities flawlessly. I would love to work with the whole team again in the future...
Twila L.
Mosswood Chapel Ballroom
not express any concerns or objections.
This statement was unprofessional, dismissive, and inappropriate. It left us feeling bullied, taken advantage of, and pressured into performing labor that should never have been our responsibility. It also contributed to substantial delays in our setup timeline and added to the overall mismanagement we...
Augusto L.
Huge, Affordable Production Space
Alan is a frickin professional! The studio was all ready to go. Communication was perf. The space yielded amazing results. The performer I filmed has been so pleased with the footage and the overall experience we had at the studio space. I cannot recommend these cats enough! The space is...
Lawrence N.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
Fantastic spot. Shot a live musical performance here with a small crew. Ian was extremely responsive, space was beautiful and adaptable to our needs. Would definitely book again -- thanks Ian...
Danny O.
Gold N' Grey Studio
so, so, so gracious and helpful in getting set up. The space is beautiful and definitely large enough for a video shoot with 6 performers. I can't wait to book another project here.
Bonus points: they have a super cute brand new puppy...
Karah P.
Vintage Luxury Boudoir studio with panoramic windows and multiple sets
Day workshop, following six weeks of dedicated training. They were all thoroughly impressed by how the space seamlessly complemented the theme of their performance, making them feel like they were on the set of a professional music video. The level of professionalism, the excellent accommodations, and the overall flexibility were...
Kevin P.
🎬 🗣️ FOR INTERVIEWS 🪴 🌞 Sun + Plants + Vibe 🎥 🎤 💡 Spacious industrial loft with plants, natural light, and character + camera, audio, and pre-light options! ✨
to present in the videos. They are professionals who have obviously been doing this for a long time. The end result was great. Our performances were really good due to their direction. They also took on post-production, and the edits look amazing. In general, they're just great guys...
Anna T.
Newly Renovated Performance and Event Space
met the owner's Simon and Don. It was the perfect spot for my twin nieces' birthday celebration. My nieces and their dance group performed for the guests so we were able to utilize the mini stage. Owners were very professional and accommodating! Overall, great experience...
Allen Z.
Professional Performance & Events Venue
system was in working shape. He was also easily reachable via the phone.
The venue itself is a nice space - perfect for an intimate performance to an audience of ~30-40. There are also two bathrooms, so no one had issues waiting. The mirror and recording studio rooms also give...
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