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from$85/hr
Luxury Cabaret Davinci Styled Content House

Stanton, Philadelphia, PA

4.7(12)
Venue capacity icon20

Studio

Custom fur DaVinci Style Piano, Hall of Mirrors, Cabaret Style Bedroom with Pole, All Saints Room, Margarita Room, Red Luxe Room, Tropicana Room, Rooftop, Backyard & much more! Space can be used for content, photo shoots & video shoots. Think high end, luxury, vintage, cabaret...
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from$345/hr
Black Squirrel Club Performing Art Space In Fishtown!

Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon150

Performance Hall

...The Black Squirrel Club, an 1890’s Steam Plant, is two dramatic spaces in one! One side provides a fixed-seating performing arts space with stage and lighting, additional bar area, the other side is what we call “The Quiet Car”, an elegantly decorated, hard...
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from$150/hr
Philadelphia Modern Professional Recording Studio | Spice House Sound

Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

5.0(13)
Venue capacity icon12

Studio

Welcome to Spice House Sound. The space is an accessible, world-class recording, mixing, and mastering studio located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. 24' high ceilings, unique shape, and complete acoustic isolation make this a perfect location for filming music videos, quiet scenes, or modern...
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from$85/hr
Beautiful, Art Gallery Space, Exposed Brick Walls, High Ceilings, Finished White Walls Also

Center City East, Philadelphia, PA

4.9(20)
Venue capacity icon25

Gallery

We've hosted art shows, pop-ups, photo shoots, music video shoots, meetings, co-working. We are the thinkers, makers, and creators of tomorrow's ideas, building community around our art gallery/atelier located in Old City Philadelphia. We curate and host events grounded in the culture with a focus...
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from$75/hr
Urban Home with eccentric decor

Upper North Philadelphia, PA

5.0(24)
Venue capacity icon8

Single-Family Home

Ideal for photo shoots and film, multiple locations throughout the house and property with many different vibes. Parlor room includes an extensive bone/osteology collection. Every section of the house is unique and themed to a degree. Also on the property is a large back lot...
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from$35/hr
Left Eyed Studios: An 830 sq. ft. Photo Studio in Kensington with Great Natural Light

North Philadelphia, PA

4.9(385)
Venue capacity icon25

Studio

Left Eyed Studios is a full service commercial photo studio located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Our 830 sq. ft studio is on the 4th floor of a converted factory building and provides plenty of charm and character. The space has four large west/southwest...
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from$99/hr
Video and Photography Studio | MakeShift Studios

Upper North Philadelphia, PA

4.8(185)
Venue capacity icon30

Studio

MAKESHIFT studios is a flexible videography and photography production studio with 15+ backdrops/sets and lighting and props. We have 7 stand-alone sets including vintage room, abandoned room, monochromatic blue and red room, checkerboard set, chrome box set, lightbox, and jail set. In addition to this...
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from$70/hr
Nova Garden at Novalight Studios

North Philadelphia, PA

4.9(100)
Venue capacity icon10

Industrial Space

Your booking MUST be a minimum.of two hours, which grants you access to the entire space, but does NOT grant you access to any lighting equipment or camera gear. The add-ons and amenities listings are up to date and please make sure you have read...
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from$100/hr
Crimson Noir at Novalight Studios

North Philadelphia, PA

4.9(279)
Venue capacity icon20

Studio

Your booking grants you access to use ALL areas within the studio, but does NOT grant you access to any of our lighting equipment or camera gear. The add-ons and amenities listings are up to date so check those listings to see what comes with...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Rent a performance space in Philadelphia

Performances come in all kinds of flavors, making the venues you can choose from even more diverse. Sometimes you need an intimate space for a solo pianist or poet to show their latest work. And for an internationally acclaimed orchestra, a professional concert venue for thousands is the best choice. Fortunately, Philadelphia has both of these options and everything in between.
The performance spaces here have flexible terms, ranging from hourly rentals to week-long bookings for repeat performances. You'll also find a long list of amenities that will ensure the comfort and enjoyment of your guests. Outdoor venues with seating for thousands are an option, as are historic indoor venues with cocktail style arrangements!

Unique performance spaces in Philadelphia

If you're looking to hold a truly memorable performance then the venue should be as unique as the performers. Spaces that feature bold natural light, elegant interiors, sumptuous decor elements, fine art wall hangings, and other elements will all affect how people remember your performance.
Many of Philadelphia's major attractions are more than just places to learn or have fun; they are also event centers that host performances. These include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Dilworth Park, and the Fillmore Philadelphia. The Fillmore is a major live music venue, with separate venues hosting 3,000 people and a separate club with a stage, bar, and 450 seats for smaller events! Unique performance spaces like The Dell Music Center offer an amphitheater that seats up to 5,300 guests. It's hosted A-list celebrities over the decades for performances, including Bill Cosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Gladys Knight!
For more intimate performances, check out the historic hotels, lounges, and restaurants of downtown Philadelphia. They have space for live music and DJs to set up, as well as catering for meals and bars for drinks. Whether you're planning a wedding with live entertainment or want to host a dance party in Philadelphia, the performance spaces here are on par with any other major US city!

Performance and rehearsal spaces in Philadelphia

Rehearsals are practice performances that lead up to the final show. In order to make them feel more real it's a good idea to choose a performance space that includes most of the amenities you'd expect of the final show's venue. These include professional lighting, acoustics, and a spacious stage for the rehearsal. Once the true performance happens, your performers will be fully accustomed to the light and sound qualities of the venue!

Reviews for performance spaces

Jonathan J.
Loft-like roomy, contemporary and deluxe, wood-floors, meeting / dining / performance-space.
Melissa and her staff was amazing. My guest and performers stated it was the best place they ever performed at and visited. Thank you for gracious support...
Michelle C.
Target Margin Theater - Performance Garage in Sunset Park
The raw space is incredible for experimental performance and it totally fits the theme of my production. Venue coordinator is very helpful...
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...
Ankur S.
RE:GEN:CY full space
Absolutely loved filming at this venue. The decor and ambiance of each room added a different vibe to each section of our performance and it came off so good in the takes! The studio host was also very welcoming and helpful to us when setting up. I would definitely recommend...
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...
James Bradley P.
"NEW"DCM studios an Urban Photo/video site
This was such a great overall experience to shoot here, and the customer service was impeccable! If you are a performing arts group that needs to have a photoshoot for promos, this space is the best place to do it in Philadelphia because the space is flexible and clean, and...
Tomasin V.
2,000 sq ft Bright Daylight Studio in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Love this space! Mike was so kind and responsive. The space was wonderful and had everything I needed to record a live performance. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again...
Charles S.
DUMBO Rooftop with scenic views of Manhattan!
This rooftop has spectacular views. It's spacious and has a variety of options. We shot a musical performance and loved the location. Great spot...

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