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Hill and Valley Creative
Downtown, Rochester, NY5.0 (23)
25 guests
Hill and Valley Creative. Large 2500 SQFT Space
Private and secure
Air conditioned/ Heated
Large windows with natural light. (1West, 2 North, 1 East)
Black out curtains
Sound treatment
White Walls and White Brick
Natural hardwood floors
In studio kitchenette
Large waiting room
Espresso bar
Ice maker
Included drinks in fridge
Plenty of backgrounds to choose from
(4)C Stands included
Plenty of
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From
$125
/hr
2 hr min
Da Purp
Mayor's Heights, Rochester, NY5.0 (2)
60 guests
Da Purp. Small Black femme owned studio space made available for any artistic concepts, interests, or projects. Perfect for private and secluded events with accessible parking and an elevator for people who need it. Safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Studio Bookings are available only on a first
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From
$125
/hr
4 hr min
OIM Studios
Serving the Rochester, NY area5.0 (32)
20 guests
OIM Studios. Based in Penfield, NY, our studio space is truly one of a kind. With over 2000 square feet of space indoors and over 17 acres, our studio gives creators and individuals endless opportunities to create unique content in an intimate setting.
Our studio offers an unrivaled canvas
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From
$65
/hr
1 hr min
Elevated Gathering Space with Bar + Private Entry
Edgerton, Rochester, NY115 guests
Events that work well in this space (private, non ticketed, small scale):
Private parties & gatherings (birthdays, anniversaries)
Bridal showers & bachelorette lunches
Baby showers & gender reveals
Intimate wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
Corporate events (meetings, team socials, trainings)
Product launches & brand pop ups
Networking
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From
$60
/hr
12 hr min
Elevated Event Space-Dining + Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Edgerton, Rochester, NY50 guests
Events that work well in this space (private, non ticketed, small scale):
Private dining experiences
Popup restaurant
Private parties & gatherings (birthdays, anniversaries)
Bridal showers & bachelorette lunches
Baby showers & gender reveals
Intimate wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
Corporate events (meetings, team socials, trainings)
Product
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From
$41
/hr
12 hr min
Elevated Event Space- 2 Story Venue with 2 Bars & Fully Equipped Kitchen
Edgerton, Rochester, NY165 guests
Events that work well in this space (private, non ticketed, small scale):
Private parties & gatherings (birthdays, anniversaries)
Dining experiences
Popup restaurant
Catering kitchen
Bridal showers & bachelorette lunches
Baby showers & gender reveals
Intimate wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
Corporate events (meetings, team socials, trainings)
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From
$80
/hr
12 hr min
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 live music venue cost to rent in Rochester?
Live music venues in Rochester average $72 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
live music venues Pricing Range in Rochester, NY
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for live music venues venues in Rochester, ranging between $95 and $70.
$72/hr average
How long do people rent live music venues in Rochester?
Most live music venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 24 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Live Music starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
live music venues Booking Times in Rochester, NY
Image representing average rental time for live music venues in Rochester, 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 live music venues in Rochester?
Our local hosts have welcomed 118 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
Reviews for live music venues
Vanessa A.
Once Upon A Time - Earthy Event Space & Pop Up Storefront w/ Secret Garden (Williamsburg)
is already beautiful and setup was simple. Danielle is a wonderful host. We had an event in the patio in the back with live music and food, our guests were so happy! Everyone complimented the space as well. Thanks...
John Paul A.
Industrial-Modern "White Canvas" Events & Production Warehouse Loft
Celebrating my 35th birthday here was amazing and memorable. Did a brunch themed party with food, drinks and a DJ to play music. Venue was very spacious and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially the white background walls, kitchen, as well as the bedroom. Eric & Hoda...
Pavan B.
Spacious Theatre Event Space in Historic NOHO
We enjoyed working with Subculture and it's staff. My team hosted an event that included live music and a podcast recording in front of over 100 people.
We've never had an easier time setting up, and working with a tech team. The space was...
Lauren B.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side
here on a Friday night to kick off our wedding weekend-- the space was perfect! We had about 120 guests for beer/wine/appetizers with live music. Michael and Sherri were unbelievable hosts-- extremely responsive, kind and helpful. They let us drop off a few cases of wine...
Dee B.
Gorgeous meeting room on Upper West Side
Hi Mimi!
I'm helping a friend find a location to host a live music open mic and the photos of your space looks like a very interesting option! Is it possible to arrange a 15 minute visit to check out venue and discuss more...
Elizabeth B.
Seven House Gallery, Event Space
We used the space for a dance performance that used projections and live music. We were so happy with the space, it was perfect! Matthew was super accommodating and we got a lot of compliments on the venue by our audience. Would definitely come here...
Tom C.
Magical Event Space with 70's Retro Future Decor.
hidden gem'. Shnay was super easy to work with, the venue had nearly everything we needed, and the event went off without a hitch. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique music venue in crown heights...
Paul D.
Brooklyn's Sunniest Studio
Amazing space and host!
All the furniture and decoration made it very easy to make our live session music recording look beautiful! Also had all the extra lighting and grip we needed...
Joseph E.
Dreamy Stunning Mansion in West Village For Fashion, Film, Weddings & Parties
perfectly), as I also had a live band perform for about an hour. I have never planned a party of this magnitude where I was providing food and alcohol for so many people and on top of that had a live music performance. Given the...
David Michael F.
Luxurious Event Space with Full Bar
Loved the space! It was perfect for my event! Definitely plan on coming back next time! If anyone is looking for booking a live music venue, this is such a cool vibe...
Dianna G.
New York Loft
as we had a 3 day meeting there, but most things were not under the owners control such as loud construction outside and live music being played downstairs of the building. Otherwise, all was great and the space is great...
Rob H.
Emerald Velvet Studio
communicate with. Space is exactly as advertised, plenty of outlets and well supplied with lighting and backdrops. We recorded a couple of live performance music videos. There was some ambient noise but not enough to make the shoot difficult by any means...
Christine H.
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this whole rental experience was beyond my wildest expectations.
I rented the space for a full day photo shoot in the AM and live musical show in the PM. I wouldn't change a single thing about the night as this home provided not only...
Daisy K.
Fun & Funky bar/restaurant/event space
Jon was a huge help throughout the whole process and the venue was perfect for the live music / art gallery atmosphere I wanted for my single release party. Would definitely book again and recommend to anyone looking for a funky / eccentric / unique place for...
Justin M.
3200 sq/ft Renovated Brooklyn Loft Space for Photo/Video Production
Loved the space, host was great. We had a church gathering here with live music. Would use it again
Casey M.
Brooklyn Industrial Studio – 14 Skylights – Drive in Space
This space was just as described, big & clean. We recorded live music and the space had a great reverb that sounded really good in our recording. The hosts were there to help us get in and came back at the end of our session to close...
The O.
Downtown Newark Venue with Floor to Ceiling Windows and a Loft
Mimi was the best venue host possible for our live music event. From graciously allowing us to use nearby space for storage, to accommodating our multiple site visit requests and always being responsive to our questions with a smile, Mimi made the planning process so...
Steph P.
Versatile Outdoor Enclave in the Heart of Greenpoint
this, but I learned day-of there is no sound system housed at the venue, so if you book, you should plan to bring your own. They've had other events with live music and can accommodate many different music set-ups...
Sydney S.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side
FREE BODY PROJECT booked this beautiful space for a panel event. It was fabulous and fit our needs perfectly. Light and acoustics for live music were lovely and there was ample space for our 60 guests as well as room for food and drink tables. Michael...
Mark S.
Historic Bright Studio With Tons of Natural Light and Hardwood Floors - Downtown
This is a great space for a party. We had ample room for dinner service, live music, and dancing for nearly 50 people. The atmosphere and the aesthetic is amazing...
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