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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 February 2026.

How much does a live music venue cost to rent in San Marcos?

Live music venues in San Marcos average $305 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 $123, whereas larger venues run about $427 per hour.

How popular are live music venues in San Marcos?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1405 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent live music venues in San Marcos?

Most live music venues are scheduled for 7 hours, with 43 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Live Music starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Reviews for live music venues

Chloe A.
Commercial Studio for parties and events (Available only through April 2025)
The place was perfect for the live music event we had planned. All the speakers/lights were easily controlled through a device and a thorough walk-through/tour was given by the hosts. I would book this venue again...
Ginger B.
Elevated Event Space in Old Towne Orange
An amazing venue for a celebration. Very spacious and furnished beautifully. Loved the sound system made it simple to make the space lively with music. The projector and screen was a nice touch to display a photomontage. Guest were very impressed by the space and...
Connie C.
Cozy studio with 22ft Cyclorama and Paper Backdrops
Evan is an amazing host- super knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. I recorded a live music session in his studio and the sound was great. He really helped us feel super comfortable and made the day go smoothly...
Serena C.
Large Bright Event Space
booked this space for my partner’s birthday party. We had live music and the host was very accommodating and so responsive. All our guests were impressed with the space. It was so nice and well lit with the big windows. It was the perfect space...
Bryna D.
Tropical Oasis nestled in the hills of Orange County
husband were very gracious hosts and their home is gorgeous. We lit up the night in the backyard and celebrated with dinner and live music. I would book again anytime...
Kelian D.
Modern Minimalist Studio for Seminars, WorkShops, Trainings, Wellness Classes, Content Creation & More
that offers up many extra accessories that may be needed. the space looked exactly like the pictures. We held a birthday party with live music with all of our friends and family. Many thanks to Sucheata and her team for making it a memorable event for...
Keili F.
Bright and Spacious Modern Home
This listing met all of our needs and helped us bring our vision of the live music taping to life. Taylor was quick and super responsive. She was incredibly thoughtful – she thought about the amount of light during different parts of the day, asked extra questions...
Daron F.
DTSA Photo Studio at Historic Art Compound
Nice spot, but there needs to be up front communication with other tenants who are rehearsing live music. If you’re recording, their music will bleed into your recording. I still got a decent recording and host was accommodating...
Deaundra G.
Hip storefront designed for events and celebrations.
had a birthday music brunch with live music, a DJ, food and drinks. I couldn’t have asked for better hosts of the space. They were so accommodating and willing to help me arrange furniture in ways that were fitting for my party...
Daisy G.
Urban Studio With An Industrial Rugged Look But Modern
Absolutely loved the location and the owners! They were a great help throughout the night. The location is great for live music events. Parking is a plenty and there’s a bathroom. Plenty of open space and great flow for vendors! Can’t wait to come...
Dawn H.
Photo/Video/Podcast Studio in DTLA with equipment and AC
We had a great time. Host was tentative. It was perfect for our intimate live music one in one event
Chloe N.
Bookstore in beautiful rustic brick building with plenty of space for small meetings or workshops.
was perfect, and it helped our music really set the mood. Everyone was so welcoming, Plus, the host Lizz was so cute and gracious, made the whole experience even better. Definitely a great spot to host a live music, this place has...
Justin R.
Downtown Loft Studio with AC and White Cycwall
Perfect space for live music videos and the add ons definitely help to achieve any look you need. Lex was extremely helpful and a great host...
Kelly S.
Urban Studio With An Industrial Rugged Look But Modern
service he offers. And he has the cutest gym mascot you have ever seen!!! This would be the perfect location for Dj's, live music, a dance party, any gym like event (the equipment looks amazing!!!) Our small local label will definitely use the space again...
Kevin S.
Dynamic Venue Space that can host anything from; music events, production and photo shoots, pop-up boutiques, gallery and art exhibitions, private events and more!
Our group had a live music event for about 200+ people and the venue owners were incredibly accommodating. The space looks great and has lots of space enough for a small party or event. For parking, there is plenty for a lot of people. The...
Shankar T.
Industrial Warehouse w/ Full Stage Production
This space is great for live music shows shoots, staff was very helpful and made everything happen smoothly
Mica T.
Huge Warehouse space with white cyc wall
Amazing place and host! Were filming a live music performance and this was the only place we found that had good sound and not a huge echo. The cyc is great and large, only thing is no AC but there's tons of large fans so...
Chana T.
Production Space at the Rescue
booked this awesome tent space for recording a live music video, and it was an INCREDIBLE experience! Firstly, Troy (the host) was SO helpful throughout the entire process - answering all my questions beforehand and helping me carry all my gear and set up lights onsite. This...
Lisa & Jeff V.
Vintage Train Caboose with Cafe Patio and Fenced Yard
venue - what a treat to get to enjoy this beautiful piece of history and nostalgia in such a personal way. That train car is in beautiful condition, both inside and out, and it made a perfect backdrop to this special celebration. Danielle allowed us to have live music...
Ico W.
1,000 SP. FT. Studio Space
responsive and exemplifies the utmost professionalism. His space is amazing, super spacious and perfect for any event. We hosted one of our monthly live music events and our attendees felt more than comfortable. JD even let us have a food truck outside! The dressing room was...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.