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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.

What's the best day to rent a concert venue in San Mateo?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking concert venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Wednesday as these days are 68% cheaper on average.

How popular are concert venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 9931 people into their concert venues with reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How much does a concert venue cost to rent in San Mateo?

Concert venues in San Mateo average $102 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 $185, whereas larger venues run about $323 per hour.

How long do people rent concert venues in San Mateo?

Most concert venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Concerts starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for concert venues

Chloë A.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio / Venue
rigging up lighting, providing a platform for the stage, and letting our sound technician use their PA. This space was perfect for my solo concert with an audience of about 50 people...
Brooke B.
Golden Gate Conference Room at Union Square
Beautiful space in a historic building. Easy access and lots of support from Osmin the building manager. One note, this building has a concert venue attached so there can be some sound transfer. The team was very accommodating about it but it is something to keep in mind...
Jenny C.
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
David is responsive and friendly. The space is great for student recital and small concert! It's equipped with microphone and small tripods.Highly recommend...
Adit C.
Bodega Warehouse, Meeting, and Event Space
that always spring up with event planning. The space itself is lovely and even more spacious than the pictures portray. I held a small concert for friends + family. Andrew was willing move furniture and adapt the space for my event's needs. Got numerous compliments from guests on how nice...
Fides E.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
Nice space for an intimate concert
Blair H.
Financial District Theater Event Space
The staff here go out of their way to be helpful. The room is perfect for an intimate live concert performance. I've been a part of two music shows in the room in recent weeks. The sound is great using a moderate-sized PA system (for my shows...
Shira H.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
The space was great and Jibril was incredibly helpful in getting everything set up and taken down. We had an a cappella concert for about 75 people and it worked out wonderfully. It's also an historic spot and so is nice to support them. All in all, highly recommended...
Abe I.
Modern Warm and Inviting Entertainer's Dream, Spacious with Views
Mike's home was the perfect place to host our jazz concert. All of our guests complimented the space and the hospitality of our hosts. Mike was the perfect host. Extremely accommodating and kind. We will certainly be back...
Sara L.
Modern gallery in the heart of The Castro
We had a great experience at this venue. The ambiance was perfect for our small music concert. The museum is super cozy yet beautiful. We received a lot of positive feedback and will definitely book here again...
Sara L.
Stunning, Spacious Edwardian- Open, Light and Airy
It was a pleasure hosting our concert at Nikki’s home. The space is absolutely beautiful and our guests had a great time! Would definitely book again...
Nikole L.
Sun-filled Studio - great for photography!
The space was perfect for our event with 50 people. We held an art gallery display with a mini concert and had enough room to seat people comfortably in a semi circle. A few of the light bulbs were out, but maintenance was able to come in right away to...
Anna M.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio / Venue
We enjoyed renting MidPen Media center for our concert. Personnel is friendly, open hearted and thoughtful. Every detail of our concert has been carefully discussed and our needs have been tailored to make concert a success. We truly enjoyed constant communication with Production Manager who would connect us with the...
Jacqui N.
Pac Heights Presentation Space
to deal with. The space was lovely, very clean and spacious, with comfortable chairs and a well defined stage with piano. Perfect for a concert. I will definitely book this space again in the future...
Jacqui N.
Pac Heights Presentation Space
This is my second booking in this space for a concert. Peggy is always a pleasure to work with and the space works perfectly for our needs. I will definitely rent this space again in the future...
Daniel N.
Multi-Level Space for Party's and Events
The name of the space says it all - versatile. Beautiful space and the hosts allow for creative activations - we hosted a concert with artists showing their paintings on the walls. Kitchen was great for food/bar. Overall would definitely recommend the space...
Rob R.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
great event. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the accommodations and the expertise. The space is beautiful and is perfect for any concert, film showing, or presentation. It's very colorful and the location is awesome. The audio and video capabilities are top notch and I would recommend this...
Stephanie S.
Urban Winery Venue for Events & Weddings
fantastic wine selection! We used Eristavi Winery for our chamber ensemble's season opener. As it stands, this was the first time a live concert has been performed in the space and it worked out well acoustically and socially. It was a little tight, as we surpassed what we expected...
Coda Conduct S.
Sunny, Serene Dogpatch Photo Studio
The space was perfect for our concert - with about 70 guests and 10 performers! The place had chairs and tables for us to set up which made it super easy to convert the studio into a performing space. Coordinating everything with John was easy and he was very communicative...
Daniel V.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio / Venue
Having my event at the TV studio was an absolute blast. I threw a concert at the studio and the resources that were available for me to use were clutch. The staff was super helpful before during and after the event and they made sure everything was perfect. I totally...
Celia W.
Psychedelic Art Loft in Potrero Hill
booked this space for a party / concert to celebrate my wedding, and I cannot recommend it enough. Alexa and Sean are incredible hosts. Throughout the whole process of booking and organizing our event, they were super responsive and easy to communicate with. They organized all of the food and drinks...
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.