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Sound Union
7.2 miles from San Mateo, CA5.0 (5)
200 guests
Sound Union. 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 and video from each studio and stage can be captured with live streaming options available.
We
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$4,923 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area400 guests
Kilowatt Bar. for all types of gatherings.
Our 1st floor is equipped with a top notch sound system designed to support all types of live music. Our high end flexible sound system can host everything from an all digital DJ setup, Serato, old fashioned vinyl, to a full live
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$7,414 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Mateo, CA area100 guests
Kilowatt Bar. sure to impress your guests.
Our event space is equipped with a top notch sound system designed to support all types of live music. Our high end flexible sound system can host everything from an all digital DJ setup, Serato, old fashioned vinyl, to a full live
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$4,479 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Royale
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (3)
125 guests
The Royale. Located in a one of a kind, 110 year old building protected by the National Historical Society, our bar and event space is a truly unique relic of old San Francisco, complete with the original mosaic tile floor from 1915.
We play regular host to epic birthdays,
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$5,519 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
Lions Den Bar and Lounge
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
70 guests
Lions Den Bar and Lounge. Located in historic Chinatown. Live music lounge for watching and dancing. roomy, decor asian classic and modern. Some consider the space as a "speakeasy."
Private events can be booked Friday from 5pm to 9pm and from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday's.
Semi private
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$1,665 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Spacious, Elegant and Versatile Downtown Dance Space for Events
Central San Mateo, CA79 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for productions and performances including presentations + keynote, corporate events, panel speakers, and receptions.
3000 Square Feet (50x60ft of blank walls)
18' High Ceilings
79 Capacity
(80) Folding Chairs
Tables
Benches with storage
Clothing hangers
Storage cubbies
Floating Stage
High Quality Projector
4K Wall Projector
Sound System
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$3,433 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Sunny Poolside Clubhouse in Downtown San Mateo
Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA25 guests
Prime location downtown space for a large gathering or an intimate meeting. Or take a dip in our sun soaked pool!
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Inside table seating for 12
Retractable door that opens onto the outside deck
Outside deck that has an
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$387 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA66 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Full service restaurant located in San Mateo with a $3500 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s.
What's included:
Reserved area (Dining room & Rise bar)
2 hours for your event
Food and drink options (full bar)
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$4,599 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Dance Studio, Meeting Space, Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
30 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA150 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Full service restaurant located in San Mateo with a $13,500 minimum spend for large groups. Please note our current pricing reflects Friday and Saturday’s.
What's included:
Semi private space (entire patio reserved for your party)
3 hours for your event
Food
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$17,739 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. Whimsical Ice Cream Cafe, Lounge & Event Space in the Heart of San Mateo
Welcome to Chill Spot Rendezvous, San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream cafe that's perfect for intimate gatherings, private parties, creative meetups, photo shoots, pop ups, and more!
Our
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$893 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Fireplace Room: Intimate Multi-Purpose Meeting, Event, and Performance Room
North Central, San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
30 guests
Our "Fireplace Room" is an intimate, flexible, multi purpose space that is perfect for medium sized meetings, lectures, or for intimate performances. It is located on our multi building church campus with a welcoming entryway from a courtyard. The central architectural feature is a fireplace
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$339 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Kloss Hall: Large Reception Hall with Stage, Audio/Video, and Available Commercial Kitchen (Booked Separately)
North Central, San Mateo, CA5.0 (3)
273 guests
Our "Kloss Hall" is a large, bright, flexible, multi purpose space that is perfect for receptions, large lectures, performances, or other events. It is located on our multi building church campus with a welcoming entryway from a courtyard. There is an elevated stage at the
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$1,314 total
before taxes
4 hr min
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Central San Mateo, CA4.9 (8)
75 guests
Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible.
Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm up
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$381 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Create, Mix and Mingle
Shoreview, San Mateo, CA5.0 (4)
80 guests
Create, Mix and Mingle. Perfect Space for Birthday Parties, Girls Night Out, Corporate Team Building, Fundraisers, Off Sites, Meetings and More...
We offer a fully customizable experience. You may choose to rent the space by itself or you can combine the rental with drinks from our bar and/or a painting class
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$986 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Host your next gathering with a complete kitchen, lounge furniture and TV
South San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
15 guests
Look no further for your next hosting venue! Feel free to cook and prep while you host guests in the kitchen peninsula space. The full size refrigerator, stove and oven are the complete package for food and festivities. This space is great for a number of
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$311 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (90)
25 guests
Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A shuffleboard will surely entertain the crowd!
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Kitchen: refrigerator, stovetop, ovens, dishwasher, sink,
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$472 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (20)
30 guests
Our beautiful event space is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). This spacious, light filled building has much to offer and will surely impress your guests, clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Multiple HD
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$528 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautiful deck with bay view perfect for small events
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
20 guests
Beautiful and spacious 1350 sq ft. outdoor deck with a stunning view of the San Francisco skyline, San Mateo bridge, and the bay, perfect for work gatherings, candlelit dinners, photo shoots, and everything in between. Located in a coveted neighborhood in the heart of the peninsula,
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$404 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Studio Anthurium
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (3)
100 guests
Studio Anthurium. Studio Anthurium Versatile Event Space for Any Occasion
Welcome to Studio Anthurium, the perfect venue for vibrant and memorable gatherings!
Our space is designed to accommodate up to 100 guests (50 including in the booking, additional guest for additional price), ideal for those looking
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$533 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Home of Truth Spiritual Center
Serving the San Mateo, CA area98 guests
Home of Truth Spiritual Center. the Sanctuary can accommodate up to 100 people. A microphone and amplifier system is available, making the space well suited for live music, sound baths, and spoken word events.
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$196 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Soundtrack
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (8)
200 guests
Soundtrack. Soundtrack is a chic, music themed venue where retro glamour meets modern elegance. With Warm ambient lighting and plush seating that nods back to the disco era with a refined, elegant twist. The cocktail menu channels the vibrant spirit of the 70s, inspired by iconic artists,
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$1,971 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Eve Nightclub & Event Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area300 guests
Eve Nightclub & Event Space. Full service event venue located in San Francisco with a $8500 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekends. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
The entire venue
6 hours for your event
Drink options (full bar
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$14,717 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
The Royale
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
50 guests
The Royale. Our 300sf upstairs mezzanine, located in a truly unique relic of old San Francisco, provides a welcoming escape for private events and conversations, all while overlooking the main floor's wrap around bar, floor to ceiling windows, and artistic atmosphere and live entertainment.
Typical events hosted in the
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$789 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Monroe
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (18)
75 guests
Monroe. here where the greats: Miles Davis, James Moody, John Coltrane, Lenny Bruce & other legends performed.
We continue the tradition of hosting live music every week. We are also well equipped for bands, DJs, and other entertainment should you want that addition to your event. We have
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$3,680 total
before taxes
Price incl. 2 hrs and prepaid menu options
Baba's House & 13 Orphans
Serving the San Mateo, CA area50 guests
Baba's House & 13 Orphans. “So this is a snack shop AND an event space?”
Yes, indeed. We designed the space so that it can be an empty canvas for creativity.
Want to perform with your own guest list? A dance party? Comedy night? Movie experience?
Want a space to host a company party,
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$1,824 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautiful lounge with stage
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
Multi purpose space filled with natural light, illuminated by three dandelions chandeliers.
Great for birthday parties, celebrations, a reunions, receptions and more!
12ft wrap around bar with high chairs.
4 Couches with coffee tables
12ft stage with 4 speakers and mice stand.
2 tall tables with 2 chairs
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$448 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop.
Our gallery space is ideal for gatherings of up to 30 people, depending on the kind of event.
We host live music, workshops, book signings, poetry readings, and film screenings here. We have a PA system, a small 8x4 and a 16x8 stage.
During the
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Ladimina's Room - Create Beautiful Music to the Stunning Background
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
Ever dream of playing music in a beautiful location with beautiful background scenery, or just playing a grand piano? Well dream no more here is your chance to enjoy all of that, and not only playing a grand piano, but a 9 foot concert
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$339 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Professional Performance & Events Venue
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (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
Midnight Members
Serving the San Mateo, CA area100 guests
Midnight Members. Welcome to the ultimate event venue, a spacious 1,800 square feet of versatile space designed to elevate any gathering. This stunning venue is divided into six distinct sections, each equipped with tables that can be arranged to suit your event's needs.
As you step inside, you'll
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Live Performance Theater with Media/Streaming Capabilities
Serving the San Mateo, CA area100 guests
capabilities. Under Media Production space can support use as a Sound Stage, Podcast Space, Recording Studio, Media Studio, Production Studio, and Live Music Recording. Under Media Production use of the space the venue includes and on site audio visual technician to manage the equipment.
The stage is
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (9)
60 guests
We are fully equipped to host a variety of live performances and small events as we are an intimate, 60 seat cabaret style theatre a throw back to the old Vaudeville Houses.
Upn entering you will find yourself in a quaint foyer rich in history.
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$260 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Located in bustling downtown Fairfax, our venue, pool room, spacious backyard garden area, and covered patio sits right in the heart of the music scene in Fairfax
Serving the San Mateo, CA area150 guests
floor, pool room, covered patio, and spacious backyard garden. Guests enjoy a contemporary cocktail program while listening to various types of live music, DJ's, and performers.
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$767 total
before taxes
3 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 March 2026.
How much does a live music venue cost to rent in San Mateo?
Live music venues in San Mateo average $103 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 $171, whereas larger venues run about $533 per hour.
live music venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for live music venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $171.43 and $532.5.
$103/hr average
What's the best day to rent a live music venue in San Mateo?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking live music venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Friday and Thursday as these days are 27% cheaper on average.
How popular are live music venues in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 10013 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent live music venues in San Mateo?
Most live music venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Live Music starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
live music venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for live music venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Reviews for live music venues
Andrew A.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
without a hitch. The ambience of the room is perfect for creating a cozy, festive mood and the sccoustics are very good for live music. The art on the walls is tasteful and helps guests realize they are in s San Francisco historical treasure that should...
Jameel B.
Versatile and Spacious Meeting Space
Hosted a blanket drive here along with live music. The room has real natural warm tones. Only thing, if you plan on having 40 max be careful not exceed the limit, they are very serious about that. Seeming as the room is mostly utilized for small...
Jerry G.
Downtown black box theater
artwork to the retro decor. We had drinks and served food in the bar area then moved to the theater where we had live music. I highly recommend this venue to anyone throwing a party or having a social event...
John G.
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear
went 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...
Nicholas H.
Large Wide Open Studio Space (1800 sq ft) with High Ceilings, Sprung Dance Floor and Grand Piano
helpful and accommodating. Very professional and friendly! I will definitely book this space in the future next time I need to do a live music video shoot...
Tierra I.
SF Garage Event Space w/ Huge Wall Mural + Creative Studio
found the perfect space for my first party 🎉 Everything worked out we had a piñata’s and played Valentine’s Day bingo with live music 🎶 I had 20 people we had a great time ! THANK YOU MIKE 5 stars...
Artpärdē I.
Photo/Video Studio w/ Natural Light (Blackout Avail.)
Jettison Creative is lovely, light-filled, adaptable space. It was perfect for our Artist Mixer with live music, dance, and painting in an intimate setting. The staff is very knowledgable and we will definitely be returning...
Mary J.
Spacious Union Square Contemporary Gallery in Historic Building
space. This was the best place we've ever rented. We hosted our holiday party here and the space was phenomenal. We had live music, a bar and a catering station. People still had room to dance and socialize. I highly recommend this Gallery...
Laura L.
Beautiful Intimate Event Venue
had a great time. Best party ever. The place is perfect. I had 45 guests. All very comfortable, seating and dancing. I had live music playing it was awesome. I highly recommend this venue. Five out of five stars...
Tony L.
Modern, Stylish Plant Shop with Elevated Ceilings
the restroom.
2. Venue offers a natural "bar" area for food and/or drinks. We ended up setting up a bartender there and it was perfect.
3. Venue has Google Nest audio. It's inconspicuous but provides nice ambient music.
4. Venue has a backroom...
Monica M.
All Day Private Event Space- Hidden Gem, Industrial Sheek
from the beginning to the end of the process.
The space is a hidden gem for sure. Our guests loved the venue and the live music.
The best part of the party was their truly farm to table food experience. The flavors were exquisite, and...
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...
Nico P.
Downtown San Bruno Meeting, Performance and Gathering Venue
Place was perfect for our first live music show would definitely recommend and keep in mind for future events. Victor was a cool guy and was very supportive thanks a lot man...
Matt R.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
Laura's space was PERFECT! We hosted an event with live music & short film screenings, and it was magical.
Laura made the set-up process super easy, she invited me over to tour the space ahead of time, and it was an absolute delight to work...
Alex S.
Russian Hill Mansion with Alcatraz and Bridge views for your dream event. Af full service venue.
hosting at your rich aunt’s mansion. Tibor Szabo, the site manager was fantastic to work with and had wonderful suggestions for food, live music, performers, and photography. In fact, he arranged everything for me, so it made my job a breeze. The party was such...
Shilpa T.
Centrally Located Fitness/Ballet/Barre/Yoga Studio Room near Downtown Campbell
helpful and accommodating.
The studio room is equipped with amazing sound system, mirrors.
We are an Indian Classical Dance group and we had live music. It was super easy to connect our mixers and microphones etc.
Thank you, we hope to be able to use the...
George W.
Full Venue In a Historic SF building (Event Bookings)
Great service. Sarah and staff were awesome. Amazing venue for private events and live music
Tye W.
Sophisticated Lounge in Fillmore District
food and drink for our guests. Despite being in an apartment complex the event felt very private. We were able to stream a live music event on the main television and everyone really enjoyed them selves. I highly recommend this space for business or for pleasure...
Totiana W.
SF Garage Meeting Space w/ Huge Wall Mural + Creative Studio
Wow, such an amazing experience and venue. We had 3 levels of entertainment, an outdoor balcony and fire place. It easily accommodated about 30 of us. We had live music and a PlayStation game area. It was really awesome and I would definitely book again...
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