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ViBO Music School
6.3 miles from San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
35 guests
ViBO Music School. Cozy performance / meetup venue in downtown San Bruno. A stage is available with sound system, a grand piano and drums. The space is used regularly for performances, music rehearsals, meet up and small events! It's located near the San Bruno Bart Station.
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$260 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sound Union
7.3 miles from San Mateo, CA5.0 (5)
200 guests
Sound Union. grounded in music. We provide completely equipped, state of the art, soundproofed studios for music 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
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$4,923 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Jettison Creative
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (57)
40 guests
Jettison Creative. DJ and amplified music is allowed
• Space Rules:
• Ideal space for: Dinner Events, Banquet Events (Corporate Events, Charity Event, etc.), Performances (Dance Recital, Fashion Show, etc.)
Outstanding Creative event space located in the design district of San Francisco.
Other spaces included in the rental are our
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$603 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop. a 16x8 stage.
During the summer months, we also have access to the open space adjacent to the building where we host performances, craft fairs and similar events
The galleryspace is 30x18. The outdoor space is 50w x 100d
Abrams Claghorn Gallery believes that everyone has a unique
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Midnight Members
Serving the San Mateo, CA area100 guests
Midnight Members. vibrant and energetic to intimate and relaxing. A fog machine adds an extra layer of excitement, enhancing the visual experience during performances or special moments.
For added convenience, the venue features a private bathroom and a dedicated room that offers an exclusive space for meetings or VIP
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$150
/hr
4 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
Buckham Room: Multi-Purpose Meeting, Event, and Performance Room
North Central, San Mateo, CA5.0 (4)
52 guests
Our "Buckham Room" is a flexible, multi purpose space that is perfect for larger meetings and presentations, or for intimate performances and receptions. It is located on our multi building church campus with a welcoming entryway from a courtyard.
The space has large windows and can be
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$767 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Zaccho Dance Theatre
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (40)
75 guests
Zaccho Dance Theatre. FAQs
We cannot support amplified sound (DJ or band) after midnight
Renters must supply their own theatrical lighting and video equipment
USE OF SPACE
Film/TV Productions
Photo shoots
INCLUDED IN BOOKING RATE
Use of entire stage and bleachers
Use of 75 folding chairs
WIFI
Professional sound system
Blackout Curtains
House Manager
NOT INCLUDED IN BOOKING
Theatrical or video lighting equipment
Additional...
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$866 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Large Photo Studio and Event Space within an Industrial Staging + Prop Warehouse
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (7)
100 guests
1,500 square foot warehouse space with a 14'W x 14'D x 12'H cyclorama wall centered on the back wall.
Large projector screen and projector installed that can be pulled down over the cyc wall.
Items provided in the space-
Two sofas, four club chairs, two...
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$685 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Light Rail Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area242 guests
Light Rail Studios. With enough space to host a 200 + person live studio audience, Light Rail Studios will turn your productions into unforgettable events.
Hosting a broadcast or fundraiser at our place allows you to maximize your event by having high quality content captured and delivered within hours.
Media and...
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$5,239 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Daylight Dance & Arts Event Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.6 (7)
49 guests
Spacious Dance & Art Loft with Natural Light in Dogpatch
Looking for a versatile creative space in San Francisco?
Our 2600sqft dance and art studio is perfect for photo & video shoots, dance rehearsals, workshops, and events for unique and interesting folx that love the underground Bay...
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$500 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Psychedelic Art Loft in Potrero Hill
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (6)
70 guests
This 1400 square foot corner loft is a bright space with 20ft floor to ceiling windows on two walls. East and South facing, lighting is ideal for photo and video shoots as well as events of all kinds. Occupied by two artist/designers, the apartment has...
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$1,424 total
before taxes
4 hr min
The Producer's Loft Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (196)
6 guests
The Producer's Loft Studio. TURN-KEY VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
EVERY RENTAL INCLUDES:
• Studio – pin-drop quiet video soundstage
• In-House Studio Technician – lighting or technical assistance
• Grip Equipment – 3-ton truck equivalent
• Lighting Equipment – 83 continuous instruments
• Studio Support Package – steamers, iron/board, clothing racks, tables, chairs, etc.
• Client Monitors...
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$2,601 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Creative Interactive Manor with Ample Room to Celebrate
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
This multiverse experience is an immersive art and entertainment space that embodies themes of history, culture, and the cosmos by way of stories, laughter, and conversation. Located in the Saint Francis Wood neighborhood on the west side of San Francisco. This intimate, other-worldly space is great...
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$4,924 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Modern Loft Fitness Facility in SoMa
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (14)
100 guests
HQ and 30 yards of turf in Suite 102
+ Body fat testing machine
+ Mediation and escape room
+ Olympic lifting platforms
+ Keiser performance trainer units
+ Cargo net
+ Climbing ropes
+ Monkey bars
+ Gymnastics mats and rings
+ Pegboard
+ Assessment and testing center
+ Giant tractor tires for flipping and sledgehammering
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$415 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Eve Nightclub & Event Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area300 guests
Eve Nightclub & Event Space. All media files
Lighting Equipment:
Ambient Venue Lighting Equipment
(8) Intelligent Moving Heads
LED Hexagon Configuration
LED Lighting Equipment Tubes
Add on services:
RGBWAUV Battery Operated UpLighting Equipment
Performance Follow Spot Light
Special Effects:
(4) Confetti Cannon
Chauvet Hazer (Water based fluid)
Additional Rentals:
Pipe & Drape
Microphone Rental
Stage Monitors
Digital Mixing Console 12/16/32 Channel
Portable Stage (6) 4’ x 4’
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$14,717 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
State-of-the-Art Dance Studio with Natural Light
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
We are proud to make available to the community four beautiful dance studios in our brand new facility. Each studio is equipped with marley sprung floors, a state of the art sound system, fixed and portable ballet barres, and full length mirrors. All patrons have...
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$104 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Custom Fit
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
36 guests
Custom Fit. We have two separate spaces at the same address in Hayes Valley, both of which are listed on Peerspace. This is "studio 2." During a normal day we are a by appointment only functional fitness and nutrition studio. With an incredible amount of south facing natural
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$1,687 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Rainbow Room and Performance Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
250 guests
For
Presentations for around 150 guests
Fundraisers, banquets, and receptions for about 100 150 people
Town halls and panel discussions for about 50 150
Musical performances and theatrical performances
Board meetings for 30 or more people
Parties for about 250 guests
Recommendations are to utilize surrounding rooms (201, 203, 204, and 1st floor
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$1,253 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Space DanzArte
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (218)
50 guests
Space DanzArte. Flex Space / Dayligth Studio / Dance Studio / Yoga Studio / Event Venue and more!
This naturally lit creative space is perfect for a wide range of activities!
(The daylight floods the space through the skylight ALL DAY)
Our stunning studio located at 1067 Market Street (Intersection of...
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$42 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Modern Retreat with Incredible Bay Views
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (13)
250 guests
Walk through the space here: https://vimeo.com/260002553
$500 hourly rate available for small offsites and events (under 50 guests), strictly during business hours (9am-5pm, M-F).
For evening and weekend events, $500 hourly rate is available for use only of the outdoor spaces, which still includes access to large service...
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$500
/hr
4 hr min
Multi Level Entertainment Event Space Located in SF
Serving the San Mateo, CA area200 guests
private events on Sundays and Mondays. We are located in the heart of San Francisco. Our venue features a large performance stage, state of the art sound and lighting and plenty of seating. Our staff is readily available for tours at your convenience.
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$2,355 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Versatile Dance Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (14)
48 guests
A great space for class, rehearsal or photo shooting.
For ballet dancers, we have state of the art quadruple Sprung Floor covers with Marley carpet, wall to wall tall mirrors, an excellent sound system with cable to connect with MP3 devices, and pitch controlled CD players....
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
SF Chinatown Multiuse Venue
Serving the San Mateo, CA area60 guests
Snuggled in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown, the historical venue is walking distance to Union Square and SF Downtown Financial District. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation, and has public garages nearby.
Once the Salvation Army Church, the venue was internationally known as...
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$500 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Stunning ultra modern huge loft
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (11)
15 guests
This loft is a very bright large clean and modern daily rental for private company off-sites.
In a former painter studio that has undergone extensive high-end remodeling (award winning interiors), the space is available for groups, with various additional break out spaces.
As central as it gets:...
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$855 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Event and Theater space 30 seconds from BART in Oakland.
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
40 guests
The space is conveniently located 30 seconds from 12th Street BART.
The space is 902 square feet with a stage. 40 chairs are available. LED overhead and theater lights are also available.
The space has been used as a photo studio, event space, theater space and classroom.
Total capacity...
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
The Lost Church: Vintage Style North Beach Theater for Video and Photo Shoots.
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (8)
135 guests
This is a gorgeous and intimate vintage style theater that is now available for unforgettable team building events, meetings, presentations, and workshops.
This space is a dark and utterly charming multi-media performance space featuring red velvet curtains, a stage with old-timey footlights, a low-lit speakeasy style barroom,...
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$887 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Soundwave Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (219)
30 guests
Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland available for: film, video, photography, music, rehearsals, and classes. Public events, concerts are not allowed.
- 2500 square foot flexible space
- 50' x 30' open concrete floor space
- 100 amp power distribution breaker panel
- off street loading dock in front...
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$127 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Virtual Production LED Wall Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area40 guests
Shoot like "The Mandalorian" in the SF Bay Area! Our film quality 2.8mm pitch LED video wall is available for rental. Currently we are sharing a space with another photo studio, where sound could be an issue, but we have been able to work together when...
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$5,968 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (5)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off-site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers and...
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Redwall Music Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (102)
10 guests
Redwall Music Studio. Step into The Prism Vault — a jaw-dropping, futuristic dreamscape where light, reflection, and symmetry collide. This cinematic corridor is wrapped in mirror-finish walls, glowing with precision-cut LED lighting that slice through the space like lasers in a sci-fi thriller. The walls pulse with ambient color...
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$446 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Ding Ding TV
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (161)
90 guests
Ding Ding TV. ** This is a single-floor office building at the center of Silicon Valley. The rentable area is about 2,000 sf of professional video studio with a stage, lighting, and sound system. We had many Corporate retreats, Forums and panel Discussions, Small Concerts, Training classes, Startup pitchings,...
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$89
/hr
4 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
Live Performance Theater with Media/Streaming Capabilities
Serving the San Mateo, CA area100 guests
Space is used as a community church on Sundays and currently does weekly services that are streamed and recorded. To see use of the space by Living Word Ministries Community Church.
The space is great for Church Services, Weddings, and can be used as an Amphitheater, Community
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Entangle & Sway Pole Dance Fitness
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
12 guests
Entangle & Sway Pole Dance Fitness. Open Space - Great for Photography Sessions, Fitness & Yoga Classes, Personal Events like Bridal Showers and Family Reunions. Sound system for Dance Practice or Massage.
Studio rentals can be used for the following:
· Competition & Routine Practice...
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$328 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a performance space cost to rent in San Mateo?
Performance spaces 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 $216, whereas larger venues run about $549 per hour.
performance spaces Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for performance spaces venues in San Mateo, ranging between $215.75 and $549.14.
$102/hr average
How popular are performance spaces in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 9640 people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent performance spaces in San Mateo?
Most performance spaces are scheduled for 5 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
performance spaces Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for performance spaces in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
Reviews for performance spaces
Dominic K.
Warehouse Photo Studio w/ Black Void Wall @ Imported Studios
Hosts were responsive, and the space allowed for us to perform exactly what we needed to accomplish.