Rent a performance space in San Mateo, CA

Discover thousands of unique performance spaces for rent perfect for your event.

Enter your activity
San Mateo, CA, United States

How live performance venues work on Peerspace

Peerspace is the easiest way to book unique venues for performances. We also have spaces for productions and meetings.

Discover Spaces

Unique venues

Every day we uncover new, creative spaces perfect for your live performance — from neighborhood galleries to hidden rooftops, and beyond.

Honest pricing

Our spaces are priced to fit your budget. Hire by the hour for your performance without worrying about hidden fees.

Smooth bookings

No more messy contracts. We build the tools to make hiring out a space for your live performance as easy as the click of a button.

Popular performance spaces

Explore all of our performance spaces in San Mateo. See All ›

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 popular are performance spaces in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 10176 people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.89 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How much does a performance space cost to rent in San Mateo?

Performance spaces 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 $222, whereas larger venues run about $549 per hour.

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.

Reviews for performance spaces

Cybele C.
Coastal Country Estate with Ocean Views and Lush Natural Grounds
is a beautiful house with a view of the ocean when there isn't fog. We also had a 3 piece live jazz band perform for an hour. Apparently, the neighbors didn't appreciate the noise even though we kept it indoors. In terms of planning, we had trouble seeing...
Brock D.
Photography and Video Production Studio
The space was perfect for what we were trying to do - shooting a music video with one performer. Just one tip: the studio is just one of what seems like 100 studios in a huge old warehouse - so make sure you get directions on how to find the studio within...
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...
Anna H.
Intimate Cool Loft in SOMA San Francisco
in which to hold our son's birthday party. It was a perfect setup for the 60 or so guests who came. A magician performed for kids in one area of the room and there was still ample space elsewhere for parents to eat, drink, and mingle. The host was...
John L.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
to my requests and ensured things went off without a hitch. Artie (Host) and Lakisha (Bartender) were a perfect fit for the event and performed their responsibilities flawlessly. I would love to work with the whole team again in the future...
Olivia L.
Lots of Light Mission Loft
lovely space, excellent wifi performance, fabulous art and a very friendly + helpful host! 10/10
Richard M.
Everything You Could Need in Amazing Location *Limited Time All Included Professional Studio Lighting, Seamless & AC*
William and his space are simply amazing. Our production is going full bore and both he and his space are performing like champs. I give them my highest recommendations...
Richard M.
Everything You Could Need in Amazing Location *Limited Time All Included Professional Studio Lighting, Seamless & AC*
William and his space are simply amazing. Our production is going full bore and both he and his space are performing like champs. I give them my highest recommendations...
Danny O.
Gold N' Grey Studio
so, so, so gracious and helpful in getting set up. The space is beautiful and definitely large enough for a video shoot with 6 performers. I can't wait to book another project here. Bonus points: they have a super cute brand new puppy...
Kyle O.
Large Photo Studio and Event Space within an Industrial Staging + Prop Warehouse
was able to fit in all of my guests and more. the ambience of the space was perfect for our art show and performances. The hosts were so accommodating I was blown away. I had so many questions and they were always happy to provide answers, never backing away and...
Kenneth S.
Union Square - San Francisco Photo Studio Rental
The venue was spectacular. The high ceilings, great lighting, and layout made it perfect for us to mingle, eat, and enjoy a stage performance. Drew and Chris were great hosts. They are responsive and ensured the event went smoothly. Would book again...
Stephanie S.
Urban Winery Venue for Events & Weddings
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 our audience size...
Angie S.
Artist Sky Loft Penthouse, Spacious Deck, Views
the day of our rental. The space was just as beautiful and charming as advertised if not more. NYFA College of Film, Media and Performing Arts held an Acting Masterclass and general information session for locals. I would book this space again without a doubt. Peggy and her partner Jeremy...
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...
Sharon T.
Spacious Event Space in Photo Studio
key for almost any event. Gorgeous view of the Bay. Our event was a special extended family celebration that included a catered dinner, singing performance, and dancing too for about 45 people. Cory and his colleague Matt were alongside us from planning through execution and the were rock solid. Everyone...
Heather Anne T.
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
and communicative. My students enjoyed having their recital in such a professional setting. I would for sure book again for myself for a ticked performance, but budget wise for a student recital I’m not sure...
Jen T.
Beautiful Space, Party Ready
had plenty of space to move. There were tables and chairs for people to sit at, the kids utilized the carpet space, our fairy performer used the stage. She also commented it was such a special party and place and had been doing kids parties for 10 years! We did...
Vishy V.
Beautiful Converted Warehouse
guests liked the ambience. The house manager was present and very helpful throughout the event. We had a slight misunderstanding relating to a trapeze performance, and the owner tried to be helpful. Unfortunately, we didn't go through with the performance, but it didn't matter to the quality of...
Yana V.
Unique Event Venue: Professional HD Television Studio / Venue
is the best kept secret in the Bay Area. It turned out to be a perfect venue for a bar mitzvah celebration for a performing artist kid. This space can be transformed in a myriad of ways. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff - helped us plan the event and provided support...
Nicholas W.
On Page Street
Great place for any chamber sized musical performance; we had a recital there and would definitely go back for another. Acoustics are friendly but not overly reverberant. Good quality piano in good tune. Comfortable seats for audience. Nice reception space downstairs. Staff very friendly, responsive, and accommodating...
Updated March 15, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.