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Lions Den Bar and Lounge
Serving the San Rafael, 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
The Royale
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Kilowatt Bar
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Sound Union
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (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
Unique Historic Cabaret Theatre in Downtown Setting
San Rafael, CA4.9 (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
Pond Farm Brewing Co.
San Rafael, CA5.0 (1)
70 guests
Pond Farm Brewing Co.. Full service brewery located in San Rafael with a $300 minimum spend. Please note our current pricing reflects weekends. Depending on your event needs, additional costs may be applicable.
What's included:
Private brick room
3 hours for your event
Food and drink options (beer
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$1,052 total
before taxes
Price incl. 3 hrs and prepaid menu options
Pond Farm Brewing Co.
San Rafael, CA250 guests
Pond Farm Brewing Co.. The main taproom and beer garden hold 200+ and have worked very well for large company parties, wedding receptions, and fundraisers. The open, spacious taproom has great natural lighting and has hosted several commercial shoots.
Food is prepared on site and our kitchen can cater any size
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$7,884 total
before taxes
Price incl. 4 hrs and prepaid menu options
Groundfloor Club
San Rafael, CA5.0 (2)
150 guests
Groundfloor Club. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and community at our Versatile Event Space for Meetings, Workshops, and Social Gatherings. Nestled in the heart of downtown San Rafael (4th & Lootens), our space offers a warm, inviting atmosphere designed to foster connections and creativity. Whether you're hosting
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$1,585 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautiful, Lush Open Space with Redwood Trees
San Rafael, CA98 guests
Celebrate any type of event that fits your need baby shower, engagement party, birthday party, wedding, company party, or luncheon event. Space is large rectangular space with grass and bench seating. Beautiful, colorful garden with trees. Lovely water fountain.
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$1,260 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Gorgeous, large meeting/event space in Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA5.0 (1)
56 guests
Huge, 3600 sq. ft. suite within Northgate Mall available for board meetings, events, classroom, performances, workspace, clubhouse and more.
An ideal ground floor location, just off the 101 freeway with thousands of free parking spaces. In suite bathroom and water fountain, coffee/cafe area. Stage
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$1,095 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Salsa Dance Marin
San Rafael, CA60 guests
Salsa Dance Marin. Our space is perfect for a variety of activities centered around movement and music. We welcome teachers who wish to host dance classes, music lessons, or any other classes that support movement, music, and others.
The facility is equipped with two bathrooms, a high quality music system,
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Trendy Lounge w/ Kitchen & Breakout Space in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA4.7 (16)
48 guests
Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A pool table will surely entertain the crowd! Pool use not permitted.
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Kitchen:
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$238 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
3.1 miles from San Rafael, CA150 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
Live Performance Theater with Media/Streaming Capabilities
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Professional Performance & Events Venue
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Monroe
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Tessier Winery
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (11)
75 guests
Tessier Winery. suited for parties of 75 persons or less. We offer wine service as well as connections to catering, DJs, and local live musicians and bands. We are located in the heart of the Gilman District just off the freeway, in a quiet industrial area with lots
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$712 total
before taxes
3 hr min
The Royale
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Eve Nightclub & Event Space
Serving the San Rafael, 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
BuzzWorks
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (3)
200 guests
BuzzWorks. Wall! We can put any signal source on any TV. With a full entertainment license for live music, comedy, shows, DJ takeovers, and most anything is possible.
Ideal for meet ups, mixers, off sites, reunions, victory celebrations, birthdays,
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$2,628 total
before taxes
Price incl. 6 hrs and prepaid menu options
Soundtrack
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Hidden Eclectic Social Lounge across from Big, Open Park
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (1)
99 guests
This Emeryville loft has been carefully crafted over the last 12 years to feel both spacious and cozy at the same time. It has historically been a photography studio and is entering a new phase of expanding into a venue for intimate gatherings, live acoustic shows,
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$448 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Ladimina's Room - Create Beautiful Music to the Stunning Background
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Garden Event Space
Serving the San Rafael, CA area56 guests
Our Garden Event Space has an incredible Garden Event Space! It is great for meetings, art exhibits, live music, DJ dance parties, strategic planning sessions, day retreats, outdoor dining, and private parties.
It includes:
10ft x 14 ft stage
picnic table and benches
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$740 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Daylight Dance & Arts Event Space
Serving the San Rafael, CA area4.6 (7)
49 guests
We warmly invite you!
We have been referred to as a 'Renegade Theater' and told we are 'Old San Francisco'.
Often guests compare us to their favorite Brooklyn or Berlin style Art lofts.
Our space features a huge 1300sqt sprung dance floor/stage with new Marley Flooring, which is Black/White
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$500 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautiful lounge with stage
Serving the San Rafael, 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
The Reef Studios
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (5)
50 guests
The Reef Studios. The Reef Studios offers a spacious layout for visual content production and events, 7 x 10 ft adjustable backdrops for photography/videography, and multiple convertible sets for visual content. We are located in downtown Oakland on Lathom square. There is a ton of culture within walking
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$339 total
before taxes
4 hr min
2 Story Lounge & Event Space
Serving the San Rafael, CA area4.7 (3)
175 guests
$200/ Hr Everyday before 8pm
$400/Hr Everyday 8pm 2am
Our rates include event space, staff and security.
Message us for specials :)
** Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are only available with drink packages.
** Weekends have a higher rate because we'd be closing off 1 or both floors
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$986 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Baba's House & 13 Orphans
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Home of Truth Spiritual Center
Serving the San Rafael, 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
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Serving the San Rafael, CA area4.9 (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
Live Events, Bar and Grill
Serving the San Rafael, CA area199 guests
and parties. Can be arranged with cocktail tables and dance space, or moire traditional rows theatre seats. Named "The Best Live Music Venue" by the Northern California Bohemian readers, our venue has a full bar and catering kitchen.
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$1,095 total
before taxes
4 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 Rafael?
Live music venues in San Rafael average $121 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 $167, whereas larger venues run about $557 per hour.
live music venues Pricing Range in San Rafael, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for live music venues venues in San Rafael, ranging between $166.67 and $556.67.
$121/hr average
What's the best day to rent a live music venue in San Rafael?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking live music venues in San Rafael. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Tuesday as these days are 17% cheaper on average.
How popular are live music venues in San Rafael?
Our local hosts have welcomed 391 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 4.64 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 93%.
How long do people rent live music venues in San Rafael?
Most live music venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Live Music starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
live music venues Booking Times in San Rafael, CA
Image representing average rental time for live music venues in San Rafael, emphasizing most start between 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 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...
Suzanne D.
3,000 sf Event Space on Beautiful 2.5 acre Country Property
guests to circulate through and then eat in the main hall. The stage was perfect for our ceremony and really nice for the live music we had afterwards. Great acoustics. They set up and we were able to use a mic as well for the ceremony...
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...
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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