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Popular live music venues
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Top of the wharf
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (6)
250 guests
…so much more. There are three rooms that make up the bar. The front bar, middle bar and back bar. We host live music on a regular basis complete with stage area and dance floor. The is outside seating with a view. The space has a…
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$150
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2 hr min
Event & Class Space near Downtown Santa Cruz - Bright, Accessible, Newly Renovated
Santa Cruz, CA50 guests
This bright and spacious event space offers a warm, open environment that serves as a beautiful blank canvas for a wide range of gatherings. With abundant natural light, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout, the space feels both expansive and grounding, making it ideal for…
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$200
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1 hr min
Event Space in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Felton, CA5.0 (1)
45 guests
Our venue has the capacity to host a wide range of events such as yoga classes, meditation groups, study meet ups, company trainings, workshops, guest lectures, fundraising events, and film screenings. This space comfortably fits 35 individuals, with or without tables and/or chairs, and can…
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$60
/hr
1 hr min
Coffeehouse located in Felton California
Felton, CA48 guests
Mountain Roasting Company offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that blends comfort with character. Whether you need a cozy space for an intimate celebration or a stylish setting for a professional event, our shop provides the ideal backdrop. Rental hours Monday - Friday 3 to 10…
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$75
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2 hr min
Tropical Paradise with Slide + View in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Scotts Valley, CA5.0 (11)
50 guests
@1751pool on IG ⭐️ Top Swimply ⭐️ Gorgeous retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers a giant solar heated pool, in-ground hot tub for 10-12 people, and a built-in 25' curvy resort waterslide that winds through a waterfall and lush tropical landscaping. Located in Scotts…
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$91
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3 hr min
The Great Lawn at Big Basin Country Club
Boulder Creek, CA200 guests
…The lawn also works well for experiential events such as pop‑up markets, artisan fairs, wine and food tastings, charity fundraisers, silent auctions, live music performances, acoustic sets, small concerts, and outdoor movie nights. With ample open space for tents, décor, games, stages, and seating layouts, the…
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$75
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4 hr min
Creekside at Big Basin Country Club
Boulder Creek, CA200 guests
Light-filled Mid-Century Studio & Event Space in the Redwoods Welcome to your new favorite creative retreat: a newly renovated, open-concept studio and event space tucked into a private, tree-lined property just minutes from town. Modern amenities combined with a classic mid-century structure, this standalone building…
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$175
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4 hr min
Tuscan-inspired water view estate located minutes from Downtown Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
PLEASE BE SURE TO FULLY REVIEW THE HOST RULES SECTION FOR PRICING BREAKDOWN AND GUIDELINES This Lexington Hills Estate boasts breathtaking water and vista views. Outdoor dining, entertaining & make this a true Tuscan-inspired resort property making it the perfect location for your outdoor event.…
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$350
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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 October 2026.
How much does a live music venue cost to rent in Santa Cruz?
Live music venues in Santa Cruz average $215 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 $234, whereas larger venues run about $451 per hour.
live music venues Pricing Range in Santa Cruz, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for live music venues venues in Santa Cruz, ranging between $234 and $451.
$215/hr average
How long do people rent live music venues in Santa Cruz?
Most live music venues are scheduled for 10 hours, with 49 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Live Music starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
live music venues Booking Times in Santa Cruz, CA
Image representing average rental time for live music venues in Santa Cruz, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
How popular are live music venues in Santa Cruz?
Our local hosts have welcomed 883 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
Reviews for live music venues
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Syren J.
Natural Light Filled Studio in the Heart of North Beach
Beautiful space. Very bright, even during a summer evening. Acoustics were great for live music
Merv D.
Luxury Home, Pool, and Tropical Paradise
backyard/pool area is very clean and relaxing. There is so much space for everyone to be accommodated. He has a studio for live band music (which we did not use), a living area with ample seating and an area for billiards which the guests enjoyed...
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...
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...
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Updated October 14, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.