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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 performance space cost to rent in Santa Monica?

Performance spaces in Santa Monica average $46 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 $109, whereas larger venues run about $255 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a performance space in Santa Monica?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking performance spaces in Santa Monica.

How popular are performance spaces in Santa Monica?

Our local hosts have welcomed 105 people into their performance spaces with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent performance spaces in Santa Monica?

Most performance spaces are scheduled for 4 hours, with 3 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Performances starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Reviews for performance spaces

Jim A.
Centrally located dynamic Offsite/Event space with a Madmanesque classy vibe. Comfortably serving up to 75 people at a time.
performed a search for locations which included a kitchen. This location populated my search findings and I booked quickly due to a time crunch. Kitchen access was not provided with the location, which was clearly noted in the listing. This is something Peerspace missed, not the host/owner. . Robert was quick...
Limuy A.
Westwood Meeting Space w/ Private Balcony
Great space: airy and bright, easily accessible. Dylan is responsive and helpful. My performers and I enjoyed our rehearsal session here. Will definitely book again...
Lana B.
Westside Black Box Space
The space was perfect for my dance performance. The staff was very accommodating and professional and the event went off without a hitch. The executive director Leo was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The reception space is pretty awesome and it opens up to the outside which was a really nice...
Kodie B.
Production/Meeting Room in Culver City near Sony Studios
Always a wonderful experience. Greta location, splendid service, and we love performing our trainings here every Friday
Sophie F.
Westside Black Box Space
us come up with alternative solutions to suit our vision for the event. The space itself was perfect for our event, and all our performers, crew members, and audience guests only had amazing things to say about it and the overall atmosphere. The rental process through Peerspace allowed us to...
Brett G.
Classy, Private Space for Creative Recording & Rehearsals
beautiful space and experience with a fantastic host. I rented for a live stream performance using the upright piano and acoustic guitar and the technical details were handled seamlessly with plenty of space for my on-site guests. I was grateful to work in a space that had such...
Cecilia H.
SOHO - 3rd Street Promenade: Amazing Room for Meetups, Workshops, Lectures
right int he building premises. The only downside is the venue location not easily located. Maybe in the future LOCATION address should indicate LA PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING for easy access...
Donna I.
Westside Black Box Space
beautiful, memorable day for my family and friends (and me too!) Just walking in you can feel the history of this beautiful space. The performance area was perfect for my Art Show, it offered the spaciousness to display artwork I’d created for loved ones, mic and speaker to describe...
Kevin M.
Westside Black Box Space
was a gracious host who was extremely helpful throughout the event. 10/10. I recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a meetup, presentation, performance, or event of any kind. Thank you, Leo...
Austin M.
Westside Black Box Space
What an incredible experience at Highways Performance Space! Not only was Leo fantastic to work with but he brought on two others, Simon who helped work the bar and Darren who was a phenomenal tech for light and sound! The night would have never been possible without your help and...
Jious (Jay) M.
Beautiful Westside Event Space, Fully-Equipped and Staffed
want to also personally thank Ruslan and Robin for helping with setup/cleanup and running the visual DJ software. I had multiple DJ's perform and we were able to use all projector screens, audio systems, and in-house lighting with no hiccups whatsoever. Highly recommend this space to anyone looking...
Robert N.
West LA Podcasts Recording Studio
help. He's also very good at communicating to someone who isn't an audio engineer. I was able to focus on getting good performances and nothing else. It was just what I was hoping for. Parking is easy and the price was great. I highly recommend this space...
Val O.
Theater
Charles is always great to work with! The space is really great. It can accommodate all different types of presentation or performances. We will book again...
Charlie P.
Recording and Podcast Studio
our shots. We were not only able to utilize the podcast area for the interview, but we also used the recording studio space for performance shots, b-role, and still photos. The client liked the recording space so much that he plans to go back and book it to record...
Erin R.
Mid City Yacht Club
available through the entire event to help with lights and sounds and the occasional fog machine :) He allowed me to focus on enjoying the performances rather than the A/V and it was a night I'll always remember...
Marc R.
Culver City Mixing and Recording Studio
natural light. The mic options are great and I recorded everything through the Neve 500 series pre/EQ combo they had setup. My client was performing acoustic/vocal and they had everything we needed to run a session and get a great capture. Both the vocal booth and the control room we...
Nicole S.
Westside Industrial Event Space
Erik and his fantastic staff were a dream to work with. The space was perfect for our film screening and music performance. The location is beautiful, and right off Venice Beach. The event staff were kind and easy to work with. I was most impressed with Jeff, the tech for...
Riccardo U.
Modern Industrial Venice Creative Space
Great space, great hosts. The pictures don't do it justice! Place was clean and really cool. Great for small performances
Rajiv U.
Theater
refined leather seats, to fantastic lighting, and further to an exceptional acoustic environment, this space is perfect for any intimate gathering be it theater performances, meetings, or seminars. In fact, so impressed were my attendees that several of them committed to booking their own events at the Theater! Charles himself...
Aoi Y.
Hollywood Event & Workshop Venue for Nonprofits, Classes & Gatherings
We used this space for a rehearsal of a stage performance, it was perfect for what we needed. When we arrived, a staff opened the gate to the parking lot for us. Susan was very responsive throughout the booking process, and prepared the space as I requested. I would book...
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