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Illusion Magic Lounge
Santa Monica, CA4.9 (10)
150 guests
Illusion Magic Lounge. We have a magic themed art deco bar and lounge in front, with a 150 seat theater in the back, often showcasing magicians, comedians, burlesque dancers, and more! The space is great for performers as we have a dressing room and green room available for use.
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
fanaticSalon
3.8 miles from Santa Monica, CA50 guests
fanaticSalon. great location for movie or video shoots. daily and hourly rentals. perfect for rehearsals, auditions, workshops, classes, theater productions, improv and stand up and music shows. host available to facilitate whatever you may need. we have state of the art sound equipment and lights. two patios
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Eastwood Performing Arts Center
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area30 guests
Eastwood Performing Arts Center. Ideal for Movie Screenings, Test Audiences, Independent Theater, Comedy, Film Festivals, Film Shoots, Dance Rehearsals, and Celebrations
48 60 seat audience capacity
16ft Cinema Screen
Movable stage wings
Led Lighting grid
JBL Surround Sound
Native 4k Projector
Private Back Stage Available
Adjacent spaces available for larger events.
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$90
/hr
3 hr min
TLC For The Blind
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area250 guests
TLC For The Blind. Therapeutic Living and Learning Centers is pleased to offer their prestigious Black Box Theatre for rent/use by community organizations, theatre groups, dance groups, performance artists and other organizations in need of a flexible and professional place to practice and/or perform.
Equipped with a new state of the
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$350
/hr
8 hr min
The Nocturne Theatre
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area4.8 (13)
400 guests
The Nocturne Theatre. Theater space with 13,300 square feet of usable space including lobby, Cabaret, dance studio, dressing and make up rooms, rehearsal space, balcony, Tech booth w/ Sound and Lighting boards, Bar, and many break out rooms.
340 seat theater in the round. Parking is easy, there is
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$425
/hr
4 hr min
Theater/Auditorium
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (20)
60 guests
Theater/Auditorium. Theater and Auditorium
A fully equipped performance auditorium with a professional Marley stage floor, dramatic curtains, and a large screen backing. Includes stage lighting and sound system, making it ideal for concerts and recitals.
The audience section allows for up to 60 seats on the floor, which can
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$205
/hr
8 hr min
The Film Lounge: Your Gateway to Entertainment
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (2)
21 guests
Looking for a unique setting for your next gathering? This cozy theater style lounge creates an elevated, private atmosphere perfect for memorable experiences.
Ideal for:
Sports watch parties
Private celebrations
Date nights
Small birthday gatherings
Game nights
Social mixers
With comfortable seating and a large screen for customized viewing, this versatile space transforms any
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$95
/hr
2 hr min
LA Salsa & Bachata Dance Academy
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (1)
25 guests
LA Salsa & Bachata Dance Academy. Welcome to our bright and versatile dance studio, conveniently located in the heart of Santa Monica (easily accessible from anywhere on the Westside). Our academy proudly welcomes dancers, instructors, and creators from across Los Angeles looking for a clean, professional, and inspiring space to move.
Perfect for:
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$60
/hr
1 hr min
Top Level Event Space
Santa Monica, CA5.0 (38)
350 guests
8500 square feet
There is an indoor area that is perfect for presentations and we have an outdoor patio/roof top that has a small stage for presentations as well.
Our venue has a view over Third Street Promenade, 2 blocks away from Santa Monica Pier.
Guest fit is
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$450
/hr
2 hr min
Downtown Santa Monica Industrial Venue for Multi-purpose Use
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (6)
50 guests
We are a 75 seat cabaret style comedy venue with flexible seating. We also have a 16 ft by 9 ft wood stage that is great for meetings, conferences, recordings, and performances. Included in our venue is a green room, bathrooms, and a beer and wine
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$175
/hr
2 hr min
Westside Black Box Space
Santa Monica, CA5.0 (21)
50 guests
Highways is a highly versatile venue, equipped to serve a wide range of producers and presenters with a professional rental experience. Most commonly used for staging productions, screening films, workshops, video shoots, and presenting visual art, our space is also no strangers to special events, galas,
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Odd One Out Tea
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA100 guests
Odd One Out Tea. Welcome to one of the most unique and high visibility event spaces in Santa Monica — an iconic open air pavilion located directly on the world famous 3rd Street Promenade.
This freestanding structure sits in the center of the pedestrian walkway, surrounded by constant foot traffic from
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$175
/hr
2 hr min
The Studio At The Beach
Santa Monica, CA5.0 (67)
120 guests
Extraordinary ocean front home located on the sand of Santa Monica Beach. High end and recently remodeled space perfect for photo shoots, commercials and special events. Retractable glass doors on two different levels lead to private ocean view balconies. Designer done bar with
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$599
/hr
4 hr min
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (49)
40 guests
Dance/movement studio with beautiful sprung wood dance floor.
Indoor space can be used for classes, rehearsals, meetings, parties, filming, etc.
Outdoor courtyard adjacent that can be used as well.
Lots of natural light and windows, great Santa Monica neighborhood.
Private bathroom, AC, water fountain.
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$75
/hr
1 hr min
CreatorSpace LA
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA500 guests
CreatorSpace LA. Welcome to CreatorSpace LA, a massive 7,000 square foot all in one creative compound located in Santa Monica, built for high level productions, private events, brand activations, content creation, and immersive experiences.
This space is designed to function as a true turnkey venue. Whether you are hosting
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$650
/hr
4 hr min
Westside Santa Monica Showroom, Gallery, & Event Space.
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA150 guests
The Shala at Tim Clarke Design is a sanctuary for curiosity, creativity, and connection. More than just a showroom, it is an immersive space where art, design, and inspiration intersect with transformative experiences— sound baths, artist workshops, author readings, gallery exhibits, social entertaining, and much more.
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$750
/hr
8 hr min
Beautiful Music Teaching Studio
Pico, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (89)
3 guests
This is a great space, approximately 200 square feet, for teaching acoustical instruments like piano and guitar and voice lessons. There is a baby grand piano which stays tuned year round. There are several chairs for seating. The piano is at one end of the
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$20
/hr
1 hr min
Lounge on Melrose
8.7 miles from Santa Monica, CA5.0 (49)
45 guests
Lounge on Melrose. Located in the heart of West Hollywood, our location comfortably seat 45 people, with a max capacity of 60. We offer a full stage space with one entrance onstage, and a working projector. There are three bathrooms right outside our door, in the building. We have
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Movie Theater and Gallery Space in South LA
8.7 miles from Santa Monica, CA100 guests
Strategy and Soul Theater is owned and operated by the Labor/Community Strategy Center.
The space features DCP and Bluray/streaming projection onto a 200' screen.
Maximum capacity for seating is 100 in theater style seating. The theater has a seating area of roughly 1000 square feet.
This
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Best Comedy Club Near Me Theater
8.9 miles from Santa Monica, CA4.5 (6)
40 guests
Best Comedy Club Near Me Theater. This black box theater is great for comedy and improv shows! It's a wonderful space for corporate events, and we can help you produce your event.
Great space for rehearsal, workshops and classes.
We have a screen wall that is connected to our AI powered computer.
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$130
/hr
3 hr min
Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (127)
50 guests
Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre. in the heart of Hollywood, the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre is a unique and inspiring creative venue perfect for film shoots, theater productions, rehearsals, acting classes, workshops, auditions, table reads, meetings, screenings, private events, birthday celebrations, and creative gatherings of all kinds.
For over 23 years, our
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Hollywood Theater with Screening Room and Stage Area
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area94 guests
A versatile screening room and performance theater in the heart of Hollywood, ideal for film screenings, premieres, panel discussions, live performances, brand activations, and private events. The theater seats 36 guests in lounge style couches or up to 94 in standard black folding chair configuration. The
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$400
/hr
2 hr min
Expansive Multi-Functional Theater for Film Shoots, Rehearsals, Parties, and More
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area4.7 (40)
100 guests
This playing space is unlike any other in Los Angeles.
For filmmakers, the open floor plan with high ceilings and black walls makes this space a fully functional sound stage.
Plenty of power running through the grid and on stage to meet any needs you may have for
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$145
/hr
3 hr min
Intimate Black Box Theater with 36 Plush Red Seats and Gorgeous Red Curtain
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area4.9 (895)
50 guests
• Intimate theatre with 36 red plush seats on risers
• Approximately 1100 sq foot space
• Lobby and bar area that is great for ticketing
• Dressing room and bathroom in back
• Full length red curtains that open and close
• 3 hidden doors on the stage walls as
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$89
/hr
2 hr min
LACAE Black Box Complex
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (1)
80 guests
LACAE Black Box Complex. Intimate theater complex with two performance spaces. This listing is for use of the Mainstage, our ground level larger format performance space. The Mainstage is ideally suited for small to medium budget theatrical productions, rehearsals, and medium footprint tv/film productions.
~*Each space is also available individually
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$125
/hr
3 hr min
Elegant and Affordable Theater for Film/Photo Shoots/Teaching and Performance Space/Screening Room/Events
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (44)
60 guests
perfect for photo shoots, film shoots, meditation classes, rehearsals, on tape auditions, staged readings, acting classes and private screening events.
The theater seats up to 50 people comfortably and has ample natural light.
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Gorgeous Bohemian theater with Red Velvet Curtains and Wood Beam Ceilings
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (34)
250 guests
Perfect for Theater shows, musicals, cabaret, film premieres, festivals, comedy, burlesque, art showings, recitals, movie nights, birthdays, wedding receptions, karaoke parties, listening parties, magic nights. etc.
Full stage 22' X 16'
Red Velvet Curtains with rope system to open and close
Black velvet curtain back drop
2 Projector
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$69
/hr
3 hr min
DTLA Historic Theater | Vintage Stage | Downtown LA Performance Venue
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area200 guests
Step into downtown LA's most captivating period theater, where classic stage design meets architectural heritage. Our 4,000 sq ft vintage performance space features a traditional proscenium arch stage and elegant mezzanine level, creating one of DTLA's most authentic historic theater locations. This versatile venue combines red
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$448
/hr
8 hr min
DTLA Historic Theater Library | Vintage Stage Space | Period Film Location
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area100 guests
Step into downtown LA's most atmospheric abandoned venue, where theatrical heritage meets vintage library aesthetics. Our 4,000 sq ft historic theater library space combines dramatic stage elements with classic library architecture, creating a unique abandoned location in the heart of DTLA. This distinctive filming location features
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$448
/hr
8 hr min
Vidi Vici Rental
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area3500 guests
Vidi Vici Rental. The Trinity DTLA is a historic, architecturally iconic venue in Downtown Los Angeles offering large scale, customizable event spaces — including a grand ballroom, multi level balconies, and a panoramic rooftop ceremony deck. Clients bring their own planners, vendors, and production teams to create fully bespoke
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$3,500
/hr
10 hr min
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN THEATER PREMIER EVENT VENUE
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area80 guests
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, this iconic theater has been reimagined as a versatile event space, seamlessly blending its rich history with modern amenities. Originally established in 1924, the venue has undergone several transformations, culminating in its current incarnation as "The Kult," a premier
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$250
/hr
10 hr min
Majestic theater perfect for concerts, film shoots and screenings, private events, music videos, weddings and brand launches.
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (5)
250 guests
Majestic theater perfect for concerts, film screenings, festivals, film shoots, photo shoots, red carpet premieres, private events and weddings. We have over 8000sf of space: including a large refurbished theater (holds 250), a luxurious lobby (holds 100 150) and our panoramic rooftop patio (75)
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$300
/hr
6 hr min
Intimate Theater & Terrace in DTLA
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
Book you next movie or game night in our wonderful theater room.
This space comes equipped with theater like lounging chairs capable of seating up to 10 guests. It has a large flat screen tv that is connected to a three speaker surround sound system.
Our
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$50
/hr
2 hr min
Performing Arts Center - 80-Seat Theatre
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area80 guests
Theatre Company is located in Downtown Glendale, CA. The facility includes an 80 seat theater, is available for rental, schedule permitting.
The theater’s availability and exact specifications may change due to our production schedule. Due to the nature of our season and production schedule, it is
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$180
/hr
4 hr min
Ahiah Center
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area100 guests
Ahiah Center. Our performance theater is conveniently located in a lovely area of Pasadena, CA. The space has a large stage and a viewing area that can hold up to 190 guests. Our theater has been used for: live performances, celebrations, gaming nights,
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$155
/hr
2 hr min
Your Personal Theater Space
Serving the Santa Monica, CA area5.0 (3)
33 guests
Step into Promenade's luxurious theater for movies, sports, and presentations. Enjoy the latest blockbusters, live sports action, and engaging talks with your neighbors. It's the perfect spot for entertainment and community connection—all in one place! The space boasts 27 chairs and 3 large pillows/beanbags. Relax and
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$75
/hr
2 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 September 2026.
How much does a theater cost to rent in Santa Monica?
Theaters in Santa Monica average $47 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
theaters Pricing Range in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for theaters venues in Santa Monica, ranging between $0 and $2,075.
$47/hr average
How long do people rent theaters in Santa Monica?
Most theaters are scheduled for 4 hours, with 3 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Theaters starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
theaters Booking Times in Santa Monica, CA
Image representing average rental time for theaters in Santa Monica, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
How popular are theaters in Santa Monica?
Our local hosts have welcomed 116 people into their theaters with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a theater in Santa Monica?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking theaters in Santa Monica. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Monday and Sunday as these days are 62% cheaper on average.
Reviews for theaters
Obe E.
MAIN STAGE - 3rd Street Promenade: Amazing Room for Screenings, Performances, Meetups, Workshops, Lectures
Host was amazing! Great response time!
Space was as photos showed. Great as-is for theater or comedy events
Gary S.
Industrial Loft Gallery with great lighting featuring our own art exhibits for an interesting cultural experience
the event went well and attendees enjoyed the experience. Having the large white wall to project upon made the video experience more like a theater. We were able to work closely with the host and support their own nonprofit mission. Very friendly and very amenable to holding our event...
David D.
Theater
Again, thank you Charles for the use of your fantastic theater
Rajiv U.
Theater
The City Garage Theater boasts some of the most elegant interiors of any such spaces I've seen. From 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...
Nalip L.
Theater
We had an incredible time at the theater. Will definitely come back for more workshops. Charles was extremely helpful, punctual, and hospitable. The event went smoothly without problems. Looking forward to the next one...
Jordan B.
Theater
This was my third successful seminar at City Garage Theater with Charles. The seating is cozy and Charles makes sure all the tech & lighting is appropriate for our needs. I enjoy working out of the space so much, it's like a quarterly residency. Love it...
Bryan T.
Theater
The experience was fantastic from start to finish. The space is amazing the most intimate theater and experience. Charles was incredible. Patient and helpful with everything we needed from start to finish. Great experience...
Claus Nymann C.
Theater
We were very pleased to use the City Garage Theater for our 3 day seminar of Q&A’s and panel debates with people from the movie industry. The facilities are great and fulfilled our every need.
The theater is conveniently placed just opposite Bergamont Metro station and there is...
Franco S.
Theater
event at City Garage several months ago at which time I had already decided that I would rent it myself when I needed a theater.
The experience was everything I had hoped for and expected and more. Charles is extremely accommodating and went out of his was to accommodate the...
Michelle H.
Theater
The theater was a great venue - much different than a stuffy hotel conference room. All the attendees loved it. Charles was fantastic to work with and was very responsive to all of my questions. The PeerSpace concierge was on top of it and b'fast was delivered as promised. Highly...
Brian D.
Theater
Charles was amazing and we loved the feeling of the City Garage theater!
Charles is a fantastic host, super accommodating, helpful, timely, responds quickly to requests, and does everything he can to make sure you have the best experience at his venue.
He helped us by providing microphones, was there...
Val O.
Theater
Another successful event at City Garage Theater! Charles is great to work with
Holly S.
Theater
Very easy to book and use - incredibly cute space! Charles was wonderful and gracious host. The theater is even cuter than it looks in the pics. Really nice and well kept, clean. Loved being in this space. I'll definitely be back to do another event...
Val O.
Theater
Great event at City Garage Theater! The space is awesome and unique, plus the AV already set-up makes everything that much smoother...
Val O.
Theater
Thanks for another great event at City Garage Theater
Amanda B.
Theater
and the lapel mics were nice and easy to use too! Thank you for helping us host a great workshop in the City Garage Theater, everyone raved about how cool the area was and how the theater is a gem in town and loved the stadium seating...
Marc W.
Venice Beach Private Studio/ Theater
Perfect place for the theater scene we were shooting. Fabio was very helpful. Great space for the cost
Amy L.
Venice Beach Private Studio/ Theater
Fabio is nice and friendly👌🏼👌🏼 the theater area is the only area we could access but it’s good enough! Would definitely come back and recommend it to surroundings...
Hazel R.
150 Seat Theater with Art Deco Bar and Lounge
recently had the pleasure of hosting a film festival at this theater, and I must say it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The venue's commitment to providing a top-notch cinematic experience was evident in every detail, making it the perfect backdrop for our film showcase...
Tim C.
150 Seat Theater with Art Deco Bar and Lounge
Great experience. The theater was clean and looked just like the pics! Randy was super easy to work with and a very swift and consistent communicator. I would most definitely book here again...
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