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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.

How much does a concert venue cost to rent in Washington?

Concert venues in Washington average $123 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 $130, whereas larger venues run about $472 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a concert venue in Washington?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking concert venues in Washington. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Friday as these days are 59% cheaper on average.

How popular are concert venues in Washington?

Our local hosts have welcomed 3339 people into their concert venues with reviews averaging 4.84 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 94%.

How long do people rent concert venues in Washington?

Most concert venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 53 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Concerts starting between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Rent a concert venue in Washington DC

From classic opera to rock music, Washington, D.C. is as much a capital for the arts as it is politics. People come here from all over the world to watch performances in state-of-the-art facilities. You'll find concert venues here for intimate gatherings in the basement of nightclubs, historic auditoriums that seat thousands of people, and urban parks designed for outdoor concerts. Bands tour through Washington, D.C. regularly, including smaller indie bands and major international performing groups. But you'll also find live music venues for school concerts, music club meetups, and more!

Professional concert venue rentals in Washington DC

If you're looking to host medium-sized performances of up to 250 people, check out Songbyrd Music House. The venue has won several awards, including Best Place for Dinner and Live Music by the Washington City Paper three years in a row. Khalid, Rapsody, and Moonchild have all performed here, to name a few. While Songbyrd Music House opened relatively recently in 2015, it made it through the pandemic and has only grown in popularity since. The Southwest Waterfront district near The Wharf is home to The Anthem, a large-scale concert venue that can host up to 6,000 people. The Anthem has seen such diverse performers as The National Symphony Orchestra and Jerry Seinfeld. The 57,000-sq.-ft. space includes $60 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment, including a moveable stage and backdrop that transforms the space. For more intimate performances, we recommend Pearl Street Warehouse in The Wharf district. This venue is a short walk away from two metro stations and hosts live concerts year-round. The smaller scale of the performance hall means you'll never be far from the music and there are no bad seats. Blues, rock, bluegrass, and country are their specialties, and there's room for 150-300 guests, depending on whether the setup is seated or standing.

Explore outdoor concert venues in Washington DC

You can transform the vibe of your concert by making it an outdoor event. Venues like Jiffy Lube Live in nearby Gainesville, VA, have seating for 25,000 howling fans during the summer months. For a more historic concert experience, check out Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, the only US National Park dedicated to the performing arts. The Filene Center is the 10-story theater venue, opened in 1971 and providing space for up to 6,200 guests. Washington, D.C.'s outdoor concert venues are no less grand than its indoor facilities.

Reviews for concert venues

Iris A.
Modern Bright Studio for Events, Photoshoots, Meetings and Birthday Party.
Amazing venue. The owner is very helpful i held a concert with 90+ people
Rickyah B.
Versatile Loft with Great Natural Light
Great space, even better in person. We had no issues hosting our concert. Host was easily accessible, definitely will book again...
Hrishi B.
Brooklyn Dreamy Events Space Venue
important to you, then this space will allow you to curate one of the highest quality events you’ve put on. Hosted my first concert as an artist here, and every one attending loved the space and the vibe we were able to create in the space. Couldn’t recommend...
Johnny B.
Historic Dupont Sanctuary
none, than Jimmy C; friendly, welcoming, accommodating, very knowledgeable and understanding, because of his experience, of the hurdles event holders must overcome. For our Concert and Fashion Show, we had a delightful time, at a wonderful venue, made Special by a perfect Host, Jimmy...
Courtney C.
Versatile, Unique Bohemian Loft & Roof Deck
been particularly hard on those of who in the arts sector, with securing a venue to pre-record material for a virtual classical music concert being the most difficult of tasks. Then I happened upon this gem. From the moment I saw this space, I knew this was it. Yesterday...
Zachary C.
Spacious Kensington Soundstage and Studio for Creative Events
This place is amazing! Threw a whole concert in there and it sounded incredible. Staff was really nice and professional. Highly recommend...
Ryan C.
Spacious Kensington Soundstage and Studio for Creative Events
Fantastic space! We held a small birthday party and concert here, and Jeff and his team were great every step of the way. Daniel ran the sound board and Steven handled lights and cameras, and they were both wonderful to work with and eager to make our experience as fun...
Dwight D.
Boho Modern Williamsburg Event Loft
Beautiful space, very responsive, allowed us to extend our time. Was a beautiful music concert. Would def come back in the future...
Timothy G.
Sunny Studio in East Village
attendees enjoyed the space even though we experience difficulties with the audio. I would love to work with him again but wouldnt schedule a concert at that venue because of the audio and strict time compliance rules with the building with is not a reflection on him...
Wendy H.
HUGE Cyc Wall with Photo Amenities - Ready to Book
space, rooms were clean, and staff was VERY accommodating. If you are looking for a space for a video/photo shoot, rehearsal, recording or streaming concert, look no further! I will definitely use this space again! Thank you...
Christian L.
Spacious Creative Studio
Great, space was as described , good for a pop up concert
Ravi L.
East Village Venue with Stage and Professional Lights/Music/Multimedia Capabilities. No parties.
Fantastic as always. This was our second time booking the space for our annual benefit concert event. Justin, our sound engineer and point of contact for the evening, was so helpful and fun to work with again. Thank you...
Roberto M.
We are located in a warehouse facility. The gym is an old school gym that has a clean yet rustic / grungy style setting.
reserved this space to do a small music concert. There was a rented stage placed in the venue and the host is very cooperative on this. The venue was very clean--cleaner than what's advertised! If you're using this space for something similar, make sure you coordinate the...
Danielle M.
Cozy Cafe and Gallery Filled With Beautiful Original Artworks
The Epiphany Singers performed a Halloween concert in this space for a small audience. It was a really fun event and our host, Farid, was great. He was on time to unlock the doors for us and helpful with getting us settled. He responded very quickly to any questions...
Shalom O.
Spacious Kensington Soundstage and Studio
Jeff and his staff member Daniel were the best! I had a great time and my crew and I had fun filming our rock concert for our short film My Dream Girl...
Yulia P.
Historic Dupont Chapel
The venue was just amazing!! The venue was beautiful!! We had a classical music concert and reception. The acoustic of the sanctuary is just amazing. The parlour for our reception was very cozy and clean. Special thank you to Maria De Los Angeles and James Cox for welcoming us at...
Don S.
Historic Brooklyn
This is a beautiful space with good acoustics that worked very well for a private music concert. Great neighborhood with excellent Italian food across the street. Would be happy to return...
Jasan S.
American Gothic Revival Old Church
Amazing venue. We shot both a music video and filmed a live-stream concert over 2 days and it couldn’t have gone more smoothly. It is dusty so bring and wear a mask, but the beauty of the building is undeniable...
Rylan S.
Old Town Alexandria Art Gallery
everything and even waived some fees to make up for the inconveniences but I do have mixed feelings after booking galactic panther for a concert I was hosting apart of a mini east coast tour. All the other shows apart of the tour were DIY and no staff was provided...
Kate W.
Modern Event Space/Art Gallery/Production Studio
This space is gorgeous and Alona was so helpful and welcoming during our event. It was the perfect space for our concert and we definitely will book again. The art is incredible. The space is clean and in great shape. Our guests had the best time! Thank you...