How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Stage?

Looking to rent a stage? If so, your first question may be: how much does it cost to rent a stage? Your second question may be: how do I even go about renting a stage? We answer all of these questions and more ahead!

Bot how do you know if you need a venue with a stage? If you wrote a theatrical production and need to conduct auditions and the performance itself, you’re going to need a stage. The same goes if you want to serenade a hundred of your closest friends with those new songs you wrote. And how about if you’re casting a show? Yep, you still need a stage!

If you, like most people, don’t happen to have a stage hanging out in your home or office, no worries — you can go ahead and rent one. But what does that process entail? Luckily, you’ve come to Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for renting stages and every other type of venue. Ahead, we share how to rent a production stage for whatever sort of show you’re putting on.

What does a rental stage include? 

A few stages that you can use temporarily are simply that — a raised dais upon which to perform. The stage will be located in some type of venue, with or without seating. And the venue might have bonuses like a parking lot, public restrooms, a bar, a lobby, or a backstage area for costume changes (and the occasional meltdown). 

Furthermore, most stage facility rentals will come with additional amenities to enhance your event. For example, musically inclined clients might seek out a stage that offers microphones, speakers, or hard-to-lug instruments like pianos and drum kits, such as this stage in Round Rock, Texas (pictured above).

Many folks will want to rent a stage that includes lighting and maybe a green screen. And occasionally, you can find a fully equipped independent theatre to rent, perhaps with dressing rooms and a projector like this stage in Atlanta, Georgia.

Or, if you want to put on an event of a lifetime, you’ll need to go big, like what this Nashville, Tennessee, venue provides. It has a large performance stage, a full A/V system, and huge ceilings.

Need a stage for your next artistic event? Then you should also check out our performance art ideas!

Why should you rent a stage?

One of the best reasons to rent a stage: Sound and lighting equipment is expensive, and people seldom need them 24/7.

It’s also logistically difficult to transport bulky stage items like a grand piano. Plus, it’s always good to have seating and other conveniences to accommodate your audience.

Among other reasons, you will likely want to rent a stage if you’re:

• Putting on a show or a concert
• Making a music video and need a raised performance area
• Need to rehearse for an event that will be filmed elsewhere
• Holding auditions
• Teaching a class or presenting a workshop to a group

Most rentable stages are available in an assortment of time slots, whether for an ongoing or one-time performance or event. We’ll get to how much it costs to rent a stage later on.

How to rent a stage

You could spend hours online searching for a stage that is the right size, price, and location for your purposes. Or, you can book your space through Peerspace — the largest online marketplace for meeting and event spaces. 

Peerspace provides high-quality, accurate photographs of the stage you’d be renting, so you’ll know the placement and style of any amenities, as well as the seating. This is a one-stop site to compare and contrast the different available stages wherever you seek to perform. You’ll get direct communication with the stage host to help plan logistics and ask any questions that may arise.

Many stage rentals will include exactly what you need to put on your show. However, for any extras you may need, contact your venue’s friendly local host. They may be able to help you source whatever requirements their venue might not offer, like specific lighting or chairs, or even caterers for your production. They might even be able to help you arrange for one of those pesky grand pianos.

Most Peerspace venues also have real reviews that can help when making stage rental decisions. You can find these on the listing page, and make helping you narrow down your decision that much easier.

Prices for Peerspace rentals vary by the hour and can cost $40 for a simple platform set up to $1,500-plus an hour for a fabulous big-city performance hall.

What makes this an incredible deal is that there are no memberships or monthly fees required to book your space — something you won’t find when renting most stages on your own or through other avenues.

How much does it cost to rent a stage?

In general, facilities rentals can require a monthly lease and security deposit — which typically ranges from $15 to $30 per hour — on top of a preset hourly rate. Sometimes a facility will require you to use their sound and lighting experts, and/or pay for mandatory food service or catering.

Other times, they’ll charge extra for add-ons like chairs, and these additional costs are not always transparent. Based on these estimates, it could cost several thousands of dollars just to rent a small stage for one event. 

The Peerspace difference

Going through Peerspace to rent your stage has distinct advantages. First, Peerspace charges hourly for spaces and offers thousands of unique spaces in hundreds of cities to choose from. In addition, you’ll find creative options like taverns, comedy clubs, and even outdoor locations that you wouldn’t have previously imagined using for a stage setting.

All of this comes with no minimums or memberships to worry about. You’ll have the advantage of photos to peruse before deciding which host to contact. Plus, you’ll have a direct line of communication with the host, transparent pricing, and reviews from prior renters.

Of course, you’ll still need to consider the size of the space and if it can accommodate your performance or show. It can cost up to 50% less to rent a stage for occasional rehearsals than it does for an ongoing performance. On the flip side of that, an ongoing relationship with a venue can provide a discount as well.

Then, take into account where you are located. If you’re in a city like New York or Chicago, it will cost significantly more to rent a stage than if you’re in small-town America.

Finally, consider the cost of add-ons like spotlights, security, or free guest parking, which can be included in the rental as a packaged bundle or via à la carte pricing. Regardless, you’ll know upfront. Whether or not you choose to go with Peerspace, we hope this article gave you an idea of how much it costs to rent a stage and what the process entails. 

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Stages you can rent on Peerspace

So now you know how much it can cost to rent a stage. You also know how Peerspace can help you rent a stage with ease. Now, we want to show a few more venues that you can rent on Peerspace that come with a stage.

A few of our favorite stage venues include:

• This LED video wall and lighting studio in Monterey Park, CA (pictured above) that has a 10′ x 20′ x 2′ stage, a lighting grid, a green room, and fabulous add-on options
• This independent studio hire in London, UK, with a stage and video and lighting equipment
• This compound hard cyc sound stage in Dallas, TX, ideal for filming productions
• This spacious event hall with a stage in Queens County, NYC, ideal for event speeches
• This downtown multi-use event space in Austin, TX with a parlor, a courtyard, and a stage
• This courtyard patio in Los Angeles that includes a small kitchen and an outdoor stage for performances

So as you can see, Peerspace offers you access to venues that include stages and so much more. Our venues are in cities across the globe and meet a variety of price points and features. Make sure you start your own search in your city, so you can locate the best venues with a stage near you.

How much does it cost to rent a stage: conclusion

We hope this guide has answered the question: how much does it cost to rent a stage? For all your stage and other unique venue needs, rely on Peerspace. We make it easy to find and rent special hidden gem venues near you that can meet any budget. Check us out today!

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