The Studio

The Studio at Stanford is an intimate performance venue designed for close-up live experiences in a flexible underground setting. Located on the Stanford campus, it forms part of Stanford Live and provides a compact, adaptable environment for music, theatre, comedy, spoken word and other stage performances.

Its layout can be arranged in several ways to suit the character of an event. The cabaret configuration seats up to 160 guests around cocktail tables, creating a relaxed atmosphere for performances, receptions or artist-led programmes. The club arrangement accommodates up to 300 standing guests with limited cocktail seating, making it suitable for energetic live shows and informal audience interaction. For seated presentations and theatre-style performances, the venue can hold between 80 and 160 people, depending on the production and seating plan.

The Studio is particularly suited to organisers looking for strong acoustics, an intimate audience experience and the atmosphere of a professional arts venue without the scale of a large concert hall. Beer, wine and snacks may be available in selected configurations, while the theatre arrangement can be used for more focused stage presentations. Its central Stanford location, campus setting and established connection with Stanford Live make it a distinctive option for cultural programmes, talks, performances and curated live events.

Event planners should contact Stanford Live to discuss availability, technical requirements, audience layout and the appropriate booking process for their proposed use of the space.