About The Garage

** Please note, the floral mural pictured above has been painted over, and the walls are now all white **

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the lively spirit of the ViBe District? Because The Garage is more than just a venue - it's a vibrant community hub where local artists and businesses can come together to collaborate and celebrate. Our industrial space is a blank canvas for creative events and located within walking distance to all our favorite eateries, coffee shops, and vibrant murals. At 800 square feet, it’s perfect for hosting anything from private parties to creative workshops to corporate team building to simply being a gallery space to showcase work by local artists.

At The Garage, you really can do it all.

  • The Garage, spanning 800 square feet of industrial charm, is at your disposal for hourly, half-day, or full-day event rentals. Offering a blank canvas, we provide the space only, allowing renters to customize it with their own decor and vendors, creating a unique and personalized atmosphere for any event type.

  • The Garage is unique in that it’s more than just a rental space – it also doubles as an artist's studio. Whether it's a children's party or small groups of adults eager to explore their creative sides, we provide the perfect setting for imaginative experiences and can custom tailor a party experience to suit your needs.

  • At The Garage, we provide affordable opportunities for local makers to lead workshops and share their skills with the community. Explore our creative rates and turn your passion into an fun and inspiring teaching moment!

  • The Garage welcomes both local and traveling artists, offering an safe haven for those seeking a fresh environment to ignite their creativity. Additionally, our space provides a unique venue for artists to exhibit and showcase their work, creating a vibrant hub for artistic expression.

Additional Details

50ft x 16ft

800 Square Feet

On-Site Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Private restroom

Pricing: $200 per hour*

(creative rates also available)

*Hourly rate is all inclusive of rental fee, cleaning fee, event staff, additional time for set up and breakdown, and the use of any furnishings owned by The Garage, plus tax and credit card fees.

Ready to start planning

your next event?

Meet the Owner

Tessa Hall Duquette is a whimsical muralist turned studio space owner based in the heart of Virginia Beach’s ViBe Creative District. Tessa was born & raised in Vermont, where she attended the University of Vermont. During her time there, she gained both an art degree and countless years of event planning experience. Now she’s using both of  those skills and bringing a funky but modern new space to the beach!

Parking

The Garage is located between Gypsy Soul Boutique & 17th Street Marketplace. Parking in front of The Garage is limited & dependent on day & time. Additional city parking is available within walking distance, with both on street parking and municipal lots located all around the ViBe District.