47 Best Chicago Corporate Event Venues for 2025

With seasonal and garden-fresh meals from the on-site greenhouse and local farmers’ markets, Eden pairs ethically-sourced dining with a sleek, moody setting — such as the intimate private dining room for a VIP gathering.

Eden can accommodate up to 100 seated and standing guests.

Wrigley Field offers unique team building activities like none other. Experience the batting tunnel, behind-the-scenes tours, Gallagher Way, or American Airlines Conference Center — plus welcome your guests with custom messaging on the famous marquee.

Wrigley Field can accommodate up to 1,000 seated guests and 40,000 standing guests.

Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo boasts a dramatic Prairie School-style design with a vaulted skylit roof and sits adjacent to the picturesque Nature Boardwalk, a lush praire ecosystem where you’ll find plenty of wildlife and native plants.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s “In Our Chicago Era” cocktail party which featured a towering Ferris Wheel replica and an LED wall that showed vintage clips of Chicago

Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo can accommodate up to 250 seated guests and 400 standing guests.

Noelle McInerney of Ladidadi Events & Incentives shares, “Theater on the Lake is second to none when it comes to truly being lakeside.  With a full buyout, the indoor/outdoor flow also provides clients with the ability to have food and beverage (as well as breaks) outside — complete with incredible views.” 

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s celestial-themed cocktail party which featured a ceiling installation of hand-drawn stars and fluffy clouds

Theater on the Lake can accommodate up to 450 seated guests and 1,500 standing guests.

Perched on a rooftop above The Second City, Utopian Tailgate delights party-goers with its colorful décor, tabletop games, swings, faux turf, and elevated pub grub — also did we mention the sweeping city views?

Utopian Tailgate can accommodate up to 90 seated guests and 300 standing guests.

Leave the office routine behind and venture out to IO Theater where your guests can enjoy custom shows and one-of-a-kind improv workshops in one of four theaters and 5 breakout room and studio spaces.

iO Theater can accommodate up to 250 seated guests and 1000 standing guests.

Waldorf Astoria Chicago Hotel is renowned for their hospitality and luxurious backdrops inspired by Parisian style and 20th century writers — plus, you can even create a custom attendee website for your event with their services.

Waldorf Astoria Chicago Hotel can accommodate 160 seated guests to 230 standing guests.

Thompson Chicago boasts state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and sleek interior designs for the perfect corporate setting; we especially love the Froines Room for an executive business meeting.

Thompson Chicago can accommodate up to 170 seated guests and 220 standing guests.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Chicago combines delectable dining with stunning views and an elegant event space with a cozy fireplace, rich wood paneling, and dynamic views of Rush, State and Bellevue.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Chicago can accommodate up to 200 seated guests and 500 standing guests.

Located on the Magnificent Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago offers a sophisticated setting — from the spacious Grand Ballroom to the exclusive 8th-floor lounge — that’s just steps away from your favorite attractions.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago can accommodate up to 450 seated guests to 700 standing guests.

Park Hyatt Chicago features award-winning cuisine in a luxury Michigan Avenue setting and several versatile meeting rooms that can easily cater to any type of corporate event, including the spacious Nomi Garden for an outdoor cocktail hour.

Park Hyatt Chicago can accommodate up to 150 seated guests and 200 standing guests.

Located on the iconic Michigan Avenue, Museum of Ice Cream boasts one-of-a-kind interactive playscapes (such as the sprinkle pool and make-your-own ice cream stations) and unlimited ice cream with Chicago-themed flavors available.

Contact Museum of Ice Cream for guest capacity details.

Anthony Navarro, Creative Director of Liven It Up Events, shares, “What’s great about this venue is the gorgeous outdoor garden and terrace paired with the modern and sleek interior that can easily be transformed for any event.”

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago can accommodate 250 seated guests and 1,000 standing guests.

Conveniently located on the Magnificent Mile, this renowned hotel features 45 event spaces and 42 breakout rooms for a productive business meeting, company-wide summit, holiday party, product launch, or other type of corporate event.

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile can accommodate up to 1,728 seated guests and 2,000 standing guests.

McInerney of Ladidadi Events & Incentives shares, “House of Blues is quintessential Chicago and definitely unexpected when it comes to a meeting space. However, the built in A/V is second to none, and they are SHOW READY for any entertainment you could dream of.  The beautiful architecture also helps save costs when it comes to décor, because the space is stunning on its own.”

House of Blues Chicago can accommodate up to 500 seated guests and 1,800 standing guests.

In addition to delectable bites and an on-site private events team, River Roast Social House boasts several stunning event spaces like The Veranda situated right on the Chicago River and the elegant Monarch Room with direct access to the River Walk.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s spring soirée which featured blush hues, tropical-glam centerpieces, and faux fur-covered lounge seating

River Roast Social House can accommodate up to 330 seated guests and 450 standing guests.

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago offers everything from sumptuous ballrooms to luxe meeting rooms with private entrances, flexible floor plans, and the most enviable views.

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago can accommodate 250 seated guests and 300 standing guests.

Imagine entering your corporate event through a 100-year-old, Chinese gate and then down a lantern-lit exterior alley before discovering one of many one-of-a-kind event spaces. The Chandelier Room is particularly impressive with its vaulted ceiling, customizable LED archways, and 20-foot-tall mural with a full projection-mapped light show.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s cocktail party for influencers and event luminaires which featured a lantern-festooned cherry blossom tunnel and a wow-worthy backdrop of rich red roses, paper fans, and umbrellas

The Dawson’s Courtyard is easily one of the city’s most lauded outdoor event spaces. The full-amenity patio features a pergola, fireplace, custom paving, and chic urban backdrops.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s happy hour which featured an indoor/outdoor space for the perfect event flow

The Dawson can accommodate up to 220 seated guests and 400 standing guests.

Situated on the 66th and 67th floors of Chicago’s Willis Tower, The Metropolitan offers prime amenities such as member work stations, video conferencing, on-site event support, and, of course, dramatic city views.

The Metropolitan can accommodate up to 240 seated guests and 400 standing guests.

With galleries, auditoriums, and magnificent gardens, The Art Institute of Chicago provides a stunning backdrop with access to some of the most beautiful artwork in the world.

The Art Institute of Chicago can accommodate up to 950 seated guests and 1,000 standing guests.

Situated in the 1929 Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building, Pendry Chicago honors both past and present with its iconic exterior and stylish modern suites. In addition to its grand ballrooms, this luxe hotel boasts the best rooftop views and a cozy restaurant bar for an elevated corporate gathering.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s chic summer soirée which featured the perfect rooftops space for an afternoon of networking — and spectacular city views

Pendry Chicago can accommodate up to 200 seated and 400 standing guests.

Navarro of Liven It Up Events, shares that The Chicago Cultural Center “is the perfect backdrop for a formal affair. The architecture is a vision of what Chicago is known for and the various spaces work well for dinners, cocktail parties, galas, and more!”

The Chicago Cultural Center can accommodate 360 seated guests and 800 standing guests.

Game Room at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel offers on-site pool tables, bocce, shuffleboard tables, and foosball for immersive team-building activities or holiday party fun.

Game Room at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel can accommodate up to 150 seated guests and 250 standing guests.

Rachel Axelrod, Founder of Axelrod Consulting, shares, “Convene’s property in the Willis tower is AMAZING! On the tech side, it is super modern and state of the art, but, at the same time, it has a cozy, warm feel. Also, the space overlooks the coolest high-end food court in all of Chicago. The best part is that its largest ballroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, something you almost never see in a huge conference space.

Convene Chicago can accommodate up to 600 seated guests.

Take your corporate event to the next level with food and wine pairings, wine blending, and custom wine labels in an exquisite event space that encompasses a concert venue, wine garden, private barrel room, and more.

City Winery Chicago can accommodate up to 240 seated guests and 900 standing guests.

McInerney of Ladidadi Events & Incentives shares, “For clients looking for turn-key a/v, the Old Post Office is a great option. The venue has multiple space options for groups of different sizes; we recommend this venue for groups open to being around other groups and transitioning between spaces.”  

The Old Post Office can accommodate up to 800 seated guests and 5,000 standing guests.

With 7,500 square feet of space, Loft Lucia offers a private outdoor terrace as well as a bright and spacious industrial-chic indoor event space with oversized windows and two marble slab bars.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s 2nd annual summit which featured chic black and white backdrops, marbled linen, and matte balloon décor

Loft Lucia can accommodate up to 120 seated guests and 150 standing guests.

Tasting menus and wine pairings curated by the on-site sommeliers are offered at this stunning two-Michelin-starred restaurant and event space. Make sure to book the After Lounge for an after-party in an upscale yet futuristic setting.

The Canvas by Ever can accommodate up to 80 seated guests and 100 standing guests.

Carnivale is your go-to venue for dynamic entertainment. This colorful private event space, with the ability to host aerial performances, sets the scene for an unforgettable corporate event.

Carnivale can host up to 550 seated guests to 1,250 standing guests.

This industrial-chic repurposed factory features 15,000 square feet of interconnected space that includes an open studio, galleries, production office, pre-function space, and prep and green room areas.

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s launch party which featured bold jewel-toned uplighting, creative gobos, and suspended floral décor

Moonlight Studios can accommodate up to 550 seated guests and 1,000 standing guests.

Nicole Fauls, Owner and Lead Planner of Urban Allure Events, tells us that City Hall is “an amazing space that can hold larger groups with flexibility to add on additional space or host additional events at Recess next door.” She also appreciates the in-house a/v and sound system, valet parking options, and “an on-site scissor lift to make décor installs as easy as possible for your vendor teams.”

City Hall can accommodate up to 300 seated and over 980 standing guests.

Fauls of Urban Allure Events, tells us how Room 1520 is “perfect for daytime meetings or evening events for groups of 150 or less — with in-house sound, wireless mics, a VIP suite with privacy lock, conference table, private restroom, and a projector for all of your meeting presentation needs.”

Room 1520 can accommodate up to 150 seated guests and 200 standing guests.

Navarro of Liven It Up Events shares, “This giant industrial loft can be used in a variety of ways. For formal dinners, to cocktail style events, this space can easily be transformed and used for large groups to create a unique experience.”

Morgan Manufacturing can accommodate up to 600 seated guests and 1,700 standing guests.

Katherine Brown, Owner and Lead Planner at Clover Events & Productions, shares, “We love the historical beauty of this space. There are so many options for groups, both large and small.”

Editor’s note: see PartySlate’s progressive dinner party which featured three distinct event spaces with their own unique style and color palette

Hilton Chicago can accommodate up to 2,000 seated guests and 3,000 standing guests.

Brown of Clover Events & Productions asks, “Who doesn’t want to dine with the dinosaurs? We love the versatility of this historic venue and the opportunity for use of their outdoor space. Their preferred vendors are truly the best-of-the-best in Chicago, so you are sure to be in capable hands.”

Field Museum can accommodate up to 1,200 seated guests and 7,500 standing guests.

Soldier Field offers colleagues and employees the unique opportunity to celebrate right on the field with the option for stadium tours or once-in-a-lifetime activities like a field goal kick — plus, you can display your company logo on the TVs or video boards for a picture-perfect branding opportunity.

Soldier Field can accommodate up to 10,000 seated guests and 63,500 standing guests.

Overlooking Michigan Avenue and Grant Park, LM Studio is a bright and airy two-level atelier with bespoke design elements. Guests love the creative catering by LM Catering that turns every plated meal into a work of art.

LM Studio can accommodate up to 150 seated guests and 300 standing guests.

Imagine staring out a 10-story faceted window wall that overlooks some of the best spots in the city, all while knowing you are celebrating in an environmentally sustainable building with state-of-the-art a/v and an experienced on-site event production team.

Venue Six10 can accommodate up to 398 seated guests and 1,000 standing guests.

This glamorous Art Deco-designed ballroom, located atop the former Piccadilly Hotel & Theater, wows with 1920s style, fully restored crown molding, and 20-foot arched windows that feature dramatic skyline and lakefront views.

The Penthouse Hyde Park can accommodate up to 170 seated guests and 200 standing guests.

Dine next to a German submarine, hear a keynote speaker in the expansive Auditorium, or dance the night away under the majestic Rotunda for a truly spectacular celebration that offers plenty of “wow” moments and unique décor opportunities.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago can accommodate up to 1,000 seated guests and 12,000 standing guests.

Brown of ​​Clover Events & Productions shares, “This space is impeccably designed and highly customizable, making it the perfect fit for any corporate group. We especially love the permanent registration desk, the existing décor options, and the fabulous green room. Working with Kehoe Designs and BlackOak Technical Productions, who are both on-site, make the planning process seamless and streamlined.”

The Geraghty can accommodate up to 1,000 seated guests and 1,500 standing guests.

Bridgeport Art Center boasts a historic 1911 building and wows with dramatic ceilings, unique artworks, sweeping views, and an expansive, customizable floor plan for a seamless event flow.

Bridgeport Art Center can accommodate up to 650 seated guests and 1,200 standing guests.

Built in 1936, and once home to Illinois Automobile Club and the Chicago Defender building, Revel Motor Row wows with unique historic details and over 20 event spaces with versatile designs.

Revel Motor Row can host up to 275 seated guests to 2,000 standing guests.

Evanston, IL

Conveniently located on the edge of Rogers Park and Evanston, this beautiful rustic venue space features double bowtruss ceilings, on-site rentals, two custom bars, a full-commercial kitchen, and plenty of breakout space for team activities.

Palmhouse can accommodate up to 400 seated guests and 800 standing guests.

Glencoe, IL

This 2,200 square foot space is beautifully designed and fully furnished with flexible seating arrangements. Guests love the on-site catering, with options like boozy shakes, a full hand-crafted mocktail menu, and mouthwatering bites that range from all-beef salami lollipops to farfalle with pesto.

Uptown Glencoe can accommodate up to 80 seated guests and 160 standing guests.

Glencoe, IL

Situated on 385 acres of manicured gardens, native woodlands, and pristine lakes, Chicago Botanic Garden is the perfect choice for a summer corporate cocktail hour or seated dinner. You can even book the Alsdorf Auditorium for meetings or lectures before celebrating in the beauty of the outdoors.

Chicago Botanic Garden can accommodate up to 230 seated guests and 350 standing guests.