Rent a graduation party venue in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

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A vintage-style seating area with ornate furniture, a large patterned rug, and potted plants in a spacious room with exposed brick walls and chandeliers.
from$200/hr
Historical event space in Chicago's oldest firehouse.

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon250

Event Space

Gatherings, large and small can gather comfortably in this large historical venue. Original, landmarked trim, tin ceiling and fire poles all ad to the charm and elegance the open bathing space. Two floors include two large firetruck galleys for any group up to 250 people...
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A spacious, modern loft with wooden beams, large windows, a living area featuring a green couch and two gold chairs, and a kitchen area against a brick wall.
from$75/hr
Popio Stumpf Photography

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(301)
Venue capacity icon55

Studio

Popio Stumpf Photography. Our photography studio is located near the intersection of Grand and Western Avenues. Space Details: - Approxiamately 1,740 sq.ft Usable Space - 11.5' Celiings - Exposed Brick - Abundant Natural Light with Windows Facing North, East and West - Full Kitchen - Speaker System -...
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A kitchen area with a wooden island and three teal bar stools, complemented by a refrigerator, microwave, and an open living space with brick walls and hardwood floors.
from$70/hr
Beautiful loft space with natural light in West Town, Chicago

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon50

Studio

Approx. 1,740 sq.ft. Usable Space - 11.5' Ceilings - Exposed Brick -Abundant Natural Light with Windows Facing North, East and West - Kitchen - Speaker System - 65" Flat Screen TV - Makeup/hair stations - 1 L-Shaped Couch - 6 Stools - Easily Moveable furniture...
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A spacious dance studio with wooden flooring, mirrored walls, and colorful lighting fixtures.
from$400/hr
Beautiful Dance Studio Available for Private Events | South Loop

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon300

Dance Studio

Our dance studio is ideal for weddings, networking events, fundraising events, pop-up shops, corporate presentations, video/photo productions & corporate meetings. We offer a lot of open space that can be divided as well. Space Details: - 4 studios | 3 can be merged into 1...
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A large hall set up with rows of black chairs facing a stage at the front, with stained glass windows lining the walls.
from$150/hr
Beautiful, Near West Side Banquet Hall and Chapel

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(18)
Venue capacity icon300

Chapel

The Chicago Hope Events banquet hall and chapel is located on the Near West Side off Ogden Ave and Taylor St. The space has hosted countless weddings, quinceañeras, birthday parties, baby showers, corporate/nonprofit events, and more! The space can host up to 180 guests for...
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A spacious loft-style living area with large windows, a modern television, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating arrangements.
from$200/hr
Hip West Loop loft production and meeting space

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(24)
Venue capacity icon50

Studio

Big Shot Chicago is a 2700sf West Loop event space and production studio in the historic Acorn Lofts, one block south of Randolph street’s "Restaurant Row" and Fulton Market entertainment district. This stunning, open loft layout is supported by a unique combination of pro-level video...
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A spacious living area with hardwood floors, a large area rug, a sectional sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets in an open-concept design.
from$100/hr
Creative Studio Space

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon50

Studio

Shooting Space offers 15 ft Ceilings, Wide open Space 45 x 35 ft with a built in Seamless Wall, Natural Window Light. You can black out the windows if you do not want any natural light. Also includes a kitchen, lounge areas and private office...
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A spacious event venue arranged with tables and chairs, featuring a central dining area adorned with floral table settings.
from$200/hr
Loft style event venue - The Fulton West - West Town, Chicago

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.7(13)
Venue capacity icon75

Event Venue

Photo Shoots, Meetings, Birthday parties, bachelorette outings, bridal showers, intimate weddings, small receptions, corporate events, business meetings, company holiday parties, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs are all great for types of events in the Fulton West event venue. Inclusions: (2) restrooms (12) 6-foot Tables (and linen)...
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A minimalist meeting room featuring a long wooden table, black chairs, and several small plants, with large windows letting in natural light.
from$110/hr
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(109)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

POP-UPS, Art Shows, Dinners, Cocktail Parties, and corporate events welcome. We are ideal for formal gatherings, and informal Arts events. A slice of urban creativity just west of Fulton Market, for groups from 15-90. Our setup quickly changes to meet your needs. The modular space...
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An industrial-style room featuring exposed brick walls, a staircase, and a pool table, with seating arranged to the side.
from$399/hr
Fulton Market Loft with available Parking

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon45

Event Space Loft

Enjoy a special event in the historic Horse & Carriage House located between the Riverwalk and Fulton Market. The Vault was later built out for a Brewery Tank Room with 30' Ceiling Height. This unique venue has access through a street level VIP private vestibule...
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A spacious studio with wooden beams, large mirrors on one side, and windows allowing natural light to enter.
from$150/hr
Penthouse Urban Industrial Loft

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon100

Yoga Studio

Hot Yoga Studio is located in the Hottest Neighborhood. Nestled in between the river and the expressway. Host a Spa Day- Bring in Nail Tech and Massage Therapist Bachelor/Bachelorette Party- take a challenging Yoga class together and hang out in the lobby before you go...
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Midnight Cinema Studios Image in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
from$115/hr
Midnight Cinema Studios

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(371)
Venue capacity icon100

Studio

Welcome to Midnight Cinema Studios covering over 8,000 sqft of Film Sets. The space has been designed by film director Paul John primarily for movies and music videos, it is owned and operated by The Midnight Cinema Film Company. We offer everything from the Sets...
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A stylish interior featuring a green velvet sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bar area with high chairs, complemented by a large wall art piece.
from$149/hr
Minimalist Speakeasy located in the West Loop

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(83)
Venue capacity icon45

Bar & Lounge

...Ticketed events are not allowed, Smoking is not allowed, Confetti and glitter are not allowed. • Ideal space for: Social Parties (Adult Birthdays, Graduations, etc.), Reception Events (Engagement Party, Anniversary, etc.), Dinner Parties, Holiday Parties, offsite Work Parties...
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A spacious art studio featuring a red couch, various artworks on the walls, and natural light streaming through large windows.
from$150/hr
Open Private Gallery Event/Studio Space

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon40

Studio

Ground Floor, Bright, Open, Unique Studio Space for Multi-Functional Private Rental Large Windows with Natural Light and 13-foot ceiling + 1,200 Sq Feet. Located in the heart of West Loop. This space is versatile and has been popular for social media, photography, and videography along...
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Reviews for graduation party venues

Lauren B.
Urban Multi Use Event Space with Eclectic Living Room Vibe
Both the space and the host were superstars! This space was gorgeous, perfect for the Graduation party I hosted here. Thea was wonderful, communicative, and made sure we had everything we needed. Absolutely will book this space again...
Denise O.
Black & White Studios
Erick was so helpful and accommodating. The built in white screen and light setup was perfect for my graduation photoshoot. It made the process so easy to do what we needed to do. I will definitely be booking again in the future...
Mark H.
Recording Studio | Music, Podcasts, Vocals, Production, Voice Overs, and Music Videos
Hi! I'm Mark Hallerström, a graduate film student currently in pre-production for my thesis short film at the New York Film Academy LA, where I am an MA Directing student. I’m reaching out to see if you offer any special rates or support options for student thesis...
Edmee B.
Studio Impulse | All-White Industrial Daylight Studio
Love this studio! Great for graduation pictures. NaBrayah is great at responding quickly and being easy to access
Lametra H.
Vibrant Dance/ Rehearsal studio in Oak Cliff
Loved it. May plan a graduation party there. I’ll spread the word about your building. Thanks again
Haleen H.
East Downtown Mid Century Loft Studio
Studios exceeded all expectations! I booked this space last-minute for a graduation photo shoot, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The studio is incredibly well-equipped — with a wide variety of chairs, backdrops, aesthetic corners, and versatile props that made creating beautiful content effortless. The check...
Corwin D.
Daylight Photo Studio with Product Photography Props
The space was perfect for my updated headshots and graduation photos. Plenty of background options, great lighting equipment, and easy and convenient access...
Ivonne D.
BEST VALUE! Beautiful Vintage Inspired Brooklyn Studio with tons of Profoto gear included!
This Studio is AMAZING. I had booked this studio to take my friend’s graduation pictures and needless to say the studio was everything we could’ve asked for. The host was very helpful, understanding, and communicative. Answering any questions I had with no hesitation or long wait time. We...
Ally O.
Enchanting Ne Minneapolis Romantic Boho Studio
This space is amazing for taking graduation portraits. Perfect amount of natural lighting that fills the space. Aside from the inability to get into the building at the start, it was overall a good experience...
Dahaomine M.
Eclectic Photo Studio near Downtown Newark
Very welcoming host! Space is artistic, spacious and professional w/ great lighting and backdrop options. We will see you next year for graduation photos...
Charmaine M.
North Houston Commercial Studio with Lighting Equipment - AVS4
and the studio looked exactly as advertised online. I love that he had a lobby to wait til my studio start for high school graduation shoot...
Donovan B.
Completely Private Creative Cube
did a graduation photoshoot at Create Studio, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The space is incredibly clean, professional, and well-maintained, which made setting up and shooting a breeze. The host was also very helpful and accommodating—from answering questions to making sure I had everything...
Jose A.
Large Grassy Yard with Pool
had a graduation party with friends and family at this space and I couldn’t have asked for any better space to do it at. For starters, Yolanda was very nice and whenever I had a question she would respond quickly. She was flexible with us and I am very...
Annabelle T.
Your Creative Space Away from home: Photoshoots, Self-Tapes, Video shoots, Yoga, Content Creators, Branding, Meetings,& More
had rented out this space to take my graduation pictures and the experience was phenomenal. We were greeted upon arrival, and were even provided clear instructions prior. The host had snacks, a speaker for use and a dressing room area. She was super sweet, patient, and helpful with any questions...
Isaiah L.
Multi-Set South Downtown Orlando Photo/ Video Studio
love this studio! I had my graduation photos taken here last week. The owners are very kind and have multiple sets to choose from. I would highly recommend...
Laqueshia N.
Coworking Therapeutic Space
shoot, and it was absolutely amazing. The space was perfect—every look we planned came to life beautifully in that room. My niece is graduating this year and heading to college to become a psychiatrist, so shooting in a space with that theme made the experience even more meaningful. The...
Kira K.
Natural light DTLA Photo Studio perfect for Content Creators w/ Podcast Room
used the space for my law school graduation photo shoot. The different areas offered were very cute and a reason why I booked. Everything was clean. The host were amazing and accommodating when I needed to move my original time and extend my time the day of. Would definitely book...
Jailyn C.
Luminous, Safe & Spacious Studio
was beautiful and spacious!!! It was very easy to get into and find. My guest loved their experience;) I used the studio for a graduation shoot and all pictures came out amazingly...
Deidre C.
Boutique Suburban Event Space, Dynamic Kitchen & Pool
willing to help. He was so kind and welcoming. The house/venue was so beautiful and perfect to hold space for my sister's college graduation party. Great hosts for a great day...
Bonnie P.
Natural Light Studio in Downtown Kitchener
windows provided so much natural light and the space was stunning. I'm so glad we booked this place, it was perfect for our graduation photoshoot! Thank you so much for the help entering as well...