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from$275/hr
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft | Fulton Street Collective

West Town, Chicago, IL

4.9(115)
Venue capacity icon85

Event Space Loft

...Welcome to Fulton Street Collective. **Weekend Events require a minimum 4-hour rental** | Inquire about Weekday Events Over 1900 sqft of open loft space (2600 sqft w/lobby & foyer) with so much natural light and character beyond belief! At our space, there is also a little...
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from$110/hr
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(98)
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...
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from$75/hr
Hidden Gem Studio | Perfect for Meetings

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(288)
Venue capacity icon55

Studio

...Loading Dock - Freight Elevator - Usually plenty of free street parking right out front Ideal space for: - Off-site meetings - Small gatherings - Fashion events - Product release - Pop-ups - Workshops - And more! Interested in our space? Send us an inquiry...
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from$180/hr
Large, Upscale Wicker Park Event Space

West Town, Chicago, IL

4.9(67)
Venue capacity icon55

Event Space

...If you are looking for a beautiful space to hold your birthday party, corporate event, or baby shower our modern and upscale event space is a perfect fit. Located in the heart of Wicker Park, the space is approximately 1,200sf and can hold up...
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from$150/hr
Gourmet Kitchen in Wicker Park with amazing urban view | Wicker Park Inn

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(118)
Venue capacity icon25

Lounge

...arrival/late departure will be billed in 30-minute increments to 1.5x the contracted hourly rate. STAFF Staff is on-site during events to open door and answer questions. You can add staff to your event if you want an event assistant or extra help...
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from$99/hr
Modern Industrial Rental Space

West Town, Chicago, IL

4.9(91)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space Loft

...while maintaining it’s original industrial vibe. We’ve been delighted to host a variety of exceptional art shows, corporate and industry events, workshops and fashion shows for clients from around the country. This creative, urban space is just waiting for your next production. STUDIO...
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from$125/hr
The Ultimate DIY Event Space - Exposed Brick & Natural Light

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(71)
Venue capacity icon50

Storefront

...Book our gorgeous creative space for your next event. The space is situated in an 1850 sq. ft. storefront with beautiful exposed brick and large windows in Chicago's Humboldt Park Neighborhood. Our space offers everything you need to create the stunning occasion you and...
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from$180/hr
Bright White Storefront with Stylish Amenities

Pilsen, Chicago, IL

4.9(116)
Venue capacity icon50

Storefront

...This freshly renovated storefront studio in Pilsen is ideal for intimate, stylish events. Showers, dinners, photo shoots, workshops and more are a perfect fit. Please do not place a booking request before contacting us! We like to be in touch with guests to ensure...
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from$235/hr
Versatile Art Event Gallery in Chicago | BYOB | Vault Gallerie

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(49)
Venue capacity icon200

Gallery

...Confetti/Glitter or MetallicDots are not allowed, Smoking is not allowed • Ideal space for: Social Parties (Adult Birthdays, Graduations, etc.), Holiday Party, Reception Events (Engagement Party, Anniversary, etc.) Everything is movable in the space!! We are located in thriving Pilsen Neighborhood. Our location has ample space...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Explore exciting event venues in Chicago

It's time to hold a special event in the Windy City! What sort of event do you have in mind? Is there a bat mitzvah to plan for? A bachelor party? Or maybe you just want to have a grand time just because you can. Chicago has no shortage of event venues to choose from.
Many of the most exciting event venues in Chicago area restaurants, performance halls, bars, and rooftop venues. Colored lights, big audiences, drinks, and skyline views provide an exciting experience that's not to be missed. Yet there's something to be said for a more intimate venue as well. Family holidays, Thanksgiving dinners, memorial services, retirements, and other events where the guests all know one another are best held in small event spaces. Hotels, restaurants, and cafes offer fantastic spaces for these sorts of events.

Discover Chicago BYOB event venues

Instead of relying on the venue to provide the drinks, why not do it yourself? Bring your own bottle event venues are plentiful in Chicago. From rustic barns for byob weddings to Italian restaurants and sushi bars that let you bring a great drink…Byob is a great way to party without worrying about the cost of drinks. You can also rest assured that the venue will have your favorites since you'll be bringing it, after all.

Unique event locations in Chicago

The mark of a great party starts with an unforgettable venue. One that guests talk about for many years to come. If you're looking for a very unique event venue in Chicago start with historic surroundings. Chicago has many buildings over a century old and the mansions of the Gold Coast are often available for event rentals. One of our favorites is the International Museum of Surgical Science, on North Lake Shore Drive. Formerly a family mansion, the elegant settings include Italian marble flooring, statues, murals, and fireplaces. Any event rental offers complete access to North America's only museum dedicated to surgical science, making it an educational experience as well.
Another fantastic event location is the House of Blues, one of the most technologically equipped and spacious performance spots in the city. This 55,00 sq. ft. space includes four levels, modern audio-visual tech, and an in-house restaurant and bar to keep people fed and watered. House of Blues describes themselves as "part Mississippi Delta juke joint and part 1920's opera house," to give you an idea of the atmosphere.

Reviews for event venues

Cathy R.
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market
Andrew's space was perfect for my networking event this weekend. He was communicative and accessing the space was easy. It's in a great area with ample parking. I would definitely book again...
Evan S.
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market
party, which can include a lot of planning and anxiety, but everything went smoothly. The space itself is great and worked perfect for the event...
David K.
West Loop Loft Space with Skyline View and Roof Top Farm
We had ~50 guests and Roof Crop was the perfect size for us. Everything in the space was as advertised (maybe better), clean and functioning as intended. Couldn't ask for more out of a venue...
Katie H.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
was amazing. Bethany, Joshua, and Melissa all worked hard to make our day special and extremely smooth. The venue really looked amazing, and the functionality worked great for all of our vendors...
Bridale R.
Ginormous Versatile Loft in Trendy River West
This is a spacious, clean, aesthetic, and functional venue! My event planner put together a birthday/graduation party here and it was amazing. The space speaks for itself and minimal decor was needed. The kitchen was useful for keeping snacks warm and the bar cove came in handy for our bartender...
Haley S.
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft | Fulton Street Collective
TL;DR: I hosted my wedding at Fulton Street Collective and it was a phenomenal experience. If you're hosting an intimate event (60 people or less), you ought to look into this space. I'll start by expressing that Chris, the event coordinator, was lovely to work with. He...
Laura F.
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft | Fulton Street Collective
Chris and his staff were so accommodating in every way. The space is beautiful and it was perfect for my special anniversary salsa event. I highly recommend it for your special event...
Brian I.
Hidden Gem Studio | Perfect for Intimate Events
Great space for a small private event. Me and my fiancé got engaged here. It’s a very clean, intimate, and functional space. The evenning was perfect. This will always be in our memories. Christopher was amazing, very helpful, and his communication was always sharp. Very happy, this is...