Top Evanston Gala Venues

• Spaces for 60-330 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Located along the famed Chicago River and steps from the Magnificent Mile, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers a variety of meeting and event spaces to suit your needs. With more than 16,000 square feet of flexible function space, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 18 meeting spaces ranging in size from 350 to 4,300 square feet. The Penthouse Ballroom, located on the 39th floor, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with 360-degree views of Chicago and a stunning 1600 square foot outdoor terrace. Perched high above the bustling city below, the Penthouse is a perfect photo-op for your next gathering. Our modern venues can accommodate groups from 10 to 300 people. Book a private meeting room to strategize or bring the entire team together for a conference. There is never a 'bored' meeting when thoughtful amenities and attentive service are at your fingertips.

• Spaces for 15-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Located on Michigan Avenue, Pendry Chicago offers a sophisticated setting for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations in the heart of downtown. The hotel features art deco-inspired architecture, elegant ballrooms, stylish dining spaces, and polished guest accommodations that create a refined backdrop for gatherings of every size. With flexible event venues, attentive service, and a prime location near Millennium Park and the Chicago River, Pendry Chicago blends historic character with modern hospitality. From intimate dinners to large-scale receptions, the hotel delivers a memorable event experience shaped by timeless design and city energy.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Kermess is a one-of-a-kind event venue inside a century-old Belgian Spiegeltent in Chicago’s Loop Theatre District. Located at 32 W Randolph Street, the intimate 300-seat venue is available for corporate gatherings, private dinners, receptions, product launches, fundraisers, weddings, celebrations and full-venue buyouts. Guests enter a richly atmospheric setting that brings together a stage, theatrical lighting, cocktails, food and live-entertainment options under one roof. Created and operated by Circensia Entertainment Group, Kermess offers planners a memorable alternative to conventional ballrooms and event spaces in the heart of downtown Chicago.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

At Canvas, we bring your masterpiece to life. Canvas is an incredible new 10,000 Sq Ft. venue, inspired by our clients who hoped that they could rent our design headquarters for their special events. Canvas at Yanni Design Studio is an extension of our spectacular showroom that presents our clients with endless possibilities. Canvas features a beautiful backdrop for events, thanks to a stunning new terrace, original brick walls, a wall of windows, and 21-foot ceilings with an array of Canvas signature chandeliers. Choose between an indoor and outdoor celebration: Canvas features magnificent glass doors that open out to a garden, and let in an abundance of natural light. Enjoy your ceremony or cocktails in the terrace, then continue the celebration inside! Furthermore, there’s a private guest suite that can be used for a bridal suite or dressing area.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Loft

Located in Chicago's prestigious Diamond District, The Sinclair Chicago is a premier venue offering 9,000 square feet of sophisticated event space. Perfectly suited for corporate functions, galas, social events, and wedding receptions, The Sinclair blends modern luxury with timeless elegance. Our versatile venue features a grand main hall, an elegant mezzanine, and intimate lounge areas, all designed to create memorable experiences. We provide an in-house bar and open catering options, ensuring flexibility and excellence in every event. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a glamorous gala, or a stylish reception, our dedicated event staff and acclaimed catering team will bring your vision to life. Situated just minutes from iconic Chicago landmarks, The Sinclair offers convenience and prestige, making it the ideal choice for your next event.

• Spaces for 90-175 Guests
• 2 Rooftops
• 1 Historic Space

Welcome to our premier rooftop event venue nestled atop the iconic National Historic Landmark, the Marshall Field and Company Building on State Street in Chicago. Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, our rooftop offers a unique opportunity to host your event in a space that blend history with modern elegance, all while providing spectacular views of the downtown skyline. Enjoy mixed indoor and outdoor facilities with our luxurious indoor lounge and bar, our outdoor firepits, and so much more. With views of the Chicago Skyline and Millennium Park, your event is sure to wow your guests and create lifelong memories. Our space is turnkey ready, allowing you to save on decor and splurge where you really want to.

• Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Museum
• 4 Total Spaces

Whether a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, Millennium Hall is a multi-purpose event spot worth celebrating. Need an intimate, indoor atmosphere? Try Napolita’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar. Need something bright and outdoors? Try our Double Clutch Patio or Casa Bonita Pavilion. Whatever your event needs, we’ve got you covered. Please fill out the form below and we will be in contact as soon as possible. A stylish, Millennium Park eatery, Napolita’s intimate pizzeria and wine bar features some of the finest authentic, brick oven Neapolitan pizza in Chicago. Always fresh and inspired by the traditional pizzas and dishes of Naples, Italy, our sleek wood and glass architecture compliments a savory, curated menu featuring specialty salads and entrees, sharable appetizers, and exquisite, Italian-style desserts.

• Spaces for 12-225 Guests
• 7 Restaurants

This energetic and modern restaurant is the perfect place to delight in a meal with friends alongside Millennium Park. Remington's is a classic American grill with an elevated and sophisticated ambience.

• Spaces for 24-120 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

“CHEF MICHAEL LACHOWICZ HASN’T JUST SAVED FRENCH CUISINE FROM OBLIVION, HE REINVENTED IT” -JEFF RUBY, CHICAGO MAGAZINE DINING CRITIC The George Trois Group showcases three distinct styles of dining, offering a culinary tour of France from the expansive repertoire of Chef Michael Lachowicz. Each venue offers an intimate experience from the bistro/brasserie styling of Aboyer, the mid-century classic atmosphere of Silencieux, and the formal fine dining ambiance of George Trois. The George Trois Group can accommodate private events from two to one hundred in size & can cater greater extravaganzas at offsite venues throughout Chicago's North Shore & locations beyond. In 2019 George Trois was honored with the Jean Banchet Award as Restaurant of the Year; George Trois maintains four stars from Chicago Magazine & The Chicago Tribune with numerous accolades from local & national publications alike. Aboyer & Silencieux are frequent mentions on "best of" lists highlighting the dining experience of each venue.

• Spaces for 249 Guests
• 1 Theater

Originally known as the Morse Theater built in 1912, Rhapsody Theater is Chicago's premier new destination for private event rentals and boasts a regular lineup of star-studded, internationally renowned acts ranging from magic to chamber music, comedy, dance, cabaret and more. A gorgeous destination for everything from private events or group outings and celebrations, the Rhapsody Theater is located in the heart of picturesque Rogers Park. The multi-faceted theater is extremely versatile in its seating arrangement capabilities allowing for the perfect setup for any type of affair. The theater is also home to multiple bars and an intimate upstairs lounge. The Rhapsody Theater is owned and operated by Dr. Ricardo T. Rosenkranz, Managing Partner and Artistic Director. Dr. Rosenkranz is the producer and internationally regarded illusionist known for "The Rosenkranz Mysteries," as well as one of the industry's top neonatologists and Assistant Professor in Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Rosenkranz, known by audiences far and wide as the "Physician Magician" is available for a small additional fee to perform for events of any kind.

• Spaces for 64-320 Guests
• 7 Event Spaces

• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Our polished casual vibe is made for formal or informal celebrations: birthdays, game days, graduation dinners, surprise parties, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, happy hours, church events, fundraisers, or any special event you don’t feel like hosting at your house. Book a private dining space, or take over our stylish bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and patio access. Fatpour Lincolnwood is ideally situated near the Holiday Inn & Suites, Rodeway Inn, North Park Inn, Edgebrook Motel, Heartland Ice Arena, and the I-94 Expressway.

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Stefani Prime creates a modern meeting place between the city and the suburbs, The comfortable restaurant offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. Stefani Prime is more than just a steakhouse, its a venue that offers the best of everything, from premium fare to top notch service. Show your guests a prime time by hosting an event at Stefani Prime Italian. Their professional staff will make your vision a reality and will create an amazing experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Guests can enjoy a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges. ​Designer Mark Knauer was the architect that the Stefani’s worked with to bring the venue to life. The team wanted to create a combination of the energetic vibe of the city with an inviting and comfortable neighborhood feel. A spacious layout, open kitchen and large windows ensure that Stefani Prime gives an open-air feeling. Contemporary oversized artwork, brick walls and a soothing palette of greys and whites add to the modern feel. Seating includes large booths as well as two and four tops that can be combined for larger parties.

The unique size and ideal location of the Skokie Banquet and Conference Center means it has the flexibility to accommodate intimate groups of 10 to larger gatherings of 1200+ plus attendees in the quaint Chicago North Shore neighborhood of Skokie. In addition to the North Shore Ballroom, a premier wedding venue our large Chicago area venue also has an indoor Atrium, complete with skylights, which can be transformed into cocktail party space, a guest receiving area or kids' party place.

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests

Towne & Oak, the newest venture by hospitality veteran Boutique Bites, is a café and private event space located on Green Bay Road in Winnetka’s charming Hubbard Woods business district. Inspired by the refreshing feel of being somewhere new, mixed with the comfort of being right at home, our skylight sun soaked café + event space is a gathering place to give our guests that feeling of being away from it all - right in your own town. Celebrate your next event with us! Private & Semi-Private dining options are available to accommodate various sized groups. An event manager will assist you with all food & beverage needs throughout the planning process to create the perfect menu for your event.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests

We feel that street food is the gastronomic essence of a city's culture here at Gadabout. Rolf and Meagan Pedersen, who run the restaurant, draw inspiration from all over the world to make upgraded, non-traditional street food. The essence of our cuisine, which reflects a careful convergence of cultures, a celebration of Chicago's rich diversity, and a sense of approachable adventure, is the word "gadabout," which means a regular, pleasure-seeking global traveler. Through the use of robust flavors and local products, our food attempts to generate a sense of lighthearted nostalgia. The cocktail menu features small-batch spirits in vivid drinks, as well as a variety of vintage sodas. Our goal is to create a dynamic list of sustainable practices at our restaurant and in the community as a whole. To reduce our carbon footprint and give you the greatest and freshest products available, we acquire produce and proteins from local farms whenever possible. We’re lucky enough to have a great space available for parties of any size - up to a hundred people. Feel free to reach out and discuss the many options our restaurant can offer to make your party great.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Plan your event in one of our beautiful, historic venues. DANK Haus was built in 1927 and is full of elegant architectural details. From the marble lobby to the gilt plaster frieze of the ballroom, DANK Haus is the perfect setting for your event. Our Chicago skyline views will impress your guests whether native Chicagoans or out-of-towners. Rental income supports cultural and language programming. Weddings Your wedding & your vision, with the lovely space at DANK Haus as a backdrop. On-site ceremonies available in 4 settings. Quinceañeras Up to 370 guests, festival style. 3-hour dance rehearsal the Wednesday before your day. Fundraisers As a nonprofit organization itself, DANK Haus is sensitive to your needs. We have vast experience with fundraisers and auctions. Contact us for special pricing. Meetings DANK is conveniently located in bustling Lincoln Square near the Western Brown line stop & the Metra. Large and intimate spaces available to suit your needs.