Top Near South Side Graduation Party Venues

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

One venue, endless possibilities. Located in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Morgan’s on Fulton was born of a passion for the arts and creative collaboration. Its sophisticated, industrial aesthetic pays homage to the Fulton Market manufacturing and meatpacking past. The four unique spaces include an Art Gallery, Industrial Loft, Penthouse/Rooftop Terrace, and Studio Lounge. Choice amenities include, digital projectors, flat screen TVs, state-of-the-art sound system, and high-end, high style in-house furniture. In a neighborhood teeming with rejuvenation and creative verve, Morgan’s on Fulton is the premier venue to for your one-of-a-kind cocktail party, wedding reception, art show, or corporate gathering. It’s more than a space, it’s a place where people want to be.

• Spaces for 28-45 Guests

Matcha Cita is a woman owned Matcha cafe in Chicago known for tasty & colorful drinks. Our space, a colorful 1600 square foot café, is retro and geometric in design with tropical vibes. The photo-worthy space is bold and bright! Matcha Cita offers seating for 28 guests in plush light pink and matcha green booths.

• Spaces for 20-90 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

We remember when we were kids at a restaurant…seeing the kitchen doors swing open and closed, wondering what magic was behind them. Whether in a diner or a fancy white-tablecloth restaurant, the kitchen and the chefs were the hidden heart of the restaurant. And so at Roister we’ve built our kitchens to be the restaurant. Our chefs are an integral part of service. Roister’s food is rooted in primal cooking techniques combined with modern technology when it produces better results. The results are a combination of understated platings and vibrant flavors. It is the perfect environment for celebrating with a party, small or large, for dinner, brunch, or cocktails and snacks. We have event packages to fit each of these occasions. Supper Clubs are a Midwestern tradition and our St. Clair Supper Club is named after chef Achatz's home town in Michigan. Just below Roister we've created a comfortable spot to enjoy first class Prime Rib, Sweet Brandy Old Fashioned’s, Spicy Shrimp Cocktails, and delicious dishes and daily specials. This is a meat & potatoes spot, so if you prefer veggies as a main dish please visit one of our other establishments. But if you love Prime Rib, you'll want to stop in. We can't wait to see you.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests

The Penthouse at Fioretta is Fulton Market’s newest rooftop space. Floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Modern lounge furniture, an expansive marble bar, and contemporary art pieces create an elegant atmosphere for corporate and social events alike. Accordion style doors open to create a stunning indoor-outdoor space. A separate hidden entrance and a sprawling outdoor terrace makes this the quintessential spot for private parties to corporate events.

• Spaces for 80-125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Showroom on Hubbard is a unique, inviting event venue that features a contemporary style with a touch of Chicago flair. As the showroom for Reclaimed Table, a custom, eco-friendly furniture company, we demonstrate that sustainability can be exquisitely beautiful. Whether celebrating with friends and family or team building to move your organization to its next level, The Showroom on Hubbard provides the ideal, welcoming environment that you and your guests will love. We offer many amenities at no additional cost including all furniture, a customizable layout, a full-size bar, Wi-Fi access, a large screen TV with cable/Blu-ray and Apple TV access, a sound system with iPod/internet interface, audio/visual equipment, and a separate caterers’ food prep area. The Showroom on Hubbard also provides the flexibility to transform the space to match your ideal vision, whether you're a formal sit-down dinner for up to 80, an informal party for up to 125, a corporate planning meeting with multiple breakout areas, or a seminar/classroom for up to 70 people. Our dedicated team will work with you to customize the space depending on your event’s specific needs. We also provide numerous free amenities, including our reclaimed wood furniture, which creates a wonderful sense of warmth and history.

• Spaces for 18-225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Set along the tree-lined Midway Plaisance and framed by University of Chicago's iconic Gothic architecture, The Study offers a setting for gatherings that feel elevated, timeless, and unmistakably Chicago. Opened in 2021, the hotel features approximately 10,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed event space with on-site catering and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. WINTER GARDEN The heart of the hotel’s event offerings, the Winter Garden is a striking space where art and architecture meet. Guests are welcomed by a dramatic mural by Dean Barger and a sculptural light installation by John Pomp. Expansive windows create an atmosphere that is airy and luminous, while a private walled terrace offers an intimate outdoor extension. The Winter Garden is ideal for weddings, receptions, and large celebrations, accommodating up to 160 guests for a seated dinner or 225 for a standing reception. SECOND FLOOR STUDIOS & TERRACE Accessible via a photo-worthy grand staircase or private elevator, the second floor provides a versatile environment for both social and corporate gatherings. Function spaces include a terrace overlooking the leafy Midway Plaisance, a generous pre-function area with built-in bar, and four studios flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Airy, bright, and fully A/V equipped, these rooms are popular for board meetings, baby showers, and everything in between. GUEST ROOMS & SUITES The property’s 167 guest rooms and suites feature warm wood finishes, curated artwork, and sweeping views of campus, the downtown Chicago skyline, and Lake Michigan. For wedding parties or VIPs, suites boast generous layouts ideal for hosting pre-event preparations or intimate in-room gatherings. TRUTH BE TOLD, The hotel’s British-inspired pub and lounge offers a cozy yet refined setting for rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, or fireside cocktails. Its inviting atmosphere and approachable menu make it a natural complement to any event.

• Spaces for 35-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Your unforgettable day. Your unwavering vision. Your signature style. For a wedding or event celebration where each detail must be utterly perfect and unequivocally yours, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago ensures that you will Discover Your Element at every moment. Amidst The Godfr'sey Hotel Chicago vividly imagined interiors, with the Chicago skyline shimmering just beyond floor-to-ceiling windows, your gathering of family and friends will strike the perfect tone. Long after the evening’s final dance and the last guests have departed, your remembrances of the day’s events will spark a rich sense of anticipation for those special moments still to come. And The Godfrey Hotel Chicago will forever be the place where it all began. Let us at the The Godfrey Hotel Chicago help you plan an event that will leave you and your guests reminiscing for years.

• Spaces for 12-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Discover our hidden gem in the heart of Chicago. Our elegant venue, seamlessly connected to our wine shop, is the perfect backdrop for your private event. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, wine tasting, or large-scale event, we partner with top-tier caterers and in-house sommeliers to ensure every detail is exquisite. Experience the blend of elegance and excellence and let us create a memorable event people won't stop talking about!

• Spaces for 150-350 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Foundry Rooms is a hybrid event space in the heart of River North, offering a flexible combination of modern, industrial-chic rooms designed to adapt to your event. When booked together, the Main Stage, Vault, and Forge provide approximately 2,000 square feet of total event space, accommodating up to 350 guests for receptions and large-scale gatherings. Ideal for: Corporate meetings and trainings Networking events and product launches Private parties and celebrations Social and community events Each room can be used individually or combined to create customized layouts, allowing for smooth transitions between guest check-in, cocktail hour, presentations, and entertainment. Located in River North, Chicago, Foundry Rooms offers a central, accessible venue for corporate and social clients looking for a versatile, stylish event space.

• Spaces for 45-400 Guests
• 2 Wineries
• 2 Event Spaces

Chicago Winery is a unique wedding venue in the heart of the city, surrounded by the vibrant arts scene of River North and the glamour of historic Chicago. Chicago Winery hosts full-service winery weddings for up to 200 guests. The warm, modern space blends urban character with rich colors and opulent accents. Carefully chosen architectural elements give the space it’s glam character that melds beautifully with modern design and accents. Our all-inclusive packages come with wines made on-site, and chef-driven cuisine from homegrown Midwesterner Executive Chef Andrew Graves — past credentials include Alinea, The Promontory, and Tribeca Grill — who puts the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. All Chicago Winery weddings include: - Full-day exclusive access to our flexible indoor and outdoor private event spaces for up to 200 guests, including a four-season rooftop terrace with skyline views. - A dedicated event manager to assist with all elements of the planning process and day-of coordination, including creation of timeline, menu and enhancement selection, liaising and coordinating with vendors, and everything in between. - Access to our private Wedding Suite with sparkling wine and an antipasti spread for 2 hours before your event. - Cocktail hour, dinner and dessert menus from Chef Andrew Graves, a local Chicagoan and Alinea group alum. - Group couples’ food and wine tasting event led by Chef Andrew Graves in our private event space where couples sample their way through all of our wedding menu options. - Premium open bar for the duration of your event featuring Chicago Winery wines, local craft beers and spirits. - Use of our custom tables, chairs, barstools, bars, china, glassware, flatware, linen napkins, printed menus, and small tabletop decor at no additional cost. Contact us today for availability and to set up an in-person or virtual tour. Follow us on social media for exciting updates and announcements @chicagowinery.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Galleria offers a unique setting for small receptions, meetings and private events. Convenient street parking with a parking lot for your guest. The Galleria holds up-to 75 people. The contemporary artworks displayed at the gallery provide a colorful background to any special occasion. With our trendy location and ease of access, the soaring ceilings and open loft space create the perfect blank canvas for you to use your artistic freedom and make it your own. This intimate large, high ceiling, open concept space is perfect for networking events, record release gatherings, premiers, cocktail parties, pop up shops, curated art exhibitions and more. We will remove art upon request at no extra charge. Our stylish 2500 square feet loft and bright art gallery is the perfect venue for your next event! What’s provided if needed at no additional cost: 1.) 5 highboys 2.) 2 rectangle dinner tables (6 per table) 3.) 4 round dinner tables 4.) Warmers 5.) Outside catering okay 6.) 120” projection screen 7.) 30 folding chairs Any other event items needed can be rented at an additional cost.

• Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Art Galleries

The Zhou B Art Center is one of the top event venues in the City of Chicago. Guests will be surrounded by the priceless art of the world-renowned Zhou Brothers, as well as art from emerging and established artists. With 28,000 square feet of event space between two floors, The Zhou B Art Center can accommodate any type of event; including weddings, galas, corporate events, non-profit events, milestone events, and any other event that will bring people together.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 9 Total Spaces

Experience understated elegance and award-winning cuisine at Park Hyatt Chicago. Our centrally located hotel offers chic and sophisticated wedding venues in Chicago paired with the talents of our culinary team to ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience and an evening to remember. Our wedding specialist will help orchestrate your special occasion into a modern day fairytale or an intimate gathering of friends and family. Set in the fashionable heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, our hotel features 5,000 sq. ft. of beautiful event space, sumptuous catering and impeccable service. Park Hyatt Chicago features museum-quality works of art, sophisticated yet inviting decor, award-winning dining, prime Magnificent Mile setting and a personal service team dedicated to ensuring a remarkable stay, making us the preferred hotel in downtown Chicago for discerning travelers. Create memories to last a lifetime in our elegant Grand Salon, sophisticated Art Gallery or NoMI private dining spaces with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the historic Water Tower Square. At Park Hyatt Chicago, you will experience the wedding of your dreams.

• Spaces for 60-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Located in Bridgeport's Arts Corridor, [salonlb.] is a sensory stimulating creative space in an Art Moderne Building, once home to the famed Spiegel Catalog Company. Originally built in 1936, the landmark location is wrapped in window exposures, that boast sweeping panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Welcome to what it feels like to float level to the city skyline. The versatile experience gallery is perfect for intimate style cocktail parties, dinner parties, & rehearsal dinners. Curated collaborations for immersive, experiential, corporate or artistic use, are other ways for clients to utilize and appreciate the art driven space, and team. The stunningly preserved historic atmosphere, very uniquely holds a one-of-a-kind theatrical lighting grid designed by Schuler Shook Theatre Planners. It transcends & transforms. Additionally the luxuries of, full spacial audio, a catering prep kitchen, a loading dock, ample parking, and wifi. We offer customized pricing, for client use of our gallery. Design, style, category, and time of year, are also taken into consideration.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests

Hoste is a new venue opening in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Nestled within a dynamic cocktail and spirits production facility, our 3,000+ sq. ft. event space offers a distinctive setting that blends craft with celebration.

• Spaces for 400-1,200 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bridgeport Art Center is your premier event center in Chicago. Whether your wedding or corporate event is hosted in the Skyline Loft with sweeping skyline views, or in our beautiful ground floor Sculpture Garden event space, you will find it’s Chicago’s hottest space now. Skyline Loft: Located in a historic 1911 building, it’s been sustainably rehabbed while keeping its raw but elegant nature, it is the most unique space in Chicago. Here you will find your ultimate space for any special event whether it’s a wedding, corporate meeting or party, fashion or trade shows, special occasion or an intimate gathering. The Skyline Loft is completely transformable to make your event unique and unforgettable. Sculpture Garden Gallery: The entryway, adorned with stunning chandeliers, takes guests through the original five-story elevator cab and into the inviting 12,000 square foot event space and beyond. The details continue into the artfully designed and furnished private suites along with the restrooms which boast an original art installation, and illuminated onyx sinks customizable for your event. The outdoor component of the Sculpture Garden Gallery is visually breathtaking and features 4,500 covered square feet of courtyard built along the historic former railway that once serviced the building. The ivy-filled garden includes sculptures from acclaimed local and international artists and is an ideal setting for a special day.

• Spaces for 120-850 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, we specialize in creating weddings that will dazzle your guests and capture the romantic vision you have dreamed about your entire life. No detail is overlooked during the planning, from professional vendor recommendations and customized menus to suit your personal style, to organized guest room accommodations. Whether you are hosting a grand or intimate gathering, a wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will be a milestone in your collection of memories together and leave you and your guests with a long-lasting impression. Allow our experienced and attentive staff to craft a stunning event inspired by your vision of the perfect wedding with: + Experienced wedding planners + A grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 400,000-crystal chandelier + A rooftop bar, Rooftop at Torali, perfect for cocktail parties + Catering and custom wedding menus designed by our creative culinary team + Variety of wedding packages to meet your needs and budget + Honeymoon experiences and recommendations

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Loft on Lake is the quintessential Chicago loft space in the West Loop, on the west entrance of the Fulton Market District! We provide a completely customizable space with very versatile layout options, so you’re able to create any vibe you want for your event! Our urban features of exposed peachy brick, industrial piping, copper-gloss concrete floors, exposed bow truss ceilings & a 65ft skylight are sure to check all your boxes for an amazing loft-style event! Loft is a creative canvas, ready to transform for any special event. Whether you are coordinating a corporate gathering or private event, the space is completely versatile to meet any specifications. The space is naturally beautiful all on its own, requiring nothing additional and imparting all the warmth and coziness you can imagine! Each event just becomes more unique through any additional embellishments of decor. And for those seeking an urban warehouse or showroom, we can accommodate automobiles for auto related events and new car model launches. Our double-wide rear doors are street level and easily accessible for quick set-up and load out.

• Spaces for 200-900 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Steeped in tradition and built on generations of experience, Galleria Marchetti- The Pavilion sets the tone for lifelong memories and flawless events. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, personalized service and attention to every detail, we instill peace of mind in our clients, and create exceptional experiences for each and every guest. At Galleria Marchetti- The Pavilion, your satisfaction is the driving force behind all that we do. As a family owned and operated establishment for nearly 30 years, we take pride in our commitment to personalized service, responsiveness and genuine desire to exceed expectations. From our spaces and our food to our staff and level of service, we provide everything you need execute your flawless event. And when it comes to the planning process, we make sure all the details are perfectly in place, so you can relax and enjoy every step of the way. Because here, you’re more than a client — you’re part of our family. We invite you to arrange a visit with us today, and to learn more about the possibilities for your unprecedented event.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Steeped in tradition and built on generations of experience, Galleria Marchetti- La Pergola sets the tone for lifelong memories and flawless events. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, personalized service and attention to every detail, we instill peace of mind in our clients, and create exceptional experiences for each and every guest. At Galleria Marchetti- La Pergola, your satisfaction is the driving force behind all that we do. As a family owned and operated establishment for nearly 30 years, we take pride in our commitment to personalized service, responsiveness and genuine desire to exceed expectations. From our spaces and our food to our staff and level of service, we provide everything you need execute your flawless event. And when it comes to the planning process, we make sure all the details are perfectly in place, so you can relax and enjoy every step of the way. Because here, you’re more than a client — you’re part of our family. We invite you to arrange a visit with us today, and to learn more about the possibilities for your unprecedented event.