Top Chicago Loop Graduation Party Venues

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the Brewery District of West Town, Chicago, Bridge 410 is a fusion of industrial and modern. With high ceilings and exposed brick walls in every room, our space is an incredible canvas for your wedding, corporate event, or next unforgettable occasion. Rustic revivalism echoes throughout each room, even sprawling out to our gorgeous backyard, which is offset by the looming artifact of the Paulina Street Bridge. All of our guests have access to the main floor event areas during their rental (backyard is seasonal) and a host of amenities. While each space is distinctly different, they tie together to create a one-of-a-kind, custom experience. The event areas total over 10,000 square feet and includes coveted touches like gated parking, enterprise-strength wi-fi, and furniture. Bridge 410 has become an unparalleled wedding destination. Typical wedding bookings include ceremony on site, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. We can accommodate up to 150 people for seated dinner receptions and up to 175 people for “cocktail style” receptions. Weddings include access to all of our event spaces and amenities. Amenities include tables, chairs, highboys, and up lights, and access to our suite of yard games. We also love hosting corporate events and social gatherings! We've crafted each detail of the space to compliment receptions, cocktail parties, conferences, and afternoon retreats. Our versatile space will help bring your next event to life and we'd be happy to schedule a tour for you!

• Spaces for 180-300 Guests

Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park is new to the neighborhood but deeply rooted in tradition. Discover our 70-year legacy of tavern-style pizza at our newest location in Lincoln Park. As our second restaurant and first dedicated event space, we're here to light up the local dining and event scene. From classic Margarita pizza to our signature Candlelite White, or even a custom creation built from the ground up - just like your event - we bring the best of Chicago to every celebration. What type of special event are you planning? When you choose Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park, Chrissy will help make your celebration extra special. Your guests will be wowed when they walk in to celebrate with you. Contact Chrissy@candlelitechicago.com or 773-575-0301 today to set up a private viewing of your next event space for 20-1000 guests. Variety of food and beverage packages available. Flexible floor plans. Event Space, Theaters, Breakout Rooms. A space you have to experience first hand.

• Spaces for 20-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Total Spaces

For your next event, you want a venue as unique as you. Whether you are planning your next social or corporate celebration, fundraiser, conference, or private party, the iO Theater is the perfect venue for an unforgettable event. Our premier event space, The Clybourn offers clients 3,000 sq ft of modern rustic space with windows. Featuring private bars, in-house AV, dimmable lighting, our customizable floor plans (with the option of utilizing our in-house furniture including banquet rounds, high-tops and chairs) we provide a turn-key experience for your special event. You can also take advantage of our four state-of-the-art conference-ready theaters and sound systems, our five breakout spaces, and our in-house kitchen and bar, At iO Theater we take care of everything – a malleable event venue, dinner and drinks, and an evening of laughter from the best improvisers in Chicago, you just bring your team. The iO Theater is the perfect backdrop for your next event including: Corporate Events Weddings Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Birthdays Holiday Parties Recitals and productions Conferences Team Outings Since 1981, The iO Theater has been the foundational institution dedicated to the development of long-form improvisational theater; we have trained thousands of students and helped launch the careers of countless comedians and actors like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Meyers, and Jason Sudeikis (just to name a few). Now, iO's creative spaces can become a background for your events, big or small!

Situated in West Town on the corner of Fulton and Wood, the Goose Island Taproom serves rotating, innovative beers made in Chicago, for Chicago. The Taproom opened back in 2015 to bring the beers brewed in the building right to the neighborhood. Along with classics like Honkers Ale and 312 Wheat Ale, our brewers put experimental beers on tap regularly.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Offering a creative backdrop in West Town, Chicago, let LOW RES play host to a memorable event that’s authentically you. Located in The Hubbard Street Lofts, we provide an inspired, modern space with unique design details featuring custom artwork and furniture - all with fantastic views of downtown.

• Spaces for 30-550 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Event Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

If you’re looking to host an unforgettable event in Chicago, Salvage One offers a truly one-of-a-kind venue unlike any other. Located in the heart of Chicago, Salvage One is a multi-functional space that serves as an architectural salvage store, vintage furniture showroom, prop rental shop, and highly sought-after event venue. Perfect for weddings, corporate gatherings, private parties, and creative productions, our venue features exposed brick walls, eclectic décor, vintage pieces, and timeless architectural details. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a large-scale event, Salvage One provides a charming, flexible space that can be tailored to your vision. Our experienced team is here to help bring your event to life—whether you need stunning backdrops for photography or film, unique vintage rentals, or a venue that stands apart from the ordinary. Salvage One is a favorite among Chicago event planners for its versatility, character, and unforgettable ambiance.

• Spaces for 50-2,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

DRAFTKINGS SPORTS BAR AT WRIGLEY FIELD Adjacent to historic Wrigley Field, DraftKings Sports Bar is Chicago’s premier destination for sports, dining, and private events. Watch every play on a custom-built 2,000-square-foot HD LED display with state-of-the-art 4-Zone Directional Sound and over 300 seats offering perfect views from every angle. Perfect for group gatherings, bachelor parties, and corporate events, the venue offers flexible spaces, customizable food and beverage packages, and a lively, upscale atmosphere—just steps from the iconic Friendly Confines. DK DENS Located on the second floor, the DK Dens are perfect for happy hours, cocktail parties, business receptions, fantasy draft parties, and bachelor celebrations. Each semi-private den features dedicated audio and two TVs—allowing guests to catch up to eight games at once. With seating for 25 per den or 50 when combined, guests can enjoy a dedicated bar, flexible food stations, and an elevated setting overlooking the action. Features: Two TVs per den | View up to 8 games Seating for 25 per den | 50 when combined Dedicated bar | Flexible food stations SECOND FLOOR MEZZANINE BUYOUT With direct views of the massive 2,000-square-foot HD LED display, the Second Floor Mezzanine delivers the ultimate viewing and social experience. This dynamic space includes access to both DK Dens, stadium-style seating, and four spacious booths—perfect for mingling and hosting groups large or small. Features: Direct HD LED display view Access to DK Dens Seating for 100 | Standing for 175 Dedicated bar | Flexible food stations FULL VENUE BUYOUT For large-scale celebrations, corporate events, or private parties, a full venue buyout offers exclusive access to the entire DraftKings Sportsbook. Treat your guests to an unforgettable experience complete with 300+ seats, custom menus, and the energy of Wrigleyville’s most exciting destination. Features: Exclusive use of venue | Custom F&B packages 300+ seats | 2,000-sq-ft HD LED

• Spaces for 16-175 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Forbidden Root, the first botanical brewery in Chicago, was founded as a passionately personal project by Robert Finkel after leaving the world of high-stakes entrepreneurship. His idea to create a true-brewed root beer quickly grew to encompass the broader idea of botanic beers. On February 18, 2016, our restaurant and brewery opened in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. More than just a brewpub, we offer fresh and seasonal dishes that highlight our craft beers and elevate the overall dining experience. In addition to our passion for beer and food, Forbidden Root is passionate about giving back. We are a benefit corporation, meaning that goals other than shareholder value are built into our operating charter.

• Spaces for 35-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Theaters
• 4 Total Spaces

Welcome to lululemon Lincoln Park! As the first and largest Experiential Store, we are centered on creating connection and fostering relationships, a fundamental core of our brand. Our space is rooted in accessibility and inclusivity, any and all are welcome. Our venue features dual workout studios, expansive locker room facilities, a tranquil meditation lounge, and the renowned lululemon cafe, "The Fuel Space." Your journey to wellbeing through the Chicago community begins here. You can shop, join a weekly class or simply enjoy the company of each other. Our venue is also designed to accommodate a wide range of events. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an intimate gathering with friends, a corporate team-building event, or any other special occasion, we have the amenities to make it truly memorable!

• Spaces for 60 Guests

CV Atelier at Chicago Vintage Weddings is a small event venue perfect for showers, dinners, parties, meetings and photo shoots. We offer an array of stylish amenities and are run by seasoned event professionals.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Theater

Chopin Theatre is a 6,000 square foot space spread across two eclectically designed floors located in Chicago's most artistic neighborhood, Wicker Park/Bucktown. Fully equipped, customizable and affordable, consider Chopin Theatre for your social, corporate, art, film music, performance, fashion, culinary or philanthropic needs. Why go to Paris when you can create Paris here! “enchantingly funky Chopin Theatre in the Wicker Park neighborhood..” – New York Times “..and you’re at the Chopin Theatre to begin with – one of the cooler, brick-walled, atmospherically attractive performance spaces in Chicago.” – Chicago Tribune “ Different companies peel in and out of spaces like the Chopin each remaking it how they see fit, tearing down the world and building it up again..” - Performink Chicago Editors Pick: Chicago Venues that Matter the Most - "Great theaters need great karma... With kindly, theater-loving owners and great Polish beer at the bar; the Chopin is a composer of merit" - Chicago Tribune

• Spaces for 20-3,000 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Hotel
• 9 Total Spaces

Gallagher Way is an entertainment destination, welcoming you to historic Wrigley Field. Yet, we're so much more than your Wrigley Field gameday experience. We’re a hub for people to eat, shop, play and stay. Come experience chef-driven restaurants, farmers markets, movie nights, yoga on the grass, music, ice-skating, winter market and more. Gallagher Way is a multi-venue district that offers beautiful open-air and indoor spaces for hosting any type of event. The 30,000 sq.ft. plaza and customizable green space is a great location for cocktail parties, networking events, weddings, concerts and other outdoor events. The amazing portfolio of chef-driven restaurants surrounding the plaza has all of the building blocks to plan the perfect multi-day event without having to leave the bustling district! An experience for all seasons and a diverse mix of people, all in one place. When you arrive at Gallagher Way, you’re at the heart of it all.

• Spaces for 50-190 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces

The Event Center at Wrigley Field, located next to historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, is the premier destination for business and social events. Featuring four versatile event space - the First Base Room, Second Base Room, Third Base Room, and Home Plate Room with an outdoor terrace- our venue offers breathtaking views of Wrigley Field, Gallagher Way, and the Chicago skyline. Perfect for corporate meetings, business conferences, client events, team-building activities, private parties, and social gatherings, The Event Center at Wrigley Field provides a seamless event experience. Guests enjoy a wide variety of catering options from Levy Restaurants and nearby on-site restaurants, along with high-tech amenities, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and turnkey services. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, holiday party, networking event, wedding reception, or private celebration, The Event Center at Wrigley Field is your ideal Chicago event venue.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Looking for a unique location? Is hosting a special event at the renowned Wrigley Field on your bucket list? Your best option is The Skylight Room at Rizzo's! Three full-service bars, 28 LED TVs, one 13-foot LED screen, a patio with a retractable roof, and heated floors are just a few of the special features of our venue. There is plenty of space for your visitors to fit comfortably while still adhering to existing gathering limits, thanks to the twenty-foot ceilings and 8,500+ square feet of open air area.

• 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 30-312 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Roots Handmade Pizza is Quad Cities born, Chicago raised. We're serving up authentic Quad Cities Style Pizza in the city, mouth-watering appetizers, fresh salads, decadent dessert and more. Plus, we've got the largest selection of all-Midwest beer in Chicago! With four locations in Chicago, there's a venue for every type of occasion. Celebrate in either West Town, Lincoln Square, Old Town or South Loop in one of our private dining areas, or book the entire place to yourself - our Event Coordinators will work with you to meet your event needs! Roots is prepared to host every kind of event - From kids birthday parties, to corporate events and weddings. We also offer off-site event Sc corporate catering. We will gladly bring the party your way. Lighting, custom menus, and ambiance can be adjusted according to your specific event needs. We are also able to make special accomodations for your events whether it's additional A/V, wireless microphones, or event planning and production support.

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Walden’s 19,000-square-foot space has been designed with the ultimate event in mind. Light, bright and airy, the modern two-story interior provides a gorgeous blank slate to create the customized event of your dreams. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner for 300 that begins with a cocktail hour at the bar followed by dancing later in the evening or a cocktail reception for 500, Walden provides the perfect setting. The Walden Experience: Our honest and inclusive process promotes design-driven rather than budget-constrained events. Seamless planning and creative production reduce costs and promote collaboration, allowing you to focus on what is most important to you. We accomplish this through full-service event planning, chef-driven cuisine, a modern beverage program, rentals, staffing and other exceptional amenities under one beautiful, environmentally friendly West Town roof. We treat your event like a mosaic, pulling together all the different pieces with the common theme to create a full, unforgettable picture.

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

LOULOU is a private events space by the folks at Lula Cafe. LOULOU is the perfect, intimate space for small gatherings such as wedding and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday celebrations and more. All food, beverages and service is provided by the Lula Cafe team.

• Spaces for 16-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Sushi-san Lincoln Park features a menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan and serves one of the largest sake by-the-glass lists in the Windy City. The Lincoln Park location offers private event spaces on the lower level, a large dining room lined with banquets, and a dedicated bar area, complete with floor to ceiling glass windows that open up to an intimate patio on Halsted Street. Sushi-san has two other locations located in River North and Willis Tower.

• Spaces for 22-75 Guests
• 1 Event Space

WIldwood Studio is a stunning modern and versatile 2000 sq ft photography studio located in the heart of Roscoe Village and is available to hire for both photography as well as events with capacity of 75. Wildwood Studio was designed to resemble a cozy Montana mountain home that makes everyone feel amazing as soon as they walk in. We have thrown countless baby showers, bridal showers, after-hours networking events, classes, neighborhood mom meet-ups, pop-up shops for all the different brands we love, and we even have a wedding reception in the space this spring! It is truly a magical place where you don’t have to bring in additional decorations for your event because of Sarah’s style. Having said that we have worked with some amazing stylist to really make the space just as you would like. So you really can do as much or as little as you wish. Wildwood Studio has 3 separate sitting areas to spread people through out the space, a kitchen, a table for 8 as well as additional tables and not forget our cozy fire place. More details: - 2130 sq ft - 12' Ceilings - Natural Light - Free WiFi - AC/Heat - Hand Held Steamer - Microwave available for use - 2 Folding Tables (4 foot and 6 foot) with 6 additional folding chairs - 25 chairs total, 5 stools, 1 couch, 1 loveseat and 1 daybed/bench - easy access to the CTA Brown Line - Free Parking out front and on side streets