Top Chicago Loop Holiday Party Venues

• 2 Holiday Party Albums
• Spaces for 180-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Chez is a contemporary loft space that can be easily transformed for a variety of social, private, and corporate events. Original, white-painted brick walls and columns surround a contemporary glass staircase to provide a polished blank canvas ready for weddings, cocktail receptions, dinner parties, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, not-for-profit fundraisers, awards ceremonies, fashion shows, product launches, networking events, holiday parties, and experiential marketing events. Furniture is now included for every event taking place at Chez. Our clear mirage ghost chairs and dining tables, highboy tables, and cabaret tables will provide you with a starting point on which to build your vision. Chez can accommodate 180 guests for a seated wedding reception, and 150 guests for a wedding ceremony and reception. Introducing Our NEW Cutting-Edge Features: Intelligent Lighting System: Elevate your special day with our sophisticated intelligent lighting system! This cutting-edge technology allows for dynamic and customizable lighting effects that can transform the ambiance of your celebration. From soft, romantic glows to vibrant, celebratory hues, our intelligent lighting adapts to every moment of your special day, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Perfect for highlighting key elements of your decor, enhancing the mood, and ensuring your wedding photos are picture-perfect, our intelligent lighting system adds a touch of magic and elegance, making your wedding an unforgettable event. State-of-the-Art Audio System: Enhance your wedding with our state-of-the-art audio system. Designed to deliver crystal-clear sound quality, our advanced audio system ensures that every speech, toast, and musical moment is heard with perfect clarity and richness. Whether it’s the emotional vows, the heartfelt speeches, or the lively dance music, our audio system provides impeccable sound throughout your event. Seamlessly integrated and professionally managed, this top-tier audio setup creates an immersive auditory experience, adding a layer of sophistication and excellence to your unforgettable wedding celebration. 40-Foot LED Wall: Our stunning 40-foot LED wall is the perfect centerpiece for high-end weddings at Chez Event Venue. This state-of-the-art feature provides a breathtaking backdrop that can be customized to match the unique theme and style of your special day. Whether you envision a romantic montage of your love story, dynamic visuals to entertain your guests, or elegant designs to enhance the ambiance, our LED wall delivers unparalleled visual impact. Transform your wedding into an unforgettable experience with the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated elegance, creating a truly memorable celebration for you and your guests. Located steps from Michigan Ave, Chez is situated in one of the most ideal locations for a Chicago event. Your guests will be delighted by the exclusive and convenient location. Chez is within walking distance of The Mag Mile, the Lakefront, Water Tower Place, cultural institutions, the Chicago River, for out-of-town guests looking to quickly explore the city. Five of the best caterers in Chicago make up the exclusive Chez catering partner list. You will work with one of our caterers to create a custom menu that will personalize your event at Chez. With 10 years of experience in the events industry, the Chez team will guide you through the event planning process and help you curate your event vision. Chez was once the home of the world famous Chez Paree nightclub, which hosted many of the world’s best entertainers, including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole.

• 2 Holiday Party Albums
• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

The Canvas by Ever is perfect for wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations, company meetings and business dinners. This large room is a blank canvas, a customizable space in which you can create an elegant, unforgettable event. The Canvas is located right next door to Ever restaurant and After lounge in Chicago's West Fulton Market. The Canvas is an extension of two-Michelin-starred Ever and thus pursues Chef Curtis Duffy's vision of unparalleled food, wine, ambiance and service. Our events team will go above and beyond to bring your personal vision to life and help you create a stunning event, whether your celebration is for eight or 100 people. In addition to the main Canvas room, we offer six other luxe private event spaces that can accommodate various aspects of your special event—from private rooms in Ever restaurant and After lounge, to a gorgeous rooftop space with stunning views of the downtown Chicago skyline. All of our spaces are in the same building We are in the business of giving guests once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It would be our honor to host your important event.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 25-5,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 7 Bars
• 9 Total Spaces

The home of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blackhawks Ice Center, is a unique events venue offering versatile events spaces, a professional events staff to support your event, and a blank canvas for creativity. Whether it be a small intimate meeting, large product launch, corporate hospitality, large-scale trade show, or anything in between the Blackhawks Ice Center has a proven track record of hosting flawless events that are memorable for guests, turn-key for event planners, and on budget. Our versatile venue features four NHL-size ice rinks that can be covered for large-scale events (17,000 sq. ft. per rink), a premium restaurant and bar, outdoor space, multiple meeting spaces, and premium amenities. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to Blackhawks player facilities, such as the locker room, lounge, training gym—plus behind-the-scenes VIP tours for an elevated experience. This is more than a venue, but is an experience. For the host, it is a turnkey process with our staff providing consultation, management and execution, while being an extension of our team. For your guests, it is a enjoyable and impactful experience with 100 years of Blackhawks tradition serving as the backdrop to your event.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 175-20,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

Imagine gorgeous indoor and outdoor space all in one venue! Café Brauer is one of Chicago’s most highly prized rental venues for good reason. This timeless Prairie School- style landmark, completed in 1908 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers both earth-toned elegance and unparalleled location. Its second-floor Great Hall is the centerpiece, with its soaring, skylit roof, Tiffany-inspired glass chandeliers, stained-glass windows, tile mosaics and flanking, curved oudoor loggias providing spectacular views of the surrounding park and city skyline. A newly landscaped circular drive greets guests on Stockton Drive, but the horticultural pièce de résistance lies immediately to the east and south: Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, a thriving prairie pond ecosystem teeming with native plants and wildlife.

• 12 Holiday Party Albums
• Spaces for 30-1,500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Acclaimed designer & tastemaker, Tom Kehoe, welcomes you to The Geraghty - a sophisticated, customizable space redefining the standard in contemporary venues. Devised by industry visionaries with the ultimate mastery of their craft, The Geraghty was built to inspire innovation and to allow event designers to create captivating experiences with flawless execution. Our expansive venue is capable of delivering state-of-the-art technology to realize any creative vision. We invite you to discover how we can help curate your next experience of a lifetime. Features included: A/V equipment, breakout rooms, bridal suite, catering area with water, ice, refrigerator and power, chairs/tables, coat check, handicap accessible, liquor license, lounge furniture, pet friendly, stage decks, street parking, valet parking, wifi, and windows. https://thegeraghty.com/the-geraghty-features/

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 100-2,000 Guests

Superfriut Presents: "SLEIGH BELLS" Sleigh Bells, an immersive holiday experience. Dates Available: Running from November 28th, 2021 through January 20th, 2022. Description: Sleigh Bells is to be an immersive, family friendly holiday experience consisting of multi-floor activations themed in classic Holiday atmospheres using light, art, sculpture, performances, and much, much more! This is a one of a kind, unique way for you and your company to celebrate in truly immersed holiday fashion like NEVER BEFORE!! From Santa Claus and his worker elves, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, puppet shows, fresh ginger bread cookie station, to Frosty The Snowman and our late night burlesque shows, making this your holiday corporate party headquarters will create a lasting impression that will be tough to top!! As we have just begun the build out the space, we currently do not have photos, however contact us for a walk through and we will accommodate.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• 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.

• 2 Holiday Party Albums
• Spaces for 42-350 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Bar Siena, the two-story, 8,000-square-foot restaurant is located in the heart of ‘Restaurant Row’ in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Overseen by DineAmic Group partners and Top Chef Fabio Viviani, the menu is inspired by expansive Italian street food such as antipasti, pizza and calzones. Similar to sister venue, River North’s Siena Tavern, all dishes are made in-house, from-scratch; however, at Bar Siena they are served cicchetti-style –brought to the table to enjoy as they are prepared and intended to be shared. A lively bar occupies the ground level while a vibrant dining room is located on the second floor, both connected by an arresting illuminated sculpture inspired by Siena Tavern's olive tree icon.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Bar La Rue offers a stylish French-inspired setting in Chicago’s Fulton Market for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, birthdays, brunches, and private celebrations. The restaurant features a vibrant dining room, comfortable booth seating, an expansive indoor-outdoor bar, and an all-season streetside pergola designed for year-round dining. Private events can accommodate up to 200 guests, with curated food and beverage packages and dedicated event support available. With its lively atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and contemporary take on French-American cuisine, Bar La Rue creates a distinctive backdrop for memorable Chicago gatherings.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Bellevue is all about the finer things in life. An elevated restaurant and bustling first floor bar and patio offer a menu of timeless classics and fresh takes, this is the place for sophisticated socializing.

• 2 Holiday Party Albums
• Spaces for 30-40,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Event Spaces

Host your next event at a National Historic Landmark and one of sports' most iconic destinations. Wrigley Field Events offers unique venues across the Wrigley Field campus, accommodating groups from 20 to 20,000 guests for meetings, conferences, galas, receptions, holiday parties, team-building activities, and social gatherings. Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces feature customizable layouts, curated food and beverage offerings, and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities. Elevate your event with exclusive enhancements, including batting practice in the same cages used by the pros, or host a meeting in The Event Center before treating guests to a Chicago Cubs game. Let us help you create an unforgettable experience that's uniquely yours.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• 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

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• 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.

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• 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

• 1 Holiday Party Album
• Spaces for 50-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Chop Shop Chicago is a venue with 6,000 square feet of hybrid event space located in the heart of Wicker Park and Bucktown in Chicago. Fully staffed with a personal production team, the space at Chop Shop Chicago hosts an array of offbeat events. Designed by event professionals, for event professionals, this distinctly modern urban event space is fully customizable. Chop Shop Chicago features 20 foot ceilings, exposed brick, modular staging, a modern guest suite, and built-in amenities including a state-of-the-art audio and visual package. Chop Shop Chicago serves to accommodate corporate, social, and entertainment planners in the marketing, art, film, music, sports, performance, fashion, culinary, and philanthropic communities for both private and in-house programmed events.

• 2 Holiday Party Albums
• Spaces for 60 Guests

Fully styled party design studio filled with fun photo backdrops on Lincoln Avenue. DL Studio is equipped with a floral wall, lipstick wall, champagne phone, art bar, balloons and so much more. DL Studio contains an Instagram worthy, professionally styled, party space. 10 foot floral wall, overflowing balloon fireplace, champagne phone, lip wall, and more. Fully furnished with gorgeous white furniture, flokati throws, and crystal chandeliers. Chic styled art bar for all fabulous occasions DL Studio is complete with 3 swanky lounge areas and 5 dining tables complete with ghost chairs and white linens. You an host either a cocktail style party with 60 guests or a seated dinner party, with 45 guests, in our even space at DL Studio.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Designed with meetings and special events in mind, the Gleacher Center at University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business features streamlined architecture, versatile room formats and state-of-the-art technology. With stunning views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, the location in the heart of Chicago’s business community, just blocks away from the Loop and steps away from the Magnificent Mile, the Gleacher Center offers the perfect atmosphere to conduct impressive meeting and events in prestigious surroundings.

• Spaces for 40-750 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

NAIA features Greek-Levantine cuisine from the same chef partner, Athinagoras Kostakos, the culinary force behind some of DineAmic Hospitality’s most notable restaurants, including Lyra, Violi, and La Serre. NAIA is 12,000 square feet. The space is thoughtfully designed to host multiple fully private events at the same time. NAIA is divided into two areas: restaurant and lounge. Each area has its own layout, design, full service bar, and river views. An airwall separates the two spaces and can be opened for a seamless flow between the two or closed to create a fully private area. On the restaurant side, the private dining room accommodates up to 40 guests and features a mirrored wall that allows you to see out while maintaining privacy so outside guests cannot see in. The space is situated toward the back of the restaurant, but guests still have a view of the river. There is also a semi-private round table in the main dining room for 8 to 12 guests. The full restaurant seats around 250 guests. The lounge features soft seating and hosts up to 200 to 250 guests for a cocktail style event, or it can be divided into two private spaces using an additional airwall. The lounge can also be set with dining tables upon request. The full venue accommodates upwards of 750 or more guests for a cocktail style event.

• Spaces for 50-1,500 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 8 Event Spaces

Chicago Symphony Center, home of the world-famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with impressive views of Downtown Chicago, is an architectural gem built in 1904 by renowned architect Daniel Burnham. In addition to performances by some of the world's greatest classical, jazz and pop artists, Symphony Center provides an historic atmosphere to host first-class special events, including Corporate Dinners and Receptions, Cocktail Hours, Galas, Weddings, Private Shows and more. Whether you're in need of a completely unique space your company's annual meeting or an elegant ballroom for a wedding reception, Chicago Symphony Center has the facilities, in-house catering and professional event management team to make your next event a complete success! Chicago Symphony Center offers a variety of elegant spaces that can be the setting for everything from an intimate breakfast to the grandest gala. A/V equipment rental and multiple amenities make event planning a song.

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 8 Hotels
• 11 Total Spaces

Situated along the Chicago River at the juncture of North Michigan Avenue and River North, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is the city's most enviable address. The lush, contemporary guestrooms start at a spacious 600 square feet, are furnished with kitchenettes and feature 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the city skyline. Contemporary, custom-designed furniture grace the living areas and bedrooms. Take your meeting or event to the next level with exceptional views and unparalleled service in each of our Chicago event spaces. Reinventing Chicago meeting space, we offer ideal event venues for both business and pleasure. Whether it's an important meeting, intimate social gathering, or a glamorous formal affair, your event will certainly make the right impression. All of our meeting rooms are easily accessible to guests staying in our Chicago suites and offer a private entrance that is separate from the hotel's main entrance as a convenience for attendees not staying in the hotel, providing a seamless transition between events. With over 26,000 square-feet of function and meeting space, including six salon rooms, several boardrooms, the Skyline Room, Riverside Room, and The Grand Ballroom, we have a space that fits every occasion. Each venue showcases both Chicago’s historic architectural landmarks and spectacular lake, river, and city views. By pairing our spectacularly designed spaces with the hotel's well-appointed amenities and prime location, we ensure that an event at Trump Hotel Chicago is not one to be missed. Going beyond a typical event planning experience, each venue comes equipped with the watchful eye and specialized attention of our team at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago. With experience, expertise, and an endless amount of resources at their disposal, the events specialists at our Chicago Loop hotel will craft your occasion into the incredible affair you’ve always imagined and your guests will never forget. Our culinary team will design a catering menu to accompany the style and mood of your event, offering bold flavors and a brilliant selection and each Chicago conference room comes equipped with top of the line videoconferencing and audiovisual capabilities. Leaving no detail overlooked, our professionals guide you through the entire planning process offering the skills and expertise vital to make your event a success.