Top Champaign Venues

• Spaces for 180-800 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Convention Center

The I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center is a AAA Four-Diamond property located on the south campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. With more than 125 hotel rooms and over 70,500 square feet of meeting and event space, the property serves as a full-service destination for weddings, corporate conferences, and private celebrations of all sizes. The Illinois Conference Center anchors the property's event offerings, with three primary ballrooms ranging from the 3,893-square-foot Chancellor Ballroom to the expansive Heritage Hall, a divisible exhibit space spanning 11,500 square feet. The Illinois Ballroom seats up to 380 guests for banquet-style receptions, while Heritage Hall accommodates up to 750 at banquet or 1,200 theater-style. A dedicated event management team coordinates each function, and in-house catering is available through both the University of Illinois Catering team and the on-site Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar. Beyond the event spaces, attendees have access to complimentary parking, hotel room blocks, in-house floral arrangements, and custom digital signage. The property's location within walking distance of State Farm Center and Memorial Stadium makes it a natural choice for events tied to University of Illinois athletics and campus activities.

• Spaces for 550-1,100 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Colonnades Club occupies the third level of Memorial Stadium's west side, stretching end zone to end zone across more than 15,000 square feet beneath vaulted ceilings. Built into one of the University of Illinois's most storied athletic landmarks — the stadium dates to 1923 — the club pairs an expansive interior lounge with access to the WWI Memorial Columns along the historic west colonnade. The space accommodates seated dinners and receptions for up to 550 guests, featuring a solid oak dance floor and outdoor seating that overlooks Zuppke Field. In-house catering is available, and wedding parties can access the stadium field and stands for photographs. The venue has hosted weddings, banquets, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all sizes since the stadium's premium spaces opened.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Hudson Farm is a working sixth-generation family farm in Urbana, Illinois, offering weddings and private events against a backdrop of authentic midwestern agricultural history. The farm was established by John P. Hudson in the early 1860s, and the centerpiece dairy barn — built in 1945 by Cecil B. Hudson and his son Ray — now serves as the heart of the event property. The venue accommodates gatherings of 50 to 325 guests across a rustic ceremony barn, a spacious reception shed updated with modern amenities, and a bridal farmhouse for wedding-day preparation. A fully stocked, bartended bar is available on-site, and Hudson Farm welcomes outside vendors — caterers, DJs, photographers, and florists — giving couples flexibility in building their event. Dan and Rachel Hudson manage the property alongside Dan's parents, Cecil and Joyce, maintaining both the working farm and the event business as a family operation. The venue began hosting weddings in 2013 after a family celebration on the property drew widespread interest from the surrounding community.

• Spaces for 80-500 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 6 Total Spaces

Allerton Park & Retreat Center is a 1,500-acre historic estate in Monticello, Illinois, operated by the University of Illinois since 1946. Built as the private residence of artist and philanthropist Robert Allerton in 1900, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been named one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois. The grounds encompass formal gardens with more than 100 ornamental sculptures, natural woodlands, prairie, and 14 miles of hiking trails. The estate offers a wide range of event settings — from the historic Mansion with its wood floors and marble fireplaces to sweeping outdoor gardens and a converted two-story Dutch hay barn. The Mansion seats up to 80 guests for sit-down dinners, while outdoor garden spaces accommodate ceremonies for 75 to 500 guests depending on the location. The Music Barn, available April through October, holds up to 200 guests beneath exposed timbers and a 30-foot ceiling. On-site lodging for up to 104 guests across four distinct historic accommodations makes Allerton a natural choice for destination weddings and multi-day retreats. In-house catering, event-day staff, and a dedicated events team are available to support private celebrations and corporate gatherings alike.

• Spaces for 50-1,463 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 2 Total Spaces

The Virginia Theatre is a fully restored 1921 landmark in downtown Champaign, Illinois, owned and operated by the Champaign Park District. Originally built as a vaudeville house, legitimate theatre, and movie palace, the venue has been returned to prominence as a performing arts center and private event destination. The main auditorium seats 1,463 guests across multiple levels and is suited for large-scale performances, film screenings, and landmark gatherings. The theatre's lobby spaces — including a mezzanine lobby and east lobby — are available for private receptions, meetings, and corporate events, accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to full front-of-house buyouts. The Virginia is the longtime home of Roger Ebert's Film Festival and regularly hosts concerts, dance productions, comedy, and spoken word events alongside private functions. In-house technical resources include house lighting, theatrical lighting, sound systems, projection equipment, and union stagehands. Accessibility features include ADA-compliant restrooms, wheelchair-accessible seating for up to 18 wheelchairs with companion seats on the main floor, transfer seating on both levels, assisted listening devices, and elevator access to upper lobby and restroom levels.

• Spaces for 150 Guests