Top Joliet Venues

• 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 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 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 42-100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, The Chicago Hotel Collection – River North offers a boutique hotel experience ideal for group stays, corporate travel, and social gatherings in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy stylish accommodations with convenient access to Chicago's renowned dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions, making the property a welcoming home base for wedding room blocks, group accommodations, and weekend celebrations. With its central location and contemporary atmosphere, the hotel provides a comfortable setting for guests attending events throughout downtown Chicago.

• Spaces for 18-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

While the location is new, Eden is still focused on the same approach of using garden-fresh, seasonal ingredients from our upgraded on-site greenhouse and local farms. We have also expanded our menu to include breakfast and lunch options to provide convenient and delicious options throughout the day. Eden is ever-evolving, with a menu that embraces seasonal flavors that cultivate inside our on-site greenhouse or sourced locally from farmers and purveyors. With Partner & Chief Culinary Officer Devon Quinn at the helm, private dining available, market items & home goods, and a bar with specialty crafted cocktails, eden is unlike any other restaurant in Chicago. Eden focuses on a minimal use of ingredients, with an approach based on restraint and subtraction. These ingredients are curated by the chefs on a daily and weekly basis through our own farming or local markets and farms. Utilizing our greenhouse, we grow plants and flowers that add beauty and robust, clean flavors. Being active in farmers’ markets and going to farms, the chefs are able to see, touch, and smell ingredients to select items of the highest quality. With few ingredients, what’s on the plate has to be great – there’s nothing to hide behind.

• Spaces for 26-50 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

RLM Events & Design was founded by a team of women with expertise in fine dining, hospitality, consulting and leadership development. RLM was born from our realization that to be truly excellent at bringing the vision for an event to life, creative capability must blend seamlessly with polished execution. When you work with our team, you are gaining not only visionary creative guidance, but also the assurance that your event will be carried out with precision and professionalism. As we design and build your event, we exist to make your realm a reality. - RLM Studio Features Airy space with 13-foot ceilings | Beautiful open kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances |12-foot hardwood dining table with seating for up to 14 people | Comfy lounge area | Bright, natural light + blackout shades | Street-level access and free street parking | Five minute walk from Blue Line Event and Design Services Floral Design: Transform your event through custom floral design. Table Styling: Work with our team to create the unique look and feel of your spread. Event Planning: Let us provide you with guidance and support on design and vendor selections. On-Site Event Management: Our team will work with you and your vendors the day of to ensure seamless execution.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 200-375 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Fremont offers a unique social dining experience with an expansive menu of eclectic dishes, an elevated bar program with playful cocktails, craft beers and wines (by the glass and bottle), all in a contemporary and sleek setting. The bi-level 17,000-square-feet space holds 543 total guests (193 downstairs; 350 upstairs). The second level features a large retractable roof (open when weather permits), creating an inclusive and inviting atmosphere.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests

• 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!

• Spaces for 40-1,500 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 1 Theater

When you choose the Chicago History Museum, you will experience the perfect venue for your event. Whether you're planning a corporate celebration, daytime meeting, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, engagement or anniversary celebration, or your dream wedding, the Chicago History Museum will provide the quintessential Chicago experience with a sophistication and elegance you won't find anywhere else. Overlooking scenic Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast skyline, the Chicago Room at the Chicago History Museum creates an ideal setting for any type of event with spectacular views and traditional Georgian-style elegance. Combine the history of the city of Chicago and the beauty of our venue, and you will have the perfect backdrop for your event at Chicago History Museum.

• Spaces for 6-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Janet Mandell is an innovative designer rental service and every fashion insider's best kept secret. This location in the heart of downtown Chicago is the gorgeous and expansive flagship store. Women flock here to rent the latest runway looks or vintage pieces for their special events. And now, you can host your next holiday or corporate party in our stunning 7500 square foot showroom with a full built in kitchen. Book a cocktail party or seated dinner and dine alongside stunning archive pieces. Or book our FULL JANET MANDELL EXPERIENCE. You and your guests will get to play dress up in our one of a kind gowns, shoes and jewelry styled by our expert stylists. Get treated to hair & makeup refreshers in our glam room. Perfect for a fabulous bridal, bachelorette, corporate or birthday party.

• 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 50-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, CSK Chicago is an up & coming event venue, owned and operated by Big Onion Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Chicago staples like Woodie’s Flat, Fatpour Tap Works and Hopsmith Tavern. CSK Chicago features three unique spaces, each boasting a modern yet warm and cozy ambiance, accentuating the mix of natural and eclectic elements, including vintage city maps and a pink neon sign. Each space has a customizable layout, allowing you to host events of any kind and truly make it your own. The light-soaked modern-meets-rustic interior of CSK Chicago leads to an open-concept garden oasis, featuring Edison bulb lighting and ivy-covered brick walls, adorned with vintage mirrors. At Big Onion Hospitality, our mission is to make each and every guest feel like they are walking into our own personal home. Our team of professionals works hand in hand with you to ensure this is accomplished with your event. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour with our Private Events Manager!

• Spaces for 20-750 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

IT’S THE CORNER OF ORLEANS AND HILL, BUT WE LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS THE INTERSECTION OF WANDER AND WONDER. INSIDE OUR REIMAGINED MID-CENTURY SCHOOLHOUSE, YOU MIGHT DISCOVER AN 18TH-CENTURY CHANDELIER; OR ROAM UNTIL YOU FIND A PERFECT 1930S TILE THAT MIGHT BE A PIECE OF ART, OR A PIECE OF YOUR BACKSPLASH. YOU MIGHT DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVORITE NATURAL WINE, GRAB A SLICE OF INCREDIBLE PIZZA, JOIN A PICKLEBALL GAME, RESURRECT SUNDAY BRUNCH, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, IMPRESS OLD ONES, LEVEL-UP DATE NIGHT — AND IF THAT WORKS OUT, FIND YOUR FUTURE WEDDING VENUE, TOO. HOW DO WE GET ALL THAT INTO ONE DESTINATION? WE HAD A HEAD START: IN CASE YOU’RE WONDERING, YEP, WE’RE THAT ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS, HOME TO STUART GRANNEN, CHICAGO’S PATRON SAINT OF SALVAGE AND HIS EVER-EVOLVING COLLECTION OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST INCREDIBLE FINDS. WHEN WE SAY THAT STUART’S LATEST CHAPTER IS LIKE NOTHING YOU’VE EVER SEEN, WE MEAN IT. WE INVITE YOU TO COME IN AND GET LOST (WITH A DELICIOUS DRINK IN HAND); OR GET FOUND, BY JOINING ONE OF OUR EVENTS OR HOSTING ONE OF YOUR OWN. IF YOU LOVE FASCINATING BACKSTORIES, AMAZING FOOD AND GOOD COMPANY AS MUCH AS WE DO, WE CAN’T WAIT TO GET TO KNOW YOU.

• Spaces for 84-250 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

With its grand staircase, intricate architectural details, and spacious halls, The Newberry Library is a unique, historic and world-renowned research library offering distinctive gathering spaces for special occasions. The Newberry collection—some 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and 5 million manuscript pages—is a portal to more than six centuries of human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. We connect researchers and visitors with our collection in the Newberry’s reading rooms, exhibition galleries, program spaces, classrooms, and online digital resources. Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening our collective understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Holding your event at the Newberry will support our mission of inspiring research, teaching, and learning in the humanities. Nestled just steps from the Magnificent Mile, and across the street from the city’s oldest public park, Washington Square Park, the Newberry Library offers indoor event spaces with various capacities for intimate presentations, performances, formal ceremonies, fundraisers, galas, high-end corporate entertaining, all-day conferences, workshops and trainings, dramatic cocktail receptions, elegant dinner celebrations, and multimedia presentations. Rooms may be combined for greater capacity and for varying program components. The fully restored Lobby is a showstopper. Featuring a Romanesque entryway, distinctive chandeliers, 20-foot ceiling and broad marble staircase (great for photos and a grand entrance) it lends itself beautifully to cocktail receptions and dinner parties. Our largest event space, Ruggles Hall, can accommodate up to 160 guests in a warm and cozy library atmosphere created by its mahogany paneled walls and broad windows overlooking Washington Square Park. For more intimate gatherings, the newly created Rettinger Hall and Baskes Boardroom feature beautiful marble floors and specialty recessed lighting, and are lovely complements to the Newberry’s unique aesthetic.

• Spaces for 25-500 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 5 Event Spaces

Elevate Your Next Event! Turn your event into a landmark occasion at 360 CHICAGO. Located on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, 360 CHICAGO features the best views of the city’s skyline and lakefront. Let 360 CHICAGO Elevated Events take your next event to spectacular new heights. Whether you’re planning a high-end social occasion or a business event that towers over the competition, 360 CHICAGO provides the space and flexibility to make your next occasion a high point for business guests or family and friends! We offer 5 flexible event spaces on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, all with stunning views, which can accommodate groups of 10-500 people.

• 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.

• Spaces for 34-48 Guests

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Nestled away in the heart of Chicago, Aster Hall's Bar & Study is truly a hidden gem. This elegant venue boasts stunning views of both Lake Michigan and the downtown skyline, making it the perfect place to host any type of event. As you step into the space, you are immediately struck by its sophistication and elegance. The interior design is chic and modern, with clean lines and sleek furnishings. The attention to detail is impeccable, with every piece carefully curated to create a cohesive and polished look. The Bar & Study is spacious and versatile, offering a variety of areas that can be customized to fit any type of event. Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, there is plenty of space to accommodate your guests. In addition to its elegant ambiance and breathtaking views, Aster Hall also boasts top-notch amenities and services. The catering options are diverse and delicious, with a range of menu options to choose from. From gourmet hors d'oeuvres to decadent desserts, the Hogsalt culinary team will work with you to create a menu that suits your tastes and preferences. We also offer a range of beverage packages, including premium bar options and customized signature cocktails. Our staff is professional and attentive, ensuring that every detail of your event is executed flawlessly. From the planning process to the day-of coordination, we will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your event is a success. Aster Hall also offers a range of additional services, including decor, entertainment, and parking. From weddings and corporate events to private parties and galas, whether you are a local or a visitor to the city, Aster Hall is a must-see for anyone looking for a truly unforgettable event experience.