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WildmanBT

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WildmanBT

3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

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Max Seated
350
Max Standing
400

Average Response Time 12-24 hrs

About WildmanBT

Built in 1914, the Wildman Boiler & Tank building is approximately 12,000 square feet with 16-foot ceilings and a rare double-bow truss with 48-foot ceiling expanses. Located just off of Sacramento Blvd, where West Town, Humboldt Park and East Garfield Park meet, Wildman BT is easily accessible from downtown and all Chicagoland suburbs. The Wildman Boiler & Tank building is home to Trope Gallery, a boutique publishing and film company. From working production studio to a glamourous setting for the poshest private events, Wildman BT has been designed with the ultimate flexibility and functionality needed to make our guests’ visions become a reality. We’ve paid attention to incorporating every detail that makes a space easy to work and gather in, including features like a street-level drive in loading bay (or VIP parking space!), multiple entrance points for guests and vendors, floor-to-ceiling drapery system, multi-layered and dimmable lighting, polished concrete floors with flush mounted electric outlets, 23’ Media wall, state of the art audio/visual system, wi-fi handling up to 500 concurrent users, ample HVAC for comfort and more…

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Now Open for 2026-2027 Bookings!

We have a few remaining 2026 Saturday and weekend dates. Popular 2027 Saturdays are booking quickly but there are still a lot of great weekend dates to choose from for your celebration...

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Event Spaces 1

350 max seated • 400 max standing

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Wildman BT

350
Seated
400
Standing
Event Space
Historic Space
Meeting Space

Pricing Packages

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  • Venue Rental

    Minimum Spend
    $7,500
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    Please contact for event-specific pricing.

Amenities

  • A/V Equipment

  • Coat Check

  • Handicap Accessible

  • Kosher Kitchen

  • Media Room

  • Pet Friendly

  • Pool

  • Street Parking

  • Valet Parking

  • WiFi

  • Windows

  • Dance Floor

  • Breakout Rooms

Preferred caterers only

Outside suppliers allowed

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What is the venue capacity?
300 — Theatre Style Presentation/Ceremony plus Reception (Cocktails/Dinner/Dancing with Band or DJ) 350 — Sit Down Reception with Dance Floor 400 — Cocktail Reception
How much does it cost to rent the venue?
2026-2027 Rates Full day buyout, inclusive of all amenities listed on the Venue Summary Saturdays – $12,000 Sundays thru Fridays – $11,000 Holiday Weekends – $13,000 Pricing can be customized for events not requiring a Full Day Buyout
Does the venue have a liquor license?
No. Your caterer is required to provide a city of Chicago Liquor License in addition to their COI
Does the venue have a curfew for events?
12am
Is the venue handicap accessible?
Yes! We are all on one level aside from the upstairs office space. All of our bathrooms are ADA compliant and we even have a drive in street level loading bay.

Meet The Team

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Michelle O'Sullivan

Partner & Director of Events

When we found the Wildman Boiler & Tank Building, we knew that its inherent warmth, natural light and great energy made it a perfect space to bring people together. Our goal was to restore and develop a gracious, welcoming venue where creative visions are realized, community is created and much-anticipated moments are celebrated with style. We welcome you and yours to Wildman BT.

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3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

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