WildmanBT
WildmanBT
3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
- 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…
Event Spaces 1
350 max seated • 400 max standing
Pricing Packages
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- Minimum Spend
- $7,500
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
FAQs 9
- 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.
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3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

