School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

Ascending the grand staircase of the SAIC Ballroom, your guests are transported to another era. Like a scene out of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the gilded jazz age of the Roaring 20s, your special event will radiate classic elegance. Formerly the Illinois Athletic Club, this room has been restored to reflect the look and feel of its 1927 splendor. Winner of numerous awards for architectural excellence, the Ballroom boasts 26-foot ceilings, marbleized columns, and a terrazzo dance floor. Complemented by permanent bars on the main floor and balcony, a performance stage, theatrical lighting, and a customized sound system, the Ballroom is the perfect venue for any event.

Seated guest capacity

50-500

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

36 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Our event spaces

SAIC Ballroom

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SAIC Ballroom

ONE OF CHICAGO'S HIDDEN TREASURES!

School of the Art Institute of Chicago can accommodate events with up to 500 guests. The banquet hall features a terrazzo dance floor, professional kitchen, stage, two permanent bars and stunning, baroque opera-style balconies.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Luxurious and chic, Fun and festive, Elopement, Other

Included in this room:

Terrazzo dance floor Professional kitchen Two permanent bars Stage Coat check room Private green room Private restrooms Handicap accessible Customized sound system Baroque opera balconies Baby grand piano (upon request) On site security