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Navy Pier: One of Chicago's Top Attractions

Navy Pier is where you go in Chicago for events, free public programs, attractions, culture, dining, shopping and more. It's where fun lives large, whether you're a visitor or local, with family or friends.

As a nonprofit organization, the People's Pier offers a diverse and eclectic range of activities and experiences that ignite the imagination, stimulate the senses and allow your spirit to soar.

It's no surprise it's a place that continues to inspire discovery and wonder after more than a century.
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Light Up The Sky

The Pier only gets brighter when the sun goes down. Join us at the People's Pier every weekend for fireworks, live music, and more.

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Sable at Navy Pier

Created to continue the spirit of Navy Pier, Sable at Navy Pier offers exquisite accommodations, unique dining experiences, and a rooftop bar unlike any other. With an unmatched view of the lake, Sable at Navy Pier is the perfect place to plan your next getaway or staycation.

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Upcoming Events

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Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Live Music With American Idol Star Manny Torres

Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Summer Fireworks

Thursday, 5 August 2021

Water Flicks | Love and Basketball

Thursday, 5 August 2021

Shoreline Sightseeing Orchestra Cruise

Friday, 6 August 2021

Wiggleworms

Friday, 6 August 2021

LatiNxt Music Festival

Friday, 6 August 2021

Neighborhood Artisan Market | Presented by PNC Bank

Friday, 6 August 2021

Water Colors | Latin Jazz Night featuring Papo Santiago and His Infraverde Orchestra

Saturday, 7 August 2021

Wave Wall Moves

Saturday, 7 August 2021

Wave Wall Wax

Sunday, 8 August 2021

DJ Brunch at Harry Caray's

Sunday, 8 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Monday, 9 August 2021

Water Flicks | Cars 3

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts | Presented by Lifeway

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Pier Fitness: Sunset Yoga | Presented by Lifeway

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival Presents: Work in Progress: A Comedic Showcase of Chicago

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Water Flicks | Stranger Than Fiction

Friday, 13 August 2021

Water Colors | Englewood Jazz Festival Presents

Saturday, 14 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Saturday, 14 August 2021

Noche Caribeña

Sunday, 15 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Monday, 16 August 2021

Water Flicks | A League of Their Own

Thursday, 19 August 2021

Water Flicks | Bridesmaids

Friday, 20 August 2021

Shoreline Sightseeing Summer Brew Cruise

Friday, 20 August 2021

Water Colors | Junius Paul presented by Jazz Institute of Chicago

Saturday, 21 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Sunday, 22 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Monday, 23 August 2021

Water Flicks | Invictus

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Water Flicks | When Harry Met Sally

Friday, 27 August 2021

Water Colors | Reginald Robinson's Ragtime & Early Jazz Jam with Taslimah P. Bey Trio

Saturday, 28 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Saturday, 28 August 2021

RESURGENCE: The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Summer Concert!

Sunday, 29 August 2021

Live on the Lake!

Monday, 30 August 2021

Water Flicks | Rocky IV

Saturday, 4 September 2021

Live on the Lake!

Sunday, 5 September 2021

Live on the Lake!

Monday, 6 September 2021

Live on the Lake!

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Dining Inspiration

Harry Caray's Tavern

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar and Grill - Chicago

Offshore Rooftop & Bar

Billy Goat Tavern

Giordano's

Lirica

Discover the Pier Life

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Wake Up on the Waterfront: Sable at Navy Pier

Navy Pier for First Timers

Each year, nearly nine million guests visit Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination, and learn all that this destination has to...

A Family Day at the Pier

Navy Pier is a great destination for kids to get out of the house, learn, explore and have a great...

Support Navy Pier: A Mission-Driven Nonprofit Organization

Help Bring Free Public Programs to Life

Navy Pier produces nearly 250 free public programs annually. Your support helps maintain this world-class platform for local cultural organizations and artists.

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Discover Our History

Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.

Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unparalleled attractions and experiences. In 2020, Navy Pier continues to evolve into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural treasures.

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Hold Your Event at Navy Pier

Planning a special event in Chicago? Wow your guests with a private event venue unlike any other in the city: Navy Pier.

From weddings to corporate retreats to festivals to trade shows, Navy Pier’s breathtaking venues and unmatched service provide an unparalleled private event experience, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed.

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We are the People's Pier

From selfies to gorgeous landscape shots, we want to see your #NavyPier photos!

Getting Here

Getting to Navy Pier has never been easier.
Click an option below to learn more about the many convenient ways to get to Navy Pier.

Driving

Located at 600 E. Grand Avenue, Navy Pier is easily accessible via car or public transportation. Navy Pier has two on-site parking garages, as well as valet parking.
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Public Transportation

Several CTA buses service Navy Pier directly from Metra and other rail stations as well as “L” stops. Navy Pier is also a pick-up and drop-off point for several sightseeing tour buses. Seasonally, water taxis to and from Navy Pier provide a scenic option of getting from one destination to the next.
Public Transportation
Water Taxi

Shoreline Water Taxis offer a scenic, fast and fun way to get to your destination. The service begins in May and runs through September with additional service throughout the fall and for special events.
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Divvy Bike Share

Experience Chicago in a whole new way with Divvy, Chicago’s bike share system. Navy Pier’s Divvy station and kiosk is located in Polk Bros Park, on the northwest corner of Streeter and Grand.
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