Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Navy Pier Sales & Service at 1-312-595-5300 or navypierevents@navypier.org. There are several ways to tell us about your event to start the booking process.

Aon Grand Ballroom
1,400 for a seated event and 3,200 reception style

East End Plaza
2,000 for a seated event and 5,000 reception style featuring all outdoor space

Lakeview Terrace
450 for a seated event and 1,000 reception style.

Festival Hall
Varies depending on room configurations, and rented staging and AV equipment.

Meeting Rooms
Varies depending on room configurations. See specification sheets for each venue.

Navy Pier has two garages (East and West) that can accommodate up to 1,500 vehicles. Posted garage rates apply. Learn more about your parking options at https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/parking-and-valet

Navy Pier has lots of dining and attraction options. To explore your options, check out https://navypier.org/eat-drink-and-play/.

There’s always something to do in Chicago! Visit https://www.choosechicago.com/ to see all there is to do.

Please contact the event directly for information on being a vendor.

 Yes, you can learn more, view accessibility maps, and reserve wheelchairs at https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

Navy Pier is easily accessible by public transportation. Visit https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/ to learn all the ways to visit.

Navy Pier Event Center is located on the far East End of Navy Pier past Sable Hotel. Follow onsite signs to find Festival Hall or Aon Grand Ballroom.

Aon Grand Ballroom
1,400 for a seated event and 3,200 reception style

East End Plaza
2,000 for a seated event and 5,000 reception style featuring all outdoor space

Lakeview Terrace
450 for a seated event and 1,000 reception style.

Festival Hall
Varies depending on room configurations, and rented staging and AV equipment.

Meeting Rooms
Varies depending on room configurations. See specification sheets for each venue.

The initial deposits are due 15 business days from the issuance of the contract and are 30% of the food and beverage minimum and 50% of the rental fee. Final payment of the rental fee is due 30 days prior to Move-In Date/Event Date and the guaranteed food and beverage in full is due seven (7) business days prior to the Event Date. Deposits are non-refundable.

Clients can contract secondary spaces as weather back-ups for East End Plaza. These spaces would be rented for half of the current rental fees for these spaces.

This would depend on the contracted date and availability. Consult your Sales Manager with any questions.

Navy Pier is a union facility that requires union labor for certain aspects of your event, including, but not limited to, electric, some décor aspects, audio and projection, and set/strike of certain items. Navy Pier also adheres to all City of Chicago fire codes when it comes to events. Please consult with your Event Manager for specifics related to your event.

This depends on the contracted date and availability. Consult with your Sales or Event Manager.

Yes, a coat check can be arranged through Chicago Signature Services.

The East End Plaza is an outdoor option for events. The East End Plaza is not heated or air conditioned. Heat and/or air conditioning are services that can be brought in by an outside service provider with whom you would contract directly.

Dining tables, chairs, house linen, china, glassware and silver are included for no additional cost when the food and beverage minimum has been met for the space.

The service charge is currently 23.5%, sales tax is 11.5%.

Yes. Food tastings will take place within four months prior to the event. For contracted events only, there is no additional charge for a tasting that includes up to four guests.

All entertainment, including DJ and bands, are required by the City of Chicago to stop by 11 p.m. for all outdoor spaces (East End Plaza). There are no restrictions on indoor spaces.

Navy Pier has two garages (East and West) that can accommodate up to 1,500 vehicles. Posted garage rates apply. A valet option is also available. Please inquire with your Event Manager for more details.

Navy Pier requires that all of our events have a security detail. Arrangements are made through your Event Manager. The number of guards required is determined by the guest count.

Your Event Manager will provide up to twelve (12) complimentary signs for your group. These signs are created by Navy Pier in our Sign Shop. You have the option to provide logos and content for the signs. Consult your Event Manager on deadlines to provide this information.

Navy Pier’s exclusive food and beverage company is Pierless Hospitality by Levy for all spaces.

Yes. Pierless Hospitality provides all beverage services for any events occurring in Navy Pier private event spaces.

Pierless Hospitality provides all food and beverage services for our events as an exclusive partner. Although clients are permitted to bring in their own vendors, we are a union facility, and some services might incur additional charges for Union support. Consult your Sales or Event Manager for clarification and a vendor list.

Contact Navy Pier Sales & Service at 1-312-595-5300 or navypierevents@navypier.org. There are several ways to tell us about your event to start the booking process.

This depends on the contracted date. Please contact the event directly to find out when the vendor move-in is.

Please contact the event directly for information on being a vendor.

Navy Pier has two garages (East and West) that can accommodate up to 1,500 vehicles. Posted garage rates apply.

Please contact the event directly to order any services.

There are several quick service and sit down restaurants right on the Pier. Visit https://navypier.org/eat-drink-and-play/eat-and-drink/ to view all your options

Select events have coat check services. Please inquire directly with the event on if a coat check is available. Navy Pier does however have lockers available for rent you can store belongings in.

Navy Pier has two garages (East and West) that can accommodate up to 1,500 vehicles. Posted garage rates apply. Learn more about your parking options at https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/parking-and-valet/.

Navy Pier has lots of dining and attraction options. To explore your options, check out https://navypier.org/eat-drink-and-play/.

There’s always something to do in Chicago! Visit https://www.choosechicago.com/ to see all there is to do.

Check out our calendar of events for all of our upcoming shows!

Navy Pier is easily accessible by public transportation. Visit https://navypier.org/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/ to learn all the ways to visit.

Navy Pier Event Center is located on the far East End of Navy Pier past Sable Hotel. Follow onsite signs to find Festival Hall or Aon Grand Ballroom.