Chicago Event Venues and Meeting Spaces

The Midwest's Premier Destination for Private Events and Meeting Spaces

Our event venues include two exhibit halls, 36 meeting rooms, the historic Aon Grand Ballroom and Lakeview Terrace, all overlooking the lakefront with unparalleled views of Chicago’s beautiful skyline. These dramatic and diverse event venues are ideal for trade and consumer shows, conferences, business meetings and special occasions of any size. Flexible, mixed-use meeting space combines with the Pier’s leisure, dining and entertainment options all at your fingertips.

Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier set for an event

Conveniently located steps from Michigan Avenue and with thousands of hotel rooms nearby, Navy Pier’s versatile event venues, exceptional customer service, and delectable cuisine will all create an event that your guests will remember forever.

Besides distinctive space, Navy Pier has a dedicated and expert event team who will help you every step of the way to ensure flawless coordination, seamless execution and guarantee the success of your event. Navy Pier offers a variety of amenities including on-site exhibition and audio visual services, on-site enclosed parking and covered drop-off areas to the Festival Hall complex and the Aon Grand Ballroom.

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Our Spaces

Crystal Gardens

Aon Grand Ballroom

Miller Lite Beer Garden

Meeting Rooms

Lakeview Terrace

Festival Hall

About Navy Pier

More Than You Imagine

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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