Few places in Chicago captivate as many imaginations as Navy Pier.
With 9 million annual guests—six million from greater Chicagoland— partnership with this historic civic landmark connects your organization to the Midwest’s premier leisure destination, an engaging arts and cultural venue, and a mission-based vision true to our nonprofit status.
Impactful engagement opportunities are tailored to provide meaningful benefits and recognition opportunities, including year-round brand visibility, high-traffic areas for brand activation, bespoke program sponsorships, and so much more.
Proposal & Bid Requests
Navy Pier, Inc. invites interested firms to respond to the accompanying East End Facilities Request for Concepts document.
Interested firms should contact Navy Pier’s Director of Grants and Strategic Initiatives, Joe Zyer, via email at jzyer@navypier.org to request additional information.
This RFC will have the following schedule:
> Request for Concepts Issued | July 14, 2025
> RSVP for 1st Pre-Submission Meeting Due | August 4, 2025
> 1st Pre-Submission Meeting & Site Tour | August 18, 2025
> RSVP for 2nd Pre-Submission Meeting Due | October 3, 2025
> 2nd Pre-Submission Meeting & Site Tour | October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM CDT
> Written Questions Due | October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM CDT
> Response to Written Questions Issued | October 31, 2025
> Submissions Due | December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST
Corporate Partnerships
With free public programming all year long, Navy Pier provides a one-of-a-kind platform for artists, performers, and cultural organizations from throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods and from countries around the world.
What you can expect from a partnership with Navy Pier:
- Increased Visibility and Brand Awareness—Navy Pier welcomes nearly 9 million guests each year. Many of these will encounter and engage with Navy Pier’s free programming.
- Community Impact—Every year, Navy Pier partners with hundreds of artists and organizations to elevate their talents onto an iconic and world-class stage with international reach.
- Individually Tailored Partnerships—Navy Pier’s team works with your team to identify the programs that will develop mutually beneficial partnerships. With over 250 free programs, there’s sure to be a fit for your company’s priorities.
To learn how you can support Navy Pier, please contact Esteban Roman eroman@navypier.org.
Brand Activations At Navy Pier
Extend your brand’s reach at Navy Pier!
With an average daily attendance of nearly 25,000 and peak daily attendance of nearly 100,000, Navy Pier welcomes Chicagoans and worldwide guests 363 days a year.
We can identify spaces where you can promote your brands, products and services with maximum impact in a high-traffic location. Previous activations have included vehicle displays, food sampling, make-up and hair styling, TV show launches and promotions, new product launches, art installations and more. We can accommodate all types and sizes of mobile marketing displays. We can also complement your experiential marketing efforts with customized packages that can include Navy Pier’s digital assets.
To see how we can help you best achieve your initiatives, please contact Esteban Roman at eroman@navypier.org.
Perform At Navy Pier
Bring your talent to Navy Pier this holiday season! We’re inviting performance groups to take the stage at Winter WonderFest.
Interested in submitting your group? Complete the form below to share your interest and be part of Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experiences.
Leasing Opportunities
Navy Pier is currently home to more than 70 businesses, ranging from small to large and local to internationally-recognized brands.
Businesses at Navy Pier are typically exposed to nearly 9 million annual guests who visit Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination. Leasing considerations are open and welcome based on availability.
If you’re interested in kiosk space at Navy Pier, please submit the form below.
Artisan Markets
Interested in being a vendor at one of our upcoming artisan markets at Navy Pier?
Apply here to showcase your work alongside talented artisans from across the city!