Symphony Center offers a variety of elegant spaces that can be the setting for everything from an intimate breakfast to the most grand wedding. Find out more about how the event experts at Symphony Center can create just the right mood and food for your special event.
Armour Stage
Since 1904, the Armour Stage has been home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the site of thousands of performances by musical legends ranging from Toscanini to B.B. King. In addition to concerts, the Armour Stage offers a unique setting for cocktail receptions, seated dinners and meetings.
Capacity
Banquet (sit-down): 150
Reception (standing): 200
Dimensions
Irregular Shape: 71' x 49'
Grainger Ballroom
Perhaps one of the most elegant special event venues in Chicago, the Grainger Ballroom is the ideal location for wedding receptions, meetings and pre- or postconcert entertaining. High ceilings embellished with Austrian crystal chandeliers and sconces, and an extraordinary view overlooking Michigan Avenue provide an atmosphere your guests will not soon forget.
Capacity
Banquet (sit-down): 210
Reception (standing): 280
Theatre (rows of chairs): 280
Dimensions
89' x 35'
The Richard & Helen Thomas Club
Occupying the eighth and ninth floors of Symphony Center, The Club at Symphony Center offers guests a spectacular view, handsome interior and delicious food prepared by The Club's talented culinary staff. It is available for private parties and the perfect spot for luncheons, dinners and receptions for business or social occasions.
Capacity
9th Floor Banquet (sit-down): 120
9th Floor Reception (standing): 150
9th Floor Theatre (rows of chairs): 80 (with obstructions)
8th Floor Banquet (sit-down): 80
8th Floor Reception (standing): 100
8th Floor Theatre (rows of chairs): 100
8th and 9th Floors Banquet (sit-down): 200
8th and 9th Floors Reception (standing): 250
Dimensions
9th Floor: 68' x 29'
8th Floor: 84' x 20'
Forte
Adding to the options at Symphony Center, the Forte Adams Street restaurant space is now exclusively a private event space. A versatile space featuring a beautiful mirrored back and marble bar, street facing windows, and direct access to Symphony Center. The dining room and private Conductor’s room both feature an enchanting view of the side garden surrounded in windows with lots of natural light.
Capacity
Forte Bar: 70
Forte Dining Room: 135
Private Conductor's Room: 30
Buntrock Hall
Often used for rehearsals by the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Civic Orchestra of Chicago, this contemporary space is ideal for chamber performances, seated dinners, reception, lectures, trade shows and meetings.
Capacity
Banquet (sit-down): 250
Reception (standing): 350
Theatre (rows of chairs): 350
Dimensions
65' x 54'
Rotunda
Ideal for small receptions and dinners, all six levels of the Rotunda offer dynamic views of the spiral staircase and skylight.
Capacity
Banquet (sit-down): 80
Reception (standing): 150
Dimensions
Open Square: 57' x 25'
Gallery Lobby, 6th Floor
The split-level floor plan of the Gallery Lobby and a spectacular view of Lake Michigan and the Art Institute of Chicago provide a wonderful ambience for breakfast meetings and luncheons.
Capacity
Banquet (sit-down): 50
Reception (standing): 100
Dimensions
91' x 25' (on multiple levels)
Green Room
The Green Room, located in the backstage area of Orchestra Hall, is the ideal location for pre- or postconcert dinners and receptions as well as meetings.
Capacity
Banquet (sit-down): 50
Reception (standing): 50
Theatre (rows of chairs): 50
Dimensions
47' x 25'
