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Meet at Navy Pier

A historic Gem on chicago’s lakefront

A year-round destination along the sparkling Lake Michigan shoreline, Navy Pier is an iconic Chicago landmark.

Navy Pier is the perfect backdrop for dinner cruises, elegant galas, unforgettable conferences, and more.

Come discover the endless possibilities for your next event at Navy Pier.

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Navy Pier at a glance

Host conventions, exhibitions, concerts, dinners, and more at Navy Pier, with unique spaces for every event and time of year.

Get to know Navy Pier’s signature event spaces:

  • Aon Grand Ballroom (up to 1,800 guests)
  • Festival Hall (170,000 square feet of exhibit space)
  • Lakeview Terrace (up to 1,000 guests)
  • Offshore Rooftop (15 to 750 guests)
  • Sable at Navy Pier (223 total guest rooms)

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Navy Pier event spaces

Dive deeper into Navy Pier’s breathtaking event spaces, designed for groups of all sizes and seasons.

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AON Grand Ballroom

The crown jewel of the Pier, Aon Grand Ballroom is designed to wow attendees with domed ceilings, an outdoor terrace, and sweeping lake views.

  • Space for up to 1,800 guests
  • 27,000 square feet of space
  • An elevated stage and state-of-the-art sound system
  • Direct access to stunning outdoor space
Learn more about Aon Grand Ballroom
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FESTIVAL HALL

Festival Hall is the Pier’s main exhibition space, with the flexibility to host galas, trade shows, conferences, and more.

  • More than 170,000 square feet of exhibit space that can be used as one room or divided into two halls
  • 34 adjacent meeting rooms for breakout sessions, conferences, and seminars
  • 60-foot vaulted ceilings and LED lighting system
  • Eight truck dock for seamless loading and unloading
Learn more about Festival Hall
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Lakeview terrace

This loft-life space features exposed brick, floor-to-ceiling windows, and close-up views of Lake Michigan.

  • 15,000 square feet of event space
  • Room for up to 1,000 guests reception style and 400 banquet style
  • Perfect for receptions and small exhibitions
  • Can be used independently or in conjunction with Aon Grand Ballroom
Learn more about Lakeview Terrace
Offshore Rooftop Bar

Offshore Rooftop

The world’s largest rooftop bar, Navy Pier’s Offshore is a jaw-dropping location for welcome receptions, happy hours, and group dinners.

  • Space for up to 750 guests with a full buy-out
  • Semi-private capacity for 15 to 275 guests
  • 36,000 total square feet with panoramic lake and city views
  • Multi-seasonal indoor and outdoor space
Learn more about Offshore Rooftop

THE NAVY PIER COLLECTION

This collection boasts more than 4,000 hotel rooms, plus premier convention center space at Navy Pier, iconic attractions, waterfront restaurants and bars, and so much more.

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