Near Public Transit, City Center
AV, Stunning Views, Breakout Rooms, In-House Tables/Chairs
Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional, Cultural Institution
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
350
Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Located on Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Symphony Center offers a distinctive blend of historic architecture, world-class performance spaces, and elegant event settings. Home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the venue features the iconic Orchestra Hall, Grainger Ballroom, Buntrock Hall, Armour Stage, and private club spaces. From weddings and galas to corporate meetings, receptions, and performances, Symphony Center combines timeless character, exceptional acoustics, flexible layouts, and production capabilities in the heart of downtown Chicago for year-round events.
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
350
Near Public Transit, City Center
AV, Stunning Views, Breakout Rooms, In-House Tables/Chairs
Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional, Cultural Institution
200 Seated | 250 Reception
Richard & Helen Thomas Club
The Richard and Helen Thomas Club spans Symphony Center’s eighth and ninth floors, offering elegant interiors and elevated views over downtown Chicago. Ideal for luncheons, dinners, receptions, and private gatherings, the two levels can be used separately or together, creating a refined setting with flexible layouts and distinctive city perspectives.
150 Seated | 200 Reception
Armour Stage
Armour Stage places guests in one of Chicago’s most legendary performance settings. Home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1904, the stage offers a dramatic backdrop for dinners, receptions, presentations, and private programs, accommodating 150 seated guests or up to 200 for receptions surrounded by Orchestra Hall’s historic architecture.
250 Seated | 350 Reception | 350 Theater
Buntrock Hall
Buntrock Hall is a contemporary, flexible space designed for seated dinners, receptions, meetings, lectures, performances, and trade shows. High ceilings, warm wood finishes, and professional production capabilities create a polished setting for corporate and social events, accommodating 250 banquet guests, 350 theater-style, and up to 350 guests for receptions.
210 Seated | 280 Reception | 280 Theater
Grainger Ballroom
Grainger Ballroom pairs historic elegance with sweeping Michigan Avenue views. High ceilings, Austrian crystal chandeliers, ornate architectural details, and polished wood floors create a refined setting for weddings, dinners, meetings, and receptions, accommodating 210 banquet guests, 280 theater-style, and up to 280 guests for a standing reception downtown.
2,500 Theater
Orchestra Hall
Orchestra Hall is Symphony Center’s iconic performance space and home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Designed for concerts, presentations, ceremonies, and large-scale programs, the hall combines exceptional acoustics with grand architectural detail and fixed theater seating for approximately 2,500 guests, creating an unforgettable setting for significant audience experiences in downtown Chicago.
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