Foundation Room Chicago

About the Space

Located in the heart of Chicago's Marina City Complex, this lively venue offers the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, social gathering, wedding, reception or private dinner. Whether reserving one of our semi-private rooms or renting out the entire restaurant, our world-class hospitality will soothe the soul and tantalize the senses of your guests. Located 5.1 miles from McCormick Place, House of Blues Chicago accommodates 25 to 1,800 guests. This phenomenal 55,000 square-foot entertainment arena is part Mississippi Delta juke joint and part 1920s opera house. The four-level space is comprised of three distinctive environments including a VIP Lounge, a rocking Restaurant & Bar featuring contemporary and traditional Southern art and cuisine and a spectacular multi-story Music Hall. MUSIC HALL Modeled after Prague’s elaborate Estavovski Opera House, this classically designed space features an elevated stage, 12 opera boxes and a large collection of folk art. The Music Hall is also highlighted by a unique dance floor and the latest in audio & visual technology. The tri-level Music Hall is a great location for receptions, seated lectures, cocktail parties, award shows, and events of all occasions. RESTAURANT & BAR This vibrant, 4,120 square-foot restaurant offers multiple seating styles, providing the flexibility to host a seated speaker series, a cocktail reception, tour and travel groups and more. The versatile space accommodates receptions up to 400 guests or seated events for 250. Its two separate dining rooms, the Chicago Room and Delta Room, are adorned with ceiling panels that feature original bas-relief portraits of blues legends. The 936 square-foot Chicago Room is dedicated to Chicago Blues greats, while the 730 square-foot Delta Room is an homage to Delta Blues icons. FOUNDATION ROOM Elevate your taste for style and sophistication as the legendary Foundation Room rises to new levels in Chicago where executives, socialites and exclusive VIP experiences are in total harmony under one posh roof. The size and aesthetic of the room make it the perfect location for intimate gatherings, wedding ceremonies, board room meetings or other special social occasions. The room contains a built-in stage with a state-of-the-art sound system, programmable ambient lighting, a large bar, VIP booth seating and flexible lounge seating. To inquire about availability and rates for filming and/or larger impact bookings, send a message with the following details: - Job Name: - Job Type (Film, TV, Commercial, Photo, Music Video, etc.): - Dates Needed: - # of Hours Needed: - Specific Times Needed: - Areas of Location Needed: - Cast & Crew/Attendees Size: