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Civic Opera House (Lyric Opera)

Civic Opera House (Lyric Opera)

20 N Upper Wacker Dr

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  • Artistic Venue

  • Cultural Institution

  • Music Venue

Home of the acclaimed Lyric Opera, the Civic Opera House is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful performance halls. This historic building was built in 1929 and features the Ardis Krainik Theatre which offers classical seating for concerts, graduations or media presentations. Seated dinners are also available on the stage. The theater’s charming foyer with hand-detailed ceilings can also create an elegant and spacious site for entertaining and Receptions on a grand scale.

Available Spaces

ARDIS KRAINIK THEATRE:
3,600 Seated | 350 Seated on Stage | 500-1100 Guests Seated on Stage with Scalable Build-Outs

DANIEL F. AND ADA L. RICE FOYER:
150 Seated | 700 Reception

DANIEL F. AND ADA L. RICE FOYER WITH MEZZANINE:
1,100 Reception

Directions

Ready to book your exclusive space?

You tell us about your event. We listen and ask a few questions to get to know you better before we develop a menu. From there, we work to pin down the final experience, often through an in-person tasting at our West Loop headquarters, with our team guiding you through the entire process.

Contact an Event Specialist