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Grainger Plaza, formerly AT&T Plaza, is the outdoor public plaza nestled beneath Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, Chicago. While the plaza itself does not have fixed seating, the adjacent Jay Pritzker Pavilion offers a premier seated venue with a total capacity of 11,000 (4,000 fixed seats and 7,000 lawn). The area is a hub for seasonal events and public art, with easy access via mass transit and nearby hotel and dining options. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your experience without the fuss.
Location: 201 E. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 — the landmark park area is walkable from The Loop and connected to major transit lines. The plaza serves as a dynamic backdrop for performances, festivals, and city celebrations throughout the year.
Parking is convenient with the Millennium Park Garage offering about 2,218 spaces, and multiple nearby lots. For transit, Millennium Station and CTA stops such as Washington/Wabash provide easy access to the park. If you’re planning an overnight stay, walkable options include LondonHouse Chicago, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, and Hyatt Regency Chicago, among others in The Loop. When you’re ready to dine, top nearby picks range from contemporary American to fine dining, with affiliate partners available to help you reserve a table close to your event. Whether you’re catching a performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion or enjoying a seasonal plaza event, Grainger Plaza is the accessible gateway to Chicago’s iconic public space.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current name: Grainger Plaza (formerly AT&T Plaza; earlier names include Ameritech Plaza and SBC Plaza). Renamed in 2021 after a Grainger Foundation endowment. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grainger_Plaza?utm_source=openai))
- Location/address: Grainger Plaza sits in Millennium Park at 201 E. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601; the plaza area beneath Cloud Gate sits atop Park Grill; the park overall has the Millennium Park address. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grainger_Plaza?utm_source=openai))
- Venue type: Outdoor public plaza within Millennium Park (public space that hosts Cloud Gate); not a fixed-seat venue; adjacent to Jay Pritzker Pavilion. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grainger_Plaza?utm_source=openai))
- Seating chart: Jay Pritzker Pavilion (the primary seated venue in the complex) has 11,000 total capacity (4,000 fixed seats + 7,000 lawn); seating chart available from official pavilion site. The plaza itself has no fixed seating. ([jaypritzkerpavilion.com](https://www.jaypritzkerpavilion.com/jay-pritzker-pavilion-seating-chart/?utm_source=openai))
- Parking: Millennium Park Garage offers about 2,218 parking spaces. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Park?utm_source=openai))
- Transit: Public transit access includes Millennium Station and nearby CTA stops (e.g., Washington/Wabash); park entries are designed for easy mass transit access. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Park?utm_source=openai))
- Nearby hotels: The Loop area offers many hotels within walkable distance (examples include LondonHouse Chicago, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Hyatt Regency Chicago, etc.). ([hotels.com](https://www.hotels.com/es/de1635496/hotel-cerca-de-millennium-park-chicago-estados-unidos/?utm_source=openai))
- Notable events hosted: Grant Park Music Festival is held at Jay Pritzker Pavilion; the plaza itself hosts seasonal events such as Christmas caroling, and the park hosts numerous public exhibitions and performances. ([choosechicago.com](https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/millennium-park/35108/?utm_source=openai))
- Demolished/renamed note: AT&T Plaza was renamed Grainger Plaza in 2021; the Grainger Foundation endowment led to the current name. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grainger_Plaza?utm_source=openai))