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About Chicago International Film Festival

The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) showcases screenings at multiple citywide venues. Tickets are managed through Elevent, with confirmations issued by CIFF. This page provides venue details—seating capacities, parking, transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a seamless festival experience.

Whether you’re attending Opening Night at a historic cinema, exploring city-focused programs, or visiting partner campuses for community screenings, we’ve got you covered. Secure your seats with confidence and rely on our straightforward guidance for a stress-free CIFF experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Tickets are sold via Elevent, with order confirmations issued by the Chicago International Film Festival (Elevent platform).
  • The 61st Chicago International Film Festival (2025) used multiple venues citywide, including AMC NEWCITY 14, Gene Siskel Film Center, Music Box Theatre, Chicago History Museum, Kennedy-King College, National Museum of Mexican Art, and the Logan Center.
  • AMC NEWCITY 14 serves as the festival’s home venue: 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, with 1,826 seats across 14 screens; parking is available in the building’s garage; near the North/Clybourn Red Line and several CTA bus routes.
  • Gene Siskel Film Center houses two theaters (approximately 198 seats in Theater 1 and 64 seats in Theater 2, totaling around 262 seats); address is 164 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601.
  • Music Box Theatre in Chicago (3733 N Southport Ave) has Screen 1 around 748 seats and Screen 2 around 75 seats.
  • Chicago History Museum (1601 N Clark St) offers multiple spaces for events, including Chicago Room (~300 seats) and Rubloff Auditorium (~400 seats).
  • Alliance Française de Chicago (810 N Dearborn St) offers an auditorium with seating capacity around 150 and space for up to ~300 standing attendees.
  • Kennedy-King College venues include the U-building Theater at 740 W 63rd St and campus access near the Halsted Green Line; transit and parking details are listed by City Colleges of Chicago.
  • National Museum of Mexican Art (1852 W 19th St) offers West Wing seating for about 180 and a 300-person reception capacity (total venue capacity around 860 with all spaces).
  • Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts (915 E 60th St) includes Theater East (105 seats) and Theater West (up to 185 seats) plus a screening room and galleries.
  • Notable events: Opening Night screenings are often hosted at Music Box Theatre; the festival features programs like City & State and other themed series; some screenings are free community events (e.g., Kennedy-King College venues).
  • In 2022, ArcLight Chicago at NEWCITY was renamed and rebranded as AMC NewCity 14 after AMC acquired the theater space.
  • The festival’s venue and accessibility info are published on the official CIFF site, including directions and ADA accessibility options.