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About Copernicus Center

The Copernicus Center is a multi-space cultural and performing arts hub in Chicago, offering venues like the Mitchell Kobelinski Theater (the main theater), the Annex, King’s Hall, Lobby, and classrooms. Renowned for hosting Taste of Polonia—the largest Polish music festival in the United States—this center brings a diverse slate of concerts, theater, and community events to the city’s Near Northwest Side. With a rich history and modern facilities, Copernicus Center provides a welcoming, accessible venue for a wide range of performances.

Whether you’re planning a night at the Mitchell Kobelinski Theater or an event in the Annex or King’s Hall, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your tickets with ease.

Address: 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630. The venue sits handy to major transit lines and offers on-site parking in a lot for approximately 110 cars (cash only, typically around the best available price). Additional paid parking nearby, plus street/meters, provide easy options. The Jefferson Park Transit Center (CTA Blue Line, Metra UP-Northwest) serves the area, with bus access and a short walk from Lipps Ave to the center. The Mitchell Kobelinski Theater, formerly known as the Gateway Theatre, seats 1,852 guests (1,378 on the floor and 474 in the balcony). The Annex adds 282 seats for more flexible seating configurations. For a complete night out, Copernicus Center also hosts a variety of community events, and nearby dining and lodging options can be found to complement your visit. We’ve got you covered for accessible seating, reliable information, and easy ticketing for all performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630.
  • Venue type: multi-space cultural and performing arts center with the Mitchell Kobelinski Theater (main theater), the Annex, King’s Hall, Lobby, and classrooms.
  • Theater capacity: 1,852 seats (1,378 on the floor and 474 in the balcony).
  • Annex capacity: 282 seats.
  • Parking: on-site lot for ~110 cars (cash only, typically $20); additional paid parking nearby and street/meters available.
  • Transit: served by the Jefferson Park Transit Center (CTA Blue Line, Metra UP-Northwest), with bus access and a short walk from Lipps Ave to the center.
  • Notable events: hosts Taste of Polonia, the largest Polish music festival in the U.S., along with a range of concerts, theater, and community events.
  • Renamed: the main theater is now the Mitchell Kobelinski Theater (formerly Gateway Theatre).
  • Note on hotels: official pages point to nearby dining and lodging options; specific hotel listings are not enumerated on-site.