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About Des Plaines Theatre

Welcome to Des Plaines Theatre, a renovated historic art deco venue in Des Plaines, Illinois. With a seating capacity of about 900 (roughly 700 on the main floor and 200 in the balcony), this live music venue also features the Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy, the DesPizza dining option, and a second-floor Speakeasy. We’ve Got a Guy is here to help you secure your seats, navigate parking, and find convenient nearby hotels and dining for a complete night out.

Whether you’re planning a show in downtown Des Plaines or dining before a performance, this page covers seating details, parking options, transit access, and nearby stays and bites to keep your visit smooth and memorable.

Venue history: Des Plaines Theatre opened in 1925, closed in 2014, and underwent a renovation before reopening in 2021 with a kickoff by Kevin Costner & Modern West. A centennial celebration is planned for 2025. The venue continues to host a variety of live music acts, with on-site dining options and a second-floor Speakeasy for a complete night out. For fans of intimate live performances near Chicago, this is a go-to destination with convenient parking, transit access, and nearby hotel options to suit different stays.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
  • Capacity: about 900 seats (700 main floor, 200 balcony).
  • Venue type: renovated historic art deco theatre now used as a live music venue with dining and entertainment (on-site Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy and DesPizza; second-floor Speakeasy).
  • Seating chart: official seating chart available online.
  • Parking: free parking nearby with multiple garages; specific options include Metropolitan Square Parking Garage (660 Metropolitan Way) and Civic Center Parking Deck (606 Lee Street).
  • Transit: Des Plaines Metra station is just south of the theatre; easy access from downtown Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
  • Nearby hotels: Wyndham O’Hare Chicago, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport, Residence Inn Chicago O’Hare, Best Western Des Plaines Inn.
  • Notable history/events: originally opened in 1925; closed in 2014; renovated for about $6.6M and reopened in October 2021 with Kevin Costner & Modern West; centennial celebration planned for 2025.