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About Lips

Welcome to Lips Chicago, a compact yet high-energy Vegas-style drag show restaurant and cabaret located at 2229 S. Michigan Ave in Chicago. With a seating capacity of approximately 250 guests, Lips delivers nightly drag performances paired with dining. Reservations are supported for groups up to 14, and bar seating is available for guests who want to enjoy a show with a drink in hand. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit—from seating options and parking to transit and nearby hotels and dining recommendations.

Whether you’re celebrating a special night or just looking for a fun, fashionable evening, Lips Chicago brings bold performances, talented entertainers, and a lively dining atmosphere. For guests planning private parties or celebrations, Lips regularly hosts events and shows, including the Drag Gospel Brunch on Sundays. We’ve got you covered with insider tips on how to secure your seats, navigate parking, and maximize your experience in Chicago’s South Loop near the McCormick Place area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 250 guests.
  • Address: 2229 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616.
  • Venue type: Las Vegas–style drag show restaurant/cabaret (Lips Chicago) with nightly shows and dining.
  • Seating chart: no public seating chart published; reservations support groups up to 14; online reservations available; bar seating also available.
  • Parking: nearby options include VIP Michigan Ave Parking Lot, Motor Row Parking Lot, Prairie Ave Lot A; 2,100 spaces with indoor walkways to Hilton Hotels, Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency; no parking on Michigan Ave after 10pm Thu–Sun.
  • Transit: Green Line to CermaK / McCormick Place station; Lips is two blocks east of the station.
  • Nearby hotels: Prairie Lot A provides indoor walkways to Hilton Hotels, Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency Chicago.
  • Notable events hosted: nightly Vegas‑style drag shows, dining; events include Drag Gospel Brunch on Sundays; celebrations and private parties are common.
  • Status: Still operating as Lips Chicago; no demolition or renaming noted.