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About Navy Pier - CA

Welcome to Navy Pier - CA, home to versatile event spaces like the Festival Hall and the Aon Grand Ballroom. This hub by the lake hosts concerts, trade shows, conferences, and large public gatherings. Whether you’re planning a big convention or a star-studded concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and navigate the day with ease.

Located along the Chicago shoreline, Navy Pier offers expansive exhibition areas, flexible ballrooms, and scenic views. The complex includes multiple meeting rooms, Lakeview Terrace, and on-site amenities designed to make events smooth from arrival to exit. As your trusted connection, we’ll share essential seating information, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining that fit a range of budgets and tastes.

Venue overview: Navy Pier - CA encompasses the Navy Pier Event Center, including Festival Hall (up to ~8,505 attendees) and the Aon Grand Ballroom (theater seating up to 2,000 or standing room for about 5,000). For planning, consider the space type and capacity when selecting dates, seating arrangements, or room setups. The Pier is not demolished or renamed; the on-site Sable at Navy Pier Curio Collection by Hilton opened in 2021 and sits adjacent to the Pier, providing convenient lodging and dining options for attendees.

Parking and access: Two on-site garages (West and East) offer combined capacity for roughly 1,500 vehicles. EV charging is available. Height clearances are East ~7'9

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venues: Navy Pier Event Center with Festival Hall (170,000 sq ft exhibition space), Aon Grand Ballroom, Lakeview Terrace, and other meeting rooms.
  • Capacities: Festival Hall supports large shows (up to about 8,505 people); Aon Grand Ballroom seats up to 2,000 (theater) or 5,000 (standing).
  • Parking: Two on-site garages (West and East) with a combined capacity of ~1,500 vehicles; EV charging available; height clearances: East ~7'9", West ~6'3".
  • Transit and access: Direct CTA bus service (lines 29 State, 65 Grand, 66 Chicago, 124 Navy Pier, 2 Hyde Park Express) and water taxi/divvy options; easy access from downtown.
  • Nearby hotel: Sable at Navy Pier (900 E Grand Ave) – Curio Collection by Hilton; 223 rooms with on-site dining and rooftop venues; opened 2021.
  • Notable events hosted: Concerts, trade shows, conferences, and large public events are common at Festival Hall and the Aon Grand Ballroom; Navy Pier is a major repeat destination drawing millions annually.
  • Renamed/demolition note: Navy Pier itself is not demolished or renamed; a new on-site hotel, Sable at Navy Pier, opened in 2021 and operates adjacent to the Pier.