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About Under the Big Top - Chicago
Under the Big Top in Chicago is a temporary, portable Cirque du Soleil venue set up in the Soldier Field South Lot. With a seating capacity typically between 2,000 and 3,000, the tent hosts world-class performances including Cirque shows like Alegría and Volta, along with other touring productions. The Big Top is not a permanent structure; the tent is erected for events and then moved, while Soldier Field remains a central hub for events in Chicago.
If you’re planning a night out, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.
When you book with us, you’re getting a straightforward process to lock in your tickets. We’ll guide you through available seating (including great seats and the section you want options), parking choices (on-site museum campus lots with pre-purchase via Soldier Field Parking), and convenient transit routes. The venue sits on the Museum Campus, just north of McCormick Place, with easy access to the CTA Red/Green/Orange Lines at Roosevelt, multiple bus routes, and Metra stops on 18th Street.
Nearby hotels and dining are an essential part of a smooth show-night plan. The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago is about a mile away and connected to McCormick Place, making it a popular choice for attendees. We highlight affiliate partners for easy booking at trusted hotels and nearby restaurants so you can focus on the show and not the details. Remember, the Big Top is temporary, but your ticket experience doesn’t have to be. Secure your seats, plan your trip, and enjoy the show.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 (Soldier Field South Lot).
- Venue type: Temporary Cirque du Soleil Big Top tent, a portable touring venue.
- Capacity: Approximately 2,000–3,000 seats depending on configuration.
- Parking: On-site museum campus parking with pre-purchase options via Soldier Field Parking; multiple lots available.
- Transit: Accessible via CTA Red/Green/Orange Lines (Roosevelt station nearby), several bus routes, and Metra stops (18th Street) nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago (1 mile away, connected to McCormick Place; many events shuttle from nearby hotels).
- Notable Chicago events hosted: Cavalia Odysseo (April 2017), Cirque du Soleil shows such as Alegría (scheduled for Chicago in 2020) and Volta (2019) at the Under the Big Top.
- Renamed/demolished note: The Big Top Chicago is not a permanent venue; the tent is erected for events and later moved; Soldier Field itself remains active.