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About Under The White Big Top - Chicago

Under The White Big Top in Chicago is a temporary touring tent used by Cavalia for Odysseo. Located in the Soldier Field South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, this venue hosted performances with a main theatre area of roughly great seats seats, plus adjoining General Admission and Rendez-Vous VIP areas. Although the White Big Top itself is dismantled after engagements, this page captures the essentials for understanding the space, access, and nearby amenities for future visitors and fans of the production family.

Whether you’re securing your seats for an Odysseo experience or exploring the surrounding area for a pre- or post-show visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations for hotels and dining in Chicago’s vibrant Museum Campus neighborhood.

Important notes: The White Big Top was a temporary touring structure; the 2017 Chicago engagement concluded and the tent was dismantled. The information here reflects the historic setup and how guests typically accessed the venue when active. For the latest in Chicago event venues and Cavalia-related experiences, rely on official sources and our trusted partner network.

  • Capacity: Approximately the best available price seats in the main theatre, with adjacent General Admission Entrance tent and the Rendez-Vous VIP tent for premium experiences.
  • Address: Soldier Field South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.
  • Parking: Soldier Field parking lots are available; advance private/event parking can be arranged. Check Soldier Field directions and parking page for rates and access.
  • Transit: Nearby Metra access via 18th Street Station, plus CTA options. Soldier Field provides directions and transit details.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave), Palmer House Hilton (17 E Monroe St), Marriott Marquis Chicago (2121 S Prairie Ave).
  • Notable events: Cavalia’s Odysseo Chicago (under the White Big Top) in 2017; the production previously performed under the White Big Top in Chicago in 2009.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 2,000 spectators under the White Big Top (plus adjoining General Admission and Rendez-Vous VIP tents).
  • Address/venue: Soldier Field South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.
  • Venue type: Temporary touring tent (White Big Top) used by Cavalia for Odysseo.
  • Seating/chart: Approximately 2,000-seat theatre layout; includes Rendez-Vous VIP tent and General Admission Entrance tent.
  • Parking: Soldier Field parking lots available; advance private/event parking can be arranged; see Soldier Field directions and parking page for rates and access.
  • Transit: Nearby Metra access (18th Street Station) and CTA options; directions and transit details provided by Soldier Field.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave), Palmer House Hilton (17 E Monroe St), Marriott Marquis Chicago (2121 S Prairie Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: Cavalia’s Odysseo Chicago (under the White Big Top) in 2017; Cavalia previously performed under the White Big Top in Chicago in 2009.
  • Demolished/renamed: The White Big Top is a temporary touring structure; the 2017 Chicago engagement concluded and the tent was dismantled; no permanent venue remains in use for this production.