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About Venus Cabaret Theater

Venus Cabaret Theater sits within the Mercury Theater Chicago complex at 3741-3745 N Southport Ave in the heart of Lincoln Park. With roughly 80 seats arranged cabaret-style around a close-up stage, it’s the perfect setting for intimate performances, musical evenings, and special runs like The Dark Night Series. The venue shares the building with the Mercury Mainstage (approx. 280 seats), offering diverse theatre programming in a convenient, urban setting.

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Whether you’re catching a new cabaret production, a theatre night, or a one-of-a-kind performance, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket options, easy access, and partner recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to complete your night out.

Planning your visit to Venus Cabaret Theater? Here’s what to know to make the most of your experience—the intimate seating style, parking tips, transit options, and nearby stays and bites. We’re here to help you secure your seats and map out a smooth evening from start to finish.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N Southport Ave, Chicago IL 60613; Venus Cabaret Theater sits in the same building (3741-3745 N Southport Ave).
  • Capacity: Mercury Mainstage ~280 seats; Venus Cabaret Theater ~80 seats.
  • Venue type: Two-space theater complex (Mainstage + Venus Cabaret) offering traditional theatre and cabaret programming.
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not widely published; box office can assist with seat selection; Venus Cabaret is configured for cabaret-style seating around a small stage.
  • Parking & directions: Street parking common; SpotHero/ParkWhiz recommended; planning page notes parking challenges and advises early arrival.
  • Transit: CTA Brown Line (Southport stop) and Addison Red Line; buses 22, 80, 152 run nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Versey Chicago Lincoln Park (644 W Diversey Pkwy); The Robey (2018 W North Ave); Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace (3434 N Broadway); Kinzie Hotel (20 W Kinzie St).
  • Notable events: The Dark Night Series (reopened 2021); The Broads' Way (Theatre production in Venus Cabaret); Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (Mercury/venue-run); Sister Act and other productions have appeared on Mercury’s stages.