Blank Canvas Venues for Rent in Chicago, IL

The cost of blank canvas venues averages around $150 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Chicago, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:

• The Clybourn at iO Theater in Near North Side - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue was even more spacious than I expected and plenty of bars to accommodate my guests.’

• Entire Venue at Claddagh Ring Pub in Ravenswood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘There was no cost to booking the party room and the staff and drinks was amazing.’

• Artesian Space at Artesian Loft in Lakeview - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘He was willing to let me adjust the time several times which was very helpful.’

You'll find blank canvas venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Chicago, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):

These are the venues within 1.3 mi from central Chicago, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Studio & Small Conf. Room at IDEA Studio Event Space on 111 East Wacker Drive - 0.3 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘I cannot possibly recommend this venue enough!!’
• Whole Venue at Addington Gallery on 704 North Wells Street - 1.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: Located in Chicago, Addington Gallery is a stylish and intimate space, perfect for hosting small events that feel special and personal. With a capacity of up to 30 people, it’s ideal for keeping gatherings cozy and ensuring...
• Entire Studio at Salon Snob on 445 West Erie Street Loft #110 - 1.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: The space fits up to 50 people. It works well for photoshoots, video production, and workshops. Furniture cannot be moved without prior approval.

Blank canvas venues are unfurnished venues available for rent, allowing clients to fully customize and decorate the space according to their specific event vision, theme, and layout. This flexibility grants you considerable freedom in transforming the venue to suit your event. While these locations offer essential amenities such as lighting, restrooms, and electricity, you are responsible for setting up your event.

When renting a blank canvas venue like Ave 25 Twelve or Chi 5, expect to start with a large, empty room that you’ll transform by bringing in your own seating, tables, lighting, catering, entertainment, and decorative elements like draping to achieve your ideal layout and design. Be prepared to put in work decorating.