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Top Blank Canvas Venues in Chicago, IL
Explore the magic of blank canvas venues in Chicago – a dream for creatives and DIY enthusiasts. These venues are perfect for organizing themed parties or crafting personalized decor. Event organizers will adore the freedom these spaces provide; whether it's table arrangements, seating layouts, or overall decor, the canvas is yours to fill. Upgrade your celebration with a venue that aligns with the celebrant's preferences, offering a unique and customizable experience. Ready to dive in? Start exploring the top blank canvas venues in Chicago now!
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![Entire Venue at Claddagh Ring Pub in Ravenswood, Chicago, IL]()
from $99
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsCladdagh Ring PubRavenswood, Chicago, ILSScott F.
“This place was great. There was no cost to booking the party room and the staff and drinks was amazing.” -
![Artesian Space at Artesian Loft in Lakeview, Chicago, IL]()
from $135
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityArtesian Space
100 guestsArtesian LoftLakeview, Chicago, ILSStephanie M.
“I really liked the venue, location, and how flexible the manager of the space was.” -
![The Clybourn at iO Theater in Near North Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $2000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Clybourn
4350 guestsiO TheaterNear North Side, Chicago, ILDDeborah M.
“The space was perfect for our event, and everything went beautifully.” -
![Entire Gallery at NYCH Art Gallery in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $225
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Gallery
125 guestsNYCH Art GalleryLower West Side, Chicago, IL
#Supervenue
SSidney L.
“You really get precise instructions so that your event goes off without any snags.” -
![Event Area at Gallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton Market in West Loop, Chicago, IL]()
from $94
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Area
40 guestsGallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton MarketWest Loop, Chicago, ILCCorey M.
“Amazing space, great communicative host in Nosa!” -
![Semi-Private Downstairs at Tandoor Char House - Lincoln Park in Sheffield & DePaul, Chicago, IL]()
from $35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Downstairs
20 guestsTandoor Char House - Lincoln ParkSheffield & DePaul, Chicago, ILRRaquel R.
“Service was exceptional. Professional while still adding personal touches. Perfectly as described.” -
![The Studio & Small Conf. Room at IDEA Studio Event Space in Chicago Loop, IL]()
from $580
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Studio & Small Conf. Room
300 guestsIDEA Studio Event SpaceChicago Loop, ILLLindsey M.
“The IDEA Studio was an absolutely perfect venue!” -
![Creative Warehouse Space at Creative Warehouse Space in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL]()
from $99
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCreative Warehouse Space
50 guestsCreative Warehouse SpaceHumboldt Park, Chicago, ILCCoy W.
“Great spot lots of room easy to check in” -
![Blue Classroom at iO Theater in Near North Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBlue Classroom
25 guestsiO TheaterNear North Side, Chicago, ILMMelissa L.
“Their event space was perfect for my web/tablet/board gaming party with 130 guests.” -
![The Fremont at iO Theater in Near North Side, Chicago, IL]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Fremont
210 guestsiO TheaterNear North Side, Chicago, ILTThandi P.
“The venue was even more spacious than I expected and plenty of bars to accommodate my guests.” -
![Entire Venue at The Fulton West in United Center, Chicago, IL]()
from $150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsThe Fulton WestUnited Center, Chicago, ILThe Fulton West is Chicago's newest event space featuring a loft-style blank space to let your event dreams run wild! The newly renovated 3,500 square foot space is perfect for groups of 10-70 and accessible from the ground -
![Entire Venue at Vertiport Chicago FBO in Illinois Medical District, Chicago, IL]()
from $10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsVertiport Chicago FBOIllinois Medical District, Chicago, ILThe 6,400 square-foot hangar, with its high ceilings and easy load-in access, serves as a blank canvas ready to be transformed into any event style. Ideal for automotive ride & drives, sporting events, and large-scale private
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FAQs about Top Blank Canvas Venues in Chicago, IL
The cost of blank canvas venues in Chicago 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 October 2025:
| From $99 | to $225 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2500 | to $10000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $2000 | to $8269 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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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 (October 2025):
| Small blank canvas venues | up to 40 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium blank canvas venues | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Large blank canvas venues | over 135 guests | prices average $500 hire fee per hour |
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.
