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The Second Floor Loft at The Highland Loft

Event Space in a Loft
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Private space
168 East Highland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60120 –
Downtown Elgin, IL
Up to 400
seats
Up to 397
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Second Floor Loft is an Event Space in The Highland Loft that features exposed brick walls and tall open ceilings, giving the room an industrial loft character.

Design: The interior presents a wide, columned expanse of polished hardwood punctuated by overhead string lighting and mirrored disco balls. The windows admit ample natural light and the room reads as airy and evenly proportioned.

Features: The space provides a clear open floor that doubles as a dancefloor and includes plentiful power outlets to support live or amplified music. The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and allows own music or an external DJ. Multiple elevator options provide vendor access to the loft for load‑in.

Ideal for: Hosts arranging a music‑forward reception or a relaxed, seated meal will find the loft's open layout and dancefloor well suited.

What guests say: The space's acoustics provide clarity that often reduces the need for heavy amplification. The space's management is attentive and supportive, which streamlines planning and on‑the‑day coordination.

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Per session
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
from $6500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 397
  • Dining
    up to 400

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site (2000 spaces)
  • Bar services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Set up
  • Clean up
  • Event coordinator
  • Service staff
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

About The Highland Loft

The Highland Loft is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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The First Floor Loft at
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hire fee / per session
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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Marilyn Mensching
Member of Tagvenue since March 2023
10h Response time
70% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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