iO Theater
Theatre
#8 of 313 Corporate Party venues in Chicago
#4 of 312 Corporate Event venues in Chicago
11 reviews
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1501 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60642
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Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Debbie Saul
Your Personal Event Manager from iO Theater
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Excellent communication - 4.4/5
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Spaces for hire at iO Theater
The Clybourn
Hall
·
Private space
220 seats
4350 standing
The Clybourn features a beautiful light-drenched reception space, in-house AV for any entertainment needs, and features a combination of different seating options all included within the facility rental. The Clybourn at iO makes for an impressive combination of the finest modern & natural elements. With a versatile space and a can-do onsite team, i...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $2000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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First Floor Bar
Bar
·
Shared space
150 seats
200 standing
Step inside and bask in the light and warmth of the interior, which showcases comfy yellow couches and stylish blue accents like a cozy den.
With a full-service kitchen and bar, this eclectic space is fully stocked and ready to serve your guests. The bar is the perfect backdrop to any networking event or mixer, cocktail hours, and the perfect spac...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Second Floor Bar
Event Venue
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Semi-private area
20 seats
30 standing
This bar is tucked in a corner for the perfect semi-private space. With low lighting and a bright and exciting furnishings,
our freshly renovated bar space might be a perfect match for your next event! The bold blue couches and neon-lime accents add a pop of color that's sure to delight.
No matter what type of gathering you have in mind - a cockt...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Blue Classroom
Classroom
·
Private space
15 seats
25 standing
The Blue Classroom is a small room that can accommodate up to 25 people. The modern, renovated room meets all your needs for this type of meeting.
The place is comfortable, and the blue color of the walls, carpets, and modern furniture make it a friendly place to study. You can arrange the chairs according to your needs.
The room is suitable for ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Yellow Classroom
Classroom
·
Private space
15 seats
20 standing
Are you in need of small classroom space for your next event or workshop? You may have found it!
Our newly renovated classroom is the perfect match for your needs.
With a fresh coat of yellow paint, new carpets and stylish black-bricked walls, this space has been transformed into a modern and welcoming learning environment.
So why wait? Book y...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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The Weed
Event Venue
·
Private space
75 seats
Ready for a night of theatrical action? Or are you just looking for a venue with a stage for a symposium or seminar? Breathe a sigh of relief, because you just found what you're looking for!
Don't miss out on the feeling & authenticity of live theater! Rent The Weed Space at iO Theater for your next event and be greeted by a stunning lighting and ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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The Dayton
Event Venue
·
Private space
100 seats
110 standing
Get ready to be immersed in the true, authentic experience of live theater! Rent The Dayton Space at iO Theater for your next event and be wowed by its state-of-the-art lighting and sound system that will make your evening unforgettable.
The Dayton is a medium-sized theater that can comfortably seat up to 80 people.
Perfect for actors, directors,...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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The Fremont
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
150 seats
210 standing
Shake things up for your next meeting or event and experience the true spirit of live theater! Book The Fremont Space at iO Theater for your next event and be greeted by its stunning lighting and sound system that will truly elevate your event, with a fun nod to the legacy of Chicago comedy.
The Fremont is our largest theater, capable of seating u...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
from $3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Prices and opening hours
Sunday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2000
hire fee
First Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$1500
min. spend
Second Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3500
min. spend
Monday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2000
hire fee
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3500
min. spend
Tuesday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2000
hire fee
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3500
min. spend
Wednesday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2000
hire fee
First Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$1500
min. spend
Second Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3500
min. spend
Thursday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2000
hire fee
First Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$1500
min. spend
Second Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3500
min. spend
Friday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2500
min. spend
First Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$1500
min. spend
Second Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
2:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3500
min. spend
Saturday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
The Clybourn
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$2500
min. spend
First Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$1500
min. spend
Second Floor Bar
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1000
min. spend
Blue Classroom
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
Yellow Classroom
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Weed
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Dayton
6:00 pm –
3:00 am
from
$1500
min. spend
The Fremont
5:00 pm –
10:00 pm
from
$3000
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
Facilities and catering options
Up to 4350
standing
Up to 220
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
5 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Thandi P.
Verified review
Party · 350 guests
· February 2025
Debbie was so accommodating and fantastic to work with. The venue was even more spacious than I expected and plenty of bars to accommodate my guests. Would love to work with them again.
Submitted 5 months ago
5.0
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Melissa L.
Verified review
Party · 200 guests
· November 2024
Out of the numerous large parties I've planned, iO Theater stands out as the most resourceful, flexible, and convenient event venue ever. Maureen, Charlie, and Fritz were super helpful throughout. The catering was so delicious, especially the calamari baskets. They have a free professional sound system, optional raised stage platforms, tables (with table cloths and skirts) and chairs for over 100 guests, a projector with screen, and a long white wall that can be served as a screen for 2 additional projectors! Their event space was perfect for my web/tablet/board gaming party with 130 guests. They have curtains for all the windows to create the desired low light environment. I used the projector they have in the event space but didn't use their dropdown projector screen to save space (I brought my own projector screen sheet and a staff helped me tie its anchors on the conveniently located curtain rods). Their new internet system was not yet set up for the event space but they let me hire my own internet contractor to set up faster wifi (there is one internet port for the space at the time which could let us set up internet access points). They gave us an audio person to help play our soundtrack during the entire event. The long and round tables and chairs were enough for my guests to play board games and eat on. Charlie helped us map out the set up of everything so that on the day their staff have everything ready for us. The location and parking was easy. Everything went extremely smoothly! Highly recommend iO Theater's venue space!
Submitted 6 months ago
5.0
DM
Deborah M.
Verified review
Party · 255 guests
· August 2024
Maureen and Charlie were great to work with! The space was perfect for our event, and everything went beautifully.
Submitted 11 months ago
5.0
MS
Melissa S.
Verified review
Party · 400 guests
· August 2024
This was an amazing venue! We host this party every year, and because of the size of the event and our limited budget, we often struggle to get enough space. This venue is HUGE. There is a very large and attractive upstairs room, a very large bar with wrap around mingling areas, and a very large outdoor patio where we had a great band (Roseloft) perform! They also had terrific desserts -- much better than we often are able to get. We got a ton of compliments, and we will definitely go back to IO Theater when we have our event in Chicago again in a few years! Also, we would definitely recommend the band Roseloft. We asked them to learn "Soul Man" by the Blues Brothers so that we could do a little fun dance event, and they knocked it out of the park!
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
About iO Theater
Since 1981, The iO Theater has been the foundational institution dedicated to the development of long-form improvisational theater; we’ve helped launch the careers of countless comedians and actors like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Meyers, and Jason Sudeikis (just to name a few).
Take advantage of our state-of-the-art theaters and sound systems, our multiple classrooms and breakout spaces, and our in-house kitchen and bar to make an easy full day of fun. We’ll take care of everything – a custom team-building workshop, dinner, and evening of laughter from the best improvisers in Chicago, you just bring your team.
Now, iO's creative spaces can become a background for your events, big or small!
Take advantage of our state-of-the-art theaters and sound systems, our multiple classrooms and breakout spaces, and our in-house kitchen and bar to make an easy full day of fun. We’ll take care of everything – a custom team-building workshop, dinner, and evening of laughter from the best improvisers in Chicago, you just bring your team.
Now, iO's creative spaces can become a background for your events, big or small!
FAQ
Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At iO Theater, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking is available on-site: 10 spaces
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at iO Theater:
- The Clybourn hosting 350 guests: $5000
- The Fremont hosting 120 guests: $5000
- Second Floor Bar hosting 30 guests: $200
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
iO Theater is located at 1501 North Kingsbury Street, in the Near North Side, Chicago, IL district of Chicago.
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