Shake things up for your next meeting or event – get the full iO experience by taking a break from the everyday grind and join us at our theater and training center at our historic venue on Kingsbury St. Take advantage of our multiple classrooms, our state of the art theaters and sound system, and our nifty kitchen and bar to make a full day of fun. We’ll take care of everything – a custom workshop, dinner and evening of laughter from the best improvisers in Chicago, you just bring your team.
Includes/Amenities
- Swanky facilities showcasing world-famous Chicago improvisation legends
- 4 available theaters
- 5 available studios/break out rooms
- AV including a technician on site on the day of your event
- Furniture including banquet rounds, high-tops and chairs
- Five hour rental, includes set-up and breakdown time
- A dedicated and enthusiastic event professional to help your team from contracting to clean-up
Event Spaces
This beautiful light-drenched reception space makes for an impressive combination of the finest modern & natural elements. Book for your evening receptions, day-time conferences, or as the background for your next corporate offsite.
Capicity
- Standing 275
- Seated 210
- Seated with dance floor 170
Capacity: 75
Good For: Conferences, Breakout sessions, Showcases, Performances, Presentations, Large Meetings
Capacity: 150
Good For: Presentations, Conference, Seminars, Workshops, and Performances
Capacity: 150
Good For: Presentations, Conference, Seminars, Workshops, and Performances
Capacity: 75
Good For: Presentations, Conference, Seminars, Breakouts, Workshops and Performances
Capacity: 15-30
Good For: The perfection addition to your conference – these 5 themed rooms are good for breakout sessions, conference calls, small team huddles, podcast recording, and brainstorming sessions
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Capacity: 200 standing, 50 seated
Good For: Group dining, evening receptions, outdoor events
Capacity: 200 standing
Good For: Happy Hours, Breakout Meetings, Casual Receptions
FAQ:
Yes! We can create a custom show just for your team to enjoy after a long day of workshops or meetings. You can also book comics directly through iO for your event for emceeing purposes, reach out using the event inquiry form below to get started.
We have an in-house kitchen available for your event needs, and outside catering is available for an additional fee.
Our loading dock is available for easy load-in/load-out. Address: 1501 N Kingsbury St
Event rentals are typically five hours, including set-up and breakdown of your event, but additional event time can be made available. All events must end by 1 AM CST.
Yes, the iO Theatre is ADA compliant
Yes, we do require event insurance for any events booked onsite.
Full venue capacity is ~1000. Yes, pending availability we can offer a full venue buyout for your special event. Email Maureen at mnolan@ioimprov.com for more information.
Coat check, security, additional greeters, valet parking can all be arranged for you for additional fees
