Lakeside Ballroom

The Lakeside Ballroom is part of the iconic Lakeside Center at Chicago’s McCormick Place, situated directly along Lake Michigan. This expansive ballroom offers 44,754 square feet and can be divided into two equal-sized rooms, providing flexibility for a wide range of events. The venue is integrated with the broader convention complex, featuring convenient access via sky bridges to other McCormick Place buildings and offering landscaped outdoor terraces overlooking the lake. Designed in the International Style by renowned architects Gene Summers and Helmut Jahn, the Lakeside Center is recognized as a significant architectural achievement. As Chicago’s largest waterfront event space, the ballroom is ideal for unforgettable gatherings, accompanied by stunning city and lakefront views.