Off-Season Rentals
Off-season event rentals at Ravinia promise a specialized, private experience in a renowned cultural venue. Away from the bustling summer concert season, the flexibility of off-season rentals ensures a memorable event with personalized touches, making your gathering at Ravinia a truly distinctive affair. Ravinia’s serene surroundings and versatile event spaces provide an ideal backdrop for any occasion.
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Dining Pavilion
Discover the inviting rental spaces within Ravinia’s Dining Pavilion, where indoor comfort seamlessly merges with outdoor allure. With four distinct areas to choose from, each offering its own ambiance and character, you’ll find the perfect setting for your event. Each space boasts indoor and outdoor optionality; Ravinia's Dining Pavilion provides flexibility and scenic beauty to elevate your experience.
Space Details
- Two event spaces are included with the option to add additional rooms
- Seamlessly transition between outdoor and indoor spaces
Pricing
- Space rental (choose any two spaces from the options below):
- $10,000 on Weekdays
- $15,000 for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings
- $25,000 for Private Celebrations (weddings, mitzvahs, reunions)
- Please note that a day-of coordinator or planner is required for Private Celebrations
- A $1,500 facilities fee applies to all off-season rentals to cover parking, security, and gate staff
- Add-on space rental (priced per additional space):
- $1,000 on Weekdays
- $1,500 for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings
- Food and beverage minimum starting at $35,000
- Actual pricing varies based on party size and menu selections.
Tree Top Lounge & The Negaunee Foundation Porch
The Tree Top Lounge at Ravinia offers a relaxed, inviting atmosphere with its blend of comfortable furniture and friendly farm tables adorned with plant life. This cozy space is perfect for guests to unwind and socialize in a serene setting amidst Ravinia’s natural beauty. Meanwhile, the Porch provides a charming outdoor experience, overlooking the North Lawn. With its skylights and spacious layout, it blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, giving your elevated party a charming ambience.
Space Details
- Indoor capacity: 200 seated dinner / 250 reception-style / 45 meeting set-up, click to view example floorplans
- Outdoor capacity: 100 seated dinner / 120 reception-style, available seasonally
- Second floor, North end
- A/V capabilities
- High-top round tables, high-top rectangular tables, low-top rectangular tables, couches, armchairs, bar seating
Park View & The Negaunee Foundation Terrace
Elevate your event in the uplifting atmosphere of Park View, a venue designed to provide panoramic views of the beautiful Ravinia grounds. From this warm and inviting space, guests can enjoy indoor comfort alongside picturesque outdoor scenery.
Space Details
- Indoor capacity: 150 seated dinner / 175 reception-style / 150 presentation seating / 45 meeting set-up, click to view example floorplans
- Outdoor capacity: 64 seated dinner, available seasonally
- Second floor, South end
- A/V capabilities
- Low-top square tables, bar seating
Lawn Bar & Patio
Featuring two bars, this contemporary space brings the outdoors inside with retractable walls that take you right out to Ravinia’s iconic Lawn. With a back-lit statement wall and cozy booths, Lawn Bar captures the vibrant Ravinia spirit.
Space Details
- Indoor capacity: 90 seated dinner / 150 reception-style, click to view example floorplans
- Outdoor capacity: 74 seated dinner, available seasonally
- First floor, North end
- A/V capabilities
- Low-top square tables, high-top round tables
Ravinia Market & BMO Market Terrace
Your group will feel right at home in the laid-back atmosphere of the Ravinia Market and BMO Market Terrace. Tucked away at ground level, this casual dining space exudes a welcoming vibe perfect for relaxed gathering.
The Audrey
Perfect for corporate retreats, The Audrey includes several distinct, modern spaces. The Foyer and Lobby are the gateway to your event, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing a stunning panoramic view of Ravinia's North Lawn. The Gallery features an exhibition on Ravinia history, providing a site-specific backdrop to your cocktail party. And, the stunning Sandra K. Crown Theater features a gorgeous design, a small stage, and brand new audio/visual equipment.
Details
- Capacity: 60 seated dinner, 130 reception-style, 130 classroom-style, click to view example floorplans
- Elevated A/V capabilities
- Fully indoors, climate regulated
- High-top round tables, low-top round tables, theatre seating
Pricing
- Space rental: $5,000
- A $1,500 facilities fee applies to all off-season rentals to cover parking, security, and gate staff
- Food and beverage minimum: $15,000
- Actual pricing varies based on menu selections. Additional audiovisual fees can apply.
Martin Theatre
The Martin Theatre is the only building that remains from the original construction of Ravinia, which opened in 1904. Beautifully restored in 1992, the 850-seat concert hall is home to stunning performances by the world’s finest chamber ensembles and vocal and instrumental soloists.
Details
- Capacity: 850 theatre seating, click to view seating chart
- Elevated A/V capabilities
- Fully indoors, climate regulated
- Theatre seating
Pricing
- Space rental: $25,000
- Off-season Facilities fee: $1,500
- Food & Beverage minimum: $2,500 for cash bar service / $30,000 off-season minimum
- Actual pricing varies based on menu selections. Additional audio/visual fees can apply.
Bennett Gordon Hall
Located at the south end of the park, Bennett Gordon Hall, in the John D. Harza Building, is a 430-seat, jewel-like recital hall. First opening its doors in 1988, Bennett Gordon Hall (BGH) is Ravinia’s year-round venue featuring a microcosm of the Festival’s diverse programming.
Details
- Capacity: 430 theatre seating, click to view seating chart
- Elevated A/V capabilities
- Fully indoors, climate regulated
- Theatre seating
- Lobby, practice spaces included
Pricing
- Space rental: $5,000+
- Off-season facilities fee included in rental
- Food & Beverage minimum: $2,000 for cash bar service / $15,000 off-season minimum
- Actual pricing varies based on menu selections. Additional audio/visual fees can apply.