Moonlight Studios Chicago

Event Space
Chicago, IL

Located in Chicago’s hot West Loop neighborhood, Moonlight Studios is a turn-key event venue and production studio designed for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.

Number of spaces

6 event spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 350
Max Standing: 450

Food & Beverage

Exclusive catering only
Preferred beverage vendors available

Technology

Exclusive A/V vendors only

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About

Located in Chicago’s hot West Loop neighborhood, Moonlight Studios is a unique venue and studio optimized for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Our built-in venue tech features an LED wall set and stage, livestream studio capabilities, and multiple broadcast and production suites. Modern finishes and reclaimed accents provide a visually interesting yet neutral backdrop for events and shoots. Our event venue features unique and versatile spaces for special events and production. The industrial chic event space, located in a 15,000 square foot repurposed factory, consists of a main open studio, two gallery spaces, and a production office or green room.


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Year Established

2014

Vibe

Industrial

Capacity

Max Seated: 350 Max Standing: 450

Leadership

Women-Owned

Features

Coat Check

Food & Beverage

Exclusive catering only
Preferred beverage vendors available

Client cannot bring to Moonlight Studios any food or beverage from any outside sources other than those approved by Moonlight Studios. Additionally, Moonlight Studios does not maintain a liquor license and therefore one of our licensed preferred caterers must serve any alcoholic beverages that are brought on the premises.

Technology

Exclusive A/V vendors only

Venue Tech: 2.9 MM LED wall set, Media servers/content switching system, Multi-camera switching package, ISO/PGM recording package, Jib, GFX playback, Video playback, Studio lighting package, Audio package, DSMs, TTL teleprompter, Comm. Broadcast: Tricaster 2 Elite broadcast switcher, Broadcast audio console, NewTek Talkshow 4000s, Inbound call manager audio console, Graphics workstation, Video playback, Dedicated gigabit connectivity with redundant failover, Backup generator with failover.

Health & Safety

Staff is vaccinated against COVID-19

All visitors and staff are required to be masked as per Chicago safety initiatives.

Transportation

We work with a full-service valet company, VIP Valet Services, that can do full valet or can provide a self-park option where you can rent a parking lot from our neighbors, however, we ask you to hire a minimum of 2 traffic directors to help guests self-park and help Ubers get in and out of our driveway.

Furniture

(15) 72” Dining tables, (5) 31”x30” Silver cabaret tables, (5) 31”x42” Silver highboys, (9) 24” x 42” Highboys with hardwood tops, (5) Coat racks & hangers (200 coats)

Cancellations

The final cancellation fee will be determined on a sliding scale and based on the date of cancellation. Date of Cancellation Percentage Amount Owed: up to 180 days in advance 50%, 179 days to 30 days in advance 75% , 29 days or less in advance 100%.

Load In

The loading area can be accessed at 433 N. Bishop Street/Hubbard. Vendors will need to load in through the back alley and then move their cars/trucks to the street for parking. There is free street parking in the area.

Permits and Insurance

Moonlight Studios requires a COI for every event which is due no later than 10 days prior to the rental date. The insurance must list Moonlight Studios, its landlord, employees, contractors, and contracted vendors as additionally insured and protect against bodily injury property damage, personal injury, and other loss arising out of the use and occupancy of the premises.

Discounts for Nonprofits

20%


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