Experience Center
Event Venue + STUDIO
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.
Event Venue
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.
Production Studio
Our production studio with full broadcast capabilities makes creating engaging digital content a breeze. The LED wall set and stage provide a myriad of design options for your program. Backed by our technical production team, we can stream your event to any platform.
Events
Moonlight Studios is perfect for corporate events, conferences, product launches, discussion panels, fashion shows, experiential events, art exhibitions, weddings and magical galas. We bring our knowledge, experience and an individualized approach to each event, exceeding the expectations of our clients and their guests.
Event Venue & Production Studio Details
Specifications
Venue
15,000 square feet of versatile spaces
Up to 700 person capacity
Open floor plan, lofted ceilings, unique architectural features
Easy street level access/ADA compliant
Production room/green room
Automobile accessible
Interior branding opportunities
Comfortable temperature control
Catering kitchen prep room
Easy access to public transportation
Studio
2.9MM 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
BUILT-IN VENUE TECH
26 DMX controlled down lights
4 dimmable chandeliers
High-speed internet
Media servers
Rigging points
Power distribution system
Backup generator with failover
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
AMENITIES
(15) 72” Dining tables
(9) 24” x 42” Highboys with a hardwood surface
(5) Coat racks & hangers (up to 200 coats)
Event Venue & Production Studio Gallery
Spaces & Capacities
Our facility consists of several versatile spaces including Moonlight Studio, two galleries, production office/green room, control rooms and broadcast suites. All of the spaces are interconnected and can be configured with endless possibilities. In addition, the foyer may be used to create a totally unique experience.
Moonlight Studio
- Seated Dinner: 280
Cocktail Reception: 450
Classroom: 240
Theater: 350
Gallery
- Seated Dinner: 100
Cocktail Reception: 150
Classroom: 120
Theater: 150
Moonlight Suite
- Guests: 20
Foyer
- Cocktail Reception: 120
Broadcast Suites
- Broadcast quality live streaming to any platform
Floor plans
Location
Moonlight Studios is located in Chicago’s unique West Loop neighborhood
Latest projects
A Night with Flo Rida
A high-energy social event transformed Moonlight Studios Chicago with custom environments, interactive entertainment, aerial performances, and a live performance by ...
Masquerade-Inspired Social Event
A Masquerade-Inspired Social Event brought together custom décor, dramatic lighting, florals, live entertainment, and production to completely rework the space ...
The Select Better Challenge
The Select Better Challenge brought product demonstrations, branded activations, live entertainment, and integrated production together for a hands-on product ...
Baja Blast Summer Series Pop Up
Baja Blast Summer Series Pop Up transformed our venue into a branded beach party with live music and custom ...
Two Friends X Smirnoff Pop Up
Moonlight Studios turned into an immersive brand activation featuring hidden reveals, themed environments, and a surprise concert experience.
Rhythms of Water Gala
The Rhythms of Water Gala 2025 at Moonlight Studios Chicago brought music, dance, and visual art together in a versatile ...
City of Big Dreams Gala
Moonlight Studios Chicago provided the perfect space for the City of Big Dreams Gala, hosting live performances, interactive art, and ...
Create Now Chicago
Adobe brought Chicago’s creator community together for Create Now Chicago at Moonlight Studios Chicago. The industrial-chic venue hosted interactive booths, ...
Trust In Practice Summit
Moonlight Studios Chicago provided full production support for the 2025 Trust in Practice Summit, a multi-day event that brought together ...
Thrive
We were excited to welcome AHEAD back to Moonlight Studios Chicago for their 2025 Sales Kickoff—marking their third consecutive year ...
Illumination
Illumination: A Halloween Gala of Light, Life, and Hope showcased the best of what Moonlight Studios Chicago has to ...
Late Nights in Chicago
Moonlight Studios Chicago provided a versatile space for Late Nights in Chicago, supporting a live concert and show taping with ...