THE Mart

THE MART is a landmark Chicago destination offering a varied collection of spaces for meetings, conferences, receptions, trade events and corporate gatherings. Located in the city’s Merchandise Mart complex, the venue combines a central location with a choice of indoor and outdoor settings, allowing organisers to shape an event around the occasion, guest numbers and desired atmosphere.

WorkLife Meetings provides a dedicated conference centre of approximately 21,000 square feet. It includes private meeting rooms, collaboration areas and networking space for up to 300 guests, making it suitable for seminars, workshops, presentations, training days and business meetings. Organisers benefit from an on-site event coordination team, hospitality-focused arrival arrangements, high-speed wireless internet, built-in audio and video connectivity, private phone booths and an on-site AV manager.

For receptions, dinners and social business events, Marshall’s Landing offers a stylish lounge setting on the second floor, with river views, plush seating, a 40-seat bar and private dining areas. The venue can host private and semi-private events for groups from 10 to 450 people, with full-service catering and drinks packages available.

River Park adds an outdoor option beside the Chicago River, with greenery, open-air seating and room for tented galas. Its adjacent drive can support event production, while the nearby boat dock creates an attractive arrival or departure point for guests. Across its event spaces, THE MART supports meetings, cocktail receptions, tradeshows, private dining and other professionally organised occasions, with catering, AV and practical venue support available to help planners deliver a polished event in a distinctive Chicago setting.