Chicago · Local Events
Festivals in Grant Park across the street, and some of the city’s biggest parties under our own roof.
What’s On
Whether you’re a sports lover or a music aficionado, the Windy City offers something for every traveler, and some of its biggest events happen right outside our door.
Grant Park, across Michigan Avenue, hosts Lollapalooza every summer and the Chicago Marathon finish every October. And some of the city’s biggest parties happen right here at the Congress. These are only some of the many things to do in downtown Chicago.
Under Our Roof
Grab your best costume and bring your friends: the annual Halloween Ball at the Congress Plaza Hotel is a feast for the senses, with dancing, drinks, incredible haunts, and one of the biggest Halloween crowds in Chicago.
Call for Tickets
Ring in the New Year at the Congress Plaza Hotel, home to one of the city’s most iconic New Year’s celebrations, with thousands of guests, bars and a food buffet included, and Chicago’s top DJs across multiple party rooms and dance floors.
Call for TicketsFor dates and tickets, call us at (312) 427-3800.
Across the Street
This four-day festival brings the top names in music to Grant Park, across the street from the hotel, with stages along the shores of Lake Michigan every summer.
Lollapalooza
One of the six World Marathon Majors, run every October, with its finish line in Grant Park and views of the city as runners race toward the end.
Chicago MarathonMore about the park on our Grant Park page, and what’s nearby at Navy Pier and the museums.
Back at the Hotel
Stay steps from the festivities, then come back to a large room and a drink in the Congress Lounge.
