The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge
Wedding venue in Evanston, Illinois
About The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge
The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge is a restored 1920s venue in downtown Evanston offering over 6,000 sq ft of flexible event space, including a two‑story ballroom, an adjoining lounge, a pre‑function cocktail area, and a garden terrace for photos. The ballroom can be arranged in several layouts—banquet (up to 220 guests), banquet‑and‑dance (200), chevron (150), theatre (200) or cocktail reception (300). Amenities include valet parking, a state‑of‑the‑art A/V system with two 10'x10' projector screens, one‑touch lighting, a baby‑grand piano, and two dressing rooms with a bridal suite. An in‑house culinary team led by Executive Chef Anthony Krause provides customizable plated and buffet menu packages. The venue hosts weddings, ceremonies and receptions, assigning a dedicated event manager and limiting bookings to one event per day.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Price
- From $17,000
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Banquet hall
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge
- Website: crystalevanston.com
- Phone: (847) 570-4400
- Address: 529 Davis Street
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