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Event Production & AV Services in Chicago, IL
Convention, arena, and gala production across Chicago.
Chicago hosts some of the country’s largest conventions alongside a deep roster of theaters, arenas, and lakefront venues. We travel in with our own crew and gear so a major-market event runs on a standard we control end to end.
Why Chicago planners bring us in
A McCormick Place general session and a Navy Pier ballroom gala are different animals, so we bring gear sized to each and coordinate rigging, power, and load-in with the venue rather than improvising.
What we produce in Chicago
Live Sound & Audio
Crystal-clear PA, wireless mics, and mixing for general sessions, panels, and galas.
Lighting & Special Effects
Stage washes, spots, uplighting, and effects that set the tone for any room.
Video Wall & Projection
LED walls, projection, and image magnification (IMAG) that keep every seat engaged.
Live Streaming
Multi-camera broadcast and hybrid streaming for remote and virtual attendees.
Video & Broadcast
Cameras, switching, and recording for keynotes, hearings, and product launches.
AV & IT Installation
Permanent AV integration for boardrooms, worship spaces, and commercial facilities.
Chicago venues we cover
We produce across Chicago’s convention, arena, and lakefront venues, including:
- McCormick Place, large trade shows and general sessions
- United Center, arena-scale productions and brand events
- Navy Pier (Aon Grand Ballroom), lakefront galas and receptions
- The Chicago Theatre, theater-style keynotes and awards nights
- Hilton Chicago, downtown conferences and ballroom events
Events we produce in Chicago
These are the events our clients book us for most, full-scale production for each.
Meetings & Conferences
In-person and hybrid meetings, general sessions, and everything a modern conference needs.
Award Ceremony & Gala
Every detail of a night where the production has to match the significance of the moment.
Festivals & Concerts
Sound, staging, and video built for crowds of any size, from a few hundred to a few thousand.
Political & Government
Rallies, campaigns, legislative meetings, and closed-door sessions, backed by NDAs.
Trade Shows & Conventions
Booth AV, general session production, and show-floor infrastructure for exhibitors.
Private Events
Weddings, milestone celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and life celebrations.
Why Chicago clients choose Prime AV
- Our own crew and gear, no third-party brokering the week of your show.
- 16+ years and 180+ five-star reviews producing high-stakes events.
- Nonpartisan and NDA-backed for sensitive government and corporate work.
- One accountable team for sound, video, lighting, and staging.
Frequently asked questions
From complete event production services to single-service AV support, Prime AV covers every event format in this area.
THE PRIME AV STANDARD
Backed by numbers, not adjectives.
Selected Work
Proof, not promises.
A look at recent productions, from corporate general sessions to festival main stages.
Beyond event production, Prime AV also handles permanent video wall installation for lobbies, command centers, and campuses, and produces turnkey groundbreaking ceremonies for new buildings and facilities.
Do you travel to Chicago for events?
Yes. We fly our production leads in and ship gear so your Chicago event runs on the same crew and standard as our home-market work.
Can you produce at McCormick Place?
Yes. We scale to convention-hall trade shows and general sessions and coordinate rigging, power, and load-in with the venue’s production office and labor rules.
What kinds of events do you cover in Chicago?
Conventions, corporate general sessions, product launches, and lakefront galas across the city.
How early should we plan a Chicago event?
For a major market with union labor and large halls, several weeks of lead time keeps crew, gear, and logistics aligned.
Planning an event in Chicago?
Tell us about your event and we will put together a detailed quote, usually within one business day.