Merit School of Music’s versatile music center in Chicago’s West Loop offers a wide range of competitively priced space rental options to accommodate performances, rehearsals, receptions, lectures, meetings, and other community events.
At this time, we are not renting out individual classrooms or practice rooms.
Our acoustically engineered rental spaces are designed to make musicians shine.
Plus, 100% of your rental costs support Merit’s mission to deliver high-quality music education to Chicagoland youth.
Whether or not your event is a musical one, our expert rentals team will work with you to customize the space to your needs.
Big or small—all events held at Merit include complimentary onsite event support, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience for you and your guests.
Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Merit is a short distance from suburban commuter stations, CTA trains and buses, and major highways, making it convenient for anyone in Chicagoland.
Our music center is also surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and parks—perfect for pre- or post-event activities!
Designed specifically for acoustic chamber music, Gottlieb Hall is our largest performance hall, providing a stunning setting for all musical and stage performances, lectures, recordings, auditions — any occasion where stellar acoustics are key.
The two-level hall seats up to 350 people (250-seat floor, 100-seat balcony). Main-level seats may be removed to create an open and airy space to accommodate cocktail receptions, banquets, or other custom set-ups.
The 1,000-sq. foot performance stage accommodates 80 seats.
A large, multi-purpose space delivering high sound quality, Foreman Hall is ideal for group rehearsals, performances, recitals, large meetings, lectures, receptions, or any event accommodating up to 175 seats.
Frequently used for performances, rehearsals, and large meetings, Polk Brothers Hall offers a high-quality acoustical space and flexible seating options for up to 90 seats.
Merit’s Community Room (90-seat capacity) is a great option for smaller meetings, receptions, and presentations. Located directly off our lobby and featuring a full wall of east-facing windows, this sunny room is built for community building!
At this time, we are not renting out individual classrooms or practice rooms.
Questions? Contact our rentals team.
Merit's room rentals are competitively priced and 100% of all rental fees help us provide equal access to high-quality music instruction to the youth of Chicago. We offer rentals by the hour or for the day at a discounted rate.
| Hall | Hourly Rate | Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Gottlieb |
$265/hour |
$1,600 |
|
Foreman |
$160/hour |
$950 |
|
Polk |
$110/hour |
$650 |
|
Community Room |
$110/hour |
$650 |
Fill out our rental inquiry form to get the process started!
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
312-786-9428
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