Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Seating Chart
The Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom is a standing-room concert hall at 1106 W Lawrence Avenue in Chicago's Uptown, one block from the Lawrence L stop. Brothers William and Andrew Karzas opened it in July 1926 as a dance hall, and it has also been a roller rink, a boxing venue and a disco. Its interior was built to look like the courtyard of a Moorish castle under a painted night-sky ceiling. Live Nation has owned it since 2017, and in August 2019 Byline Bank became its name sponsor.
Quick answer
Live Nation's private-events sheet lists the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom at up to 4,000 for a standing reception, while a 2020 Ticketmaster guide called it a 5,000-capacity room. The venue doesn't post an official concert capacity. Nearly all tickets are standing general admission.
- It opened in July 1926 as a dance hall.
- Balcony seats and a floor riser are sold as paid upgrades.
- The venue is cashless, and tickets are mobile only.
- The Lawrence Red Line stop is one block away.
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Sections at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
The Aragon is one big standing ballroom with a balcony around three sides and a few paid upgrades for height or a seat. The layout below comes from the venue's own visit page and Live Nation's floor plan.
- Ballroom floor — general admission standing
- Floor riser — a paid upgrade with a raised view
- Balcony seats — a limited paid upgrade upstairs
- Balcony VIP Club — two lounges, sold as an upgrade
- Premium boxes — in the balcony
Best seats at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
The Aragon is standing room only, and every ticket is general admission unless the listing says otherwise. If you want height or a seat, buy an upgrade. For most shows, a limited number are sold on show night: a floor riser, balcony seats or balcony VIP Club access, usually $30 to $80 per person. On Live Nation's floor plan, the balcony wraps the back and both long sides of the room in a U, open at the stage end.
Tips before you go
Bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed and are searched. The venue is fully cashless, tickets are mobile only, and age limits change from show to show. The box office opens at noon on show days only. The Aragon doesn't run any parking and points guests to SpotHero, and the Red Line's Lawrence stop, an accessible station, is one block away.
How to read the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom seating chart
General admission tickets cover the ballroom floor, which is upstairs from the street-level lobby. For most shows, a limited number of upgrades are sold at the lobby upgrades table on show night. They cover a raised floor riser, balcony seats or access to the balcony VIP Club.
The balcony runs along the back and both long sides of the room. Bars are spread through the main venue, including a balcony bar at the rear.
Accessible seating is in a designated space in the balcony, reached by elevator. Buy a general admission ticket, then contact the venue; day-of requests are first come, first served, for the guest and one companion. The VIP Club has no direct elevator access, but the rest of the balcony, including the premium boxes, does. Assistive listening devices are offered at every event, and the venue is KultureCity certified.
Building a seating chart for an event at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Live Nation rents the Aragon for private events of up to 4,000 for a reception or 1,868 at a banquet. Smaller rooms include the Mezzanine for 625, the Lobby for 275 and two balcony VIP lounges for 40 each.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom?
- Live Nation's private-events sheet lists the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom at up to 4,000 for a standing reception, while a 2020 Ticketmaster guide called it a 5,000-capacity room. The venue doesn't post an official concert capacity. Nearly all tickets are standing general admission.
- What are the best seats at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom?
- The Aragon is standing room only, and every ticket is general admission unless the listing says otherwise. If you want height or a seat, buy an upgrade. For most shows, a limited number are sold on show night: a floor riser, balcony seats or balcony VIP Club access, usually $30 to $80 per person. On Live Nation's floor plan, the balcony wraps the back and both long sides of the room in a U, open at the stage end.
- What sections does Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom have?
- Main sections include: Ballroom floor — general admission standing; Floor riser — a paid upgrade with a raised view; Balcony seats — a limited paid upgrade upstairs. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom located?
- The Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom is at 1106 W Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, on the corner of Lawrence and Winthrop. The Lawrence stop on the Red Line is one block away.
- How do I plan a private event at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom?
- Ask Live Nation's Chicago events team about renting the ballroom or the Mezzanine. Then sort your Aragon Ballroom guests into tables with our free planner.