Radius, is a brand-new music venue, is set to open in Chicago in 2020. Located in Chicago’s East Pilsen neighborhood.
Radius is a 55,000 square foot multi-room venue, with a capacity ranging from 2,500 to 3,800 guests. Other features include a high-tech sound system, professionally engineered acoustics, VIP mezzanine level, an artist lounge, stylish artist rooms, an open-air artist compound area, production offices, and RV/truck parking with direct access to the stage for loading.
As the description on the venue’s website notes,
Previously an old steel factory, the space has been transformed into a modern artistic venue, showcasing mural work by local and international artists and equipped with stunning light fixtures to highlight the uniqueness of the venue. Radius utilized the open floor plan of the building to produce an exploratory experience for guests, where they can flow between the various areas, creative photo opts, and change their viewpoint by ascending to the mezzanine level.
In addition, located within Radius will be a 10,000 square foot multi-purpose event space called Cermak Hall. This space will have a capacity of 1,350 guests, its own entrance, a full bar, and a stage. Cermak Hall will also be used as a pre- and post-event space.
Four years in the making, Radius went through several concepts and structures before becoming the artful, modern multipurpose venue “focused on elevating the East Pilsen area and becoming an artistically driven experience for all music lovers, local and international alike.”
Stay up to date on developments and details on the venue’s opening dates by following their Twitter, Facebook or heading to the venue website.
UPDATE [12/11/19]: Radius has announced its initial lineup of 2020 concerts including performances by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Lil Wayne, Dillon Francis, and more. For more information, head here.
