Pioneer Court is the most dynamic open space in Chicago, playing host to a variety of brand activations, art installations, events, film projects, and festivals that showcase the best of what Chicago has to offer. The plaza attracts over 30,000 pedestrians daily, including office workers, residents, and tourists.
Chicago's Premier Outdoor Plaza
Pioneer Court is the largest privately owned plaza in Chicago. This prominent plaza offers over 46,000 SF of outdoor event space and attracts over 30,000 pedestrians daily. Pioneer Court hosts over 30 events a year, making it the most active outdoor venue in downtown Chicago.
Upcoming Events
Interested in everything happening on Pioneer Court? Check out the list of upcoming events!
Past Events
Pioneer Court has hosted many notable brand activations, public art, filming, festivals, and other events. Experience why Pioneer Court is the most active outdoor venue in Chicago!
Rental Information
Looking for a location to host your next event or activation? Pioneer Court is available to rent for public, private, large, small, single, or multi-day events!
Location
Pioneer Court is located at the northeast corner of the Chicago River and North Michigan Avenue, along The Magnificent Mile™. Pioneer Court is surrounded by iconic Chicago architecture including The Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower Residences, and the first of its kind Apple Global Flagship Store.
FAQS
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⚫️⚪️ Nordstrom Chicago Block Party is on! ⚪️⚫️ @nordstromchicago Today until 4pm at the new location inside @theshopsatnorthbridge on Michigan Avenue! @themagmile Don’t miss it❕Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale now open to everyone 🖤 PS - we still have food trucks on Pioneer Court 😋
#nordstromblockparty #nordstromanniversarysale #pioneercourt #themagmile #nordstromchicago
💡Vendor Spotlight: J2K Capraio 🧀
Stop by the booth at Market Days on 📍Pioneer Court 📅 Every Wednesday in June-October from ⏰ 10AM-2PM to sample a variety of artisan cheeses and support a family-owned business!
From raising their own animals to crafting every product by hand, J2K Capraio is a family-owned business dedicated to artisan cheesemaking. They collect the milk from their own animals, create their cheeses from scratch, and age them in Indiana’s first and only underground cheese cave.
J2K Capraio offers a variety of handcrafted cheeses, sausages, olives, and tapenades.
Favorites to try:
🧀 Old French Feta – Goat’s milk feta blended with capers, herbs, and lavender.
🧀 15-Month Barkley Cheddar – A cave-aged cheddar with sweet, nutty flavor and crunchy salt crystals.
🫒 Tapenades & Olives
🌭 Handcrafted Sausages
#pioneercourt #themagmile #chicago #cheese
✨🏁 The Batiste Pit Stop Truck is coming to Pioneer Court on July 16th from 10am-9pm for the ultimate hair refresh experience! RSVP at the link in @batiste_us bio to reserve your spot for quick touch-ups, hair styling, and complimentary Batiste samples while supplies last. See you there!🏎️ 💨 #BatistePitStop
#repost #pioneercourt #themagmile #BatisteDryShampoo
Hope lives here 💙 @cityofhopechi
This morning, City of Hope Cancer Center brought Artistic Expressions of Hope to Pioneer Court with live chalk art inspired by the strength, resilience, and stories of those impacted by cancer.
Three artists created their pieces live, we heard remarks from community speakers, enjoyed music from a DJ, and took part by creating our own chalk art.
Share your own chalk creations using #hopeliveshere
#chicago #thingstodoinchicago #chicagobucketlist #chicagoevents
‼️UPDATE Nordstrom’s Downtown Chicago Block Party has been moved inside @theshopsatnorthbridge ‼️ @nordstromchicago
Join us on Saturday, July 18 from 10AM–4PM for a day of live entertainment, family fun, shopping, and delicious local food and beverage.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Ivan Singh • Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players • The Back Alley
Plus, enjoy a DJ and activities between performances!
🎈 Nordstrom Kids Zone
Activities with Bubbles Academy • Airbrush Tattoos • Balloon Artist • Face Painting • Hair Braiding & Beads • Magician
🛍️ Featured Vendors
Allies of Skin • Barry’s • Boden • Cafe TOLA • Chicago Dogs • Chicago Snowballs • INITIO Parfums Privés • MALIN+GOETZ • Nécessaire • NuFACE • QUAY • True Botanicals • WNDR MUSEUM • 111SKIN
🍔 Local Food & Beverage
Fat Shallot • Flash Taco • Dada’s Pizza • 21+ Beer Garden
📍 @theshopsatnorthbridge
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 10AM–4PM
We can’t wait to see you there! ☀️
#pioneercourt #themagmile #chicagoevents #nordstrom #anniversarysale
💡Vendor Spotlight: Kristine T. Collections ✨Stop by the booth at Market Days on 📍 Pioneer Court 📅 Every Wednesday in June-October from ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM to discover your new favorite piece!
Where urban chic style meets timeless design with a playful edge. The brand is all about being playful, approachable, and happy, creating jewelry that’s as meaningful as it is stylish.💚🤍
Come try on thoughtfully designed non-tarnish, mixed-metal jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and unique collections. Inspired by health, wellness, and intentional living, each collection comes with a story behind every piece.💎
✨ Featured Collections
• 💚Colors of Intention – Inspired by health and wellness, each color represents a different intention, encouraging wearers to carry a meaningful reminder with them every day.
• 🩵Hygge Collection – Inspired by the Danish concept of comfort, warmth, and finding joy in everyday moments.
#pioneercourt #themagmile #chicago #fashionjewelry
Beginning July 8, City of Hope® Cancer Center and local artists will transform Pioneer Court through powerful chalk art installations inspired by the strength, resilience, and journeys of those impacted by cancer. Each one-of-a-kind piece reflects real stories and honors cancer survivors, delivering a powerful message of hope to every patient and loved one: You are not alone.
Join us to experience the art and connect with your community. Together, we can honor every cancer journey and uplift one another.
🗓️ Saturday, July 11
🎨 Official artwork reveal: 11:00 AM
📍 Pioneer Court | 401 N. Michigan Ave.
Create your own chalk art, snap a photo, and share it using #HopeLivesHere. 💙🎨
#pioneercourt #themagmile #chicago
Celebrating @america250 on @themagmile with @bensidounfrenchmarket 🇺🇸 Stop by Pioneer Court until 3pm! @illinoisamerica250
#america250 #ouramericanstory #chicagofrenchmarket #pioneercourt #themagmile
