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Things to do - Performance Opportunities
Would you like to perform at Navy Pier?
Over 8.5 million guests visit Navy Pier each year - you can be part of the magic by entertaining and inspiring people from all over the world.
Please read the descriptions below to see where your talents best fit:
The Bud Light Stage in the Navy Pier Beer Garden
Each summer Chicago's hottest bands are booked from Memorial Day - Labor Day at the Bud Light Stage in the Navy Pier Beer Garden. This free admission, outdoor venue has excellent sound, a capacity of over 500 guests, and a breathtaking view of the lakefront. The party never stops at the Navy Pier Beer Garden!
For more information, please visit the Beer Garden page of our site: www.ChicagosBestBeerGarden.com. The Beer Garden is no longer accepting band submissions for the Summer 2010 season. Please check back in January 2011 for submission information to be considered for the Summer 2011 season.
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Variety Entertainers
Got a fun and unique act? Do you have your own show? Navy Pier Entertainment is always looking for skilled variety performers, including — but not limited to — jugglers, contortionists, unicyclists, stilt walkers,  magicians, clowns, puppeteers... acts that are just plain unusual and curious…you name it! Variety acts are contracted to perform at the Family Pavilion Stage,
Dock Street Stage (seasonal), or strolling around the Pier.
If you are interested in being considered, please send your promotional kit to:
Variety Showcase Submissions
Navy Pier Entertainment
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 |
The Navy Pier Players
Auditions are held each spring for our in-house cast of singers, dancers, variety performers and actors. Both ensemble and individual characters are cast for both stage and guest meet and greet roles. Auditions are occasionally held in the Fall for seasonal roles. All audition opportunities will be posted on the Navy Pier website.
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School/Community Performance Groups and Marching Bands
School / community performance groups and marching bands are invited to participate as part of Navy Pier's free public programming.
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate concert bands, show choirs and orchestras due to space restrictions. Please note that these performances are also unpaid. Due to the large number of submissions, we are only able to contact the groups that best suit our needs.
Please fill out and submit the attached application along with a non-returnable color photo and performance CD of your group, or a VHS/DVD recording, as well as an introductory letter about your group. 
- All ages and all styles may submit. Due to space restrictions we cannot accommodate dancing groups larger than 15 members, choral groups larger than 40 members, or bands larger than 10 members.
- Unfortunately, we cannot provide music stands or chairs for performers.
- All outdoor performances are weather permitting.
All submissions should be sent to:
Performance Groups
c/o Navy Pier Entertainment
600 East Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611 |
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