Aragon Ballroom

The historic Aragon Ballroom, now known as the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, is a landmark music venue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, famous for its ornate 1920s Spanish-inspired architecture and a steady lineup of major concerts and live events. With a capacity of around 5,000 people and its location near the busy Lawrence Avenue corridor and CTA Red Line, traffic can be heavy around show times, especially as crowds arrive and leave in a short window.

The venue itself does not offer general on-site parking, so visitors rely on a mix of nearby private lots and limited street parking governed by Chicago’s metered spaces, residential permit zones, and posted time restrictions. Street spots close to the ballroom tend to fill quickly on event nights and enforcement is strict, so drivers should allow extra time to circle, read every sign carefully, and walk a few blocks if needed, making it wise to plan and reserve parking near Aragon Ballroom in advance to reduce stress. Because parking rules, pricing, and availability can change, visitors should always confirm current information with official and updated local sources before their trip.