Rent Building H

Arts Center

We hope you'll consider Elgin Community College for your next performance, seminar, or business meeting, whether an intimate gathering or a large event. We offer top-notch technical knowledge, professional personnel, and catering tailored to individual needs.

  1. Rental spaces accommodate various set-up requirements, from a large dance recital to an intimate show.
  2. We offer complete event services from behind-the-scenes planning to box office and day-of-event services with our professional staff.
  3. The ECC Arts Center is easy for guests to find—we're minutes from I-90, U.S. 20, and Randall Road in Elgin, Illinois.
  4. We have plenty of free parking.
  5. Facilities are easily accessible for people of all abilities.

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Blizzard Theatre

view of the Blizzard Theatre from the stage

The Blizzard Theatre is a 662-seat proscenium-style theatre with comfortable seating, outstanding acoustics, and great sightlines that can accommodate groups of all sizes.

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SecondSpace Theatre

audience enjoying a performace at the SecondSpace Theatre

The SecondSpace Theatre is an intimate 168-seat "black box" theatre with numerous possibilities for set-up.

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Other Venues

Interior of venue offered at ECC

Dance studios, a recital hall, large rehearsal rooms, and numerous classrooms are available.

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How to Rent Space(s) in the Arts Center

  1. Check on the availability of Arts Center facilities - artsoperations@elgin.edu or 847-214-7140.
  2. Discuss details of your event with the manager of the performing arts, who will estimate the charges for your event.
  3. Reservations are held with an approved estimate of charges, a signed contract, and a deposit of 20 percent of the total estimated charges. (Outstanding balances are due 10 days before your event.)
  4. Secure a "certificate of liability" insurance policy naming ECC as additionally insured.