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Would you like to perform at Navy Pier?

Over 8.6 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:

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, Variety Showcase Performer

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:

Chicago Schools Performing Arts Invitational
School/Community Performance Groups and Marching Bands

Navy Pier Entertainment and Events is seeking entrants for the first Chicago Schools Performing Arts Invitational, a seven-week series running April 5 – May 18. Performances are every Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Your exceptional student performance group should apply for this unique opportunity to perform at Navy Pier, the Midwest’s largest civic destination! Download an application here and submit it to:

Navy Pier Entertainment
ATTN: Performance Groups
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Applications must be received by March 15, 2013.

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