SERUM @ PRYSM

Reviewing venue policies before arriving can help guests enjoy faster entry and a smoother nightlife experience. Policies may vary depending on the event, performer, or promoter.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry policies may vary by event. Please check your ticket information before attending. Smoking is prohibited inside of PRYSM. There is a designated outdoor smoking area located in the adjacent valet parking lot for your convenience.³
• Payment Options: Payment methods may vary by event and location within the venue. Most outlets accept major credit and debit cards, and some may also accept cash. Check your event information for details.
• Prohibited Items: Outside food, drinks, and alcohol are not permitted. Backpacks and large bags may be restricted, and weapons, illegal substances, sharp objects, and other items deemed unsafe are prohibited. Camera and recording device policies vary by event—while non-professional cameras may be permitted at some shows, others may prohibit all photography and recording.³ Please check the venue's full prohibited items policy before your visit.
• Age Restrictions: Most SERUM @ PRYSM events are restricted to guests 21 and older with valid government-issued identification.³ Refer to the event listings for event-specific age restrictions.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations, including entry policies, visit the official PRYSM FAQ page.

Chicago's Lincoln Park and Near North Side neighborhoods combine nightlife, restaurants, music venues, and historic architecture into one of the city's busiest entertainment districts. Visitors attending events at SERUM @ PRYSM are within easy reach of live music clubs, theaters, and waterfront attractions throughout downtown Chicago.

• Radius Chicago: Located in the East Pilsen neighborhood, Radius Chicago is a 55,000-square-foot live music venue known for electronic music events, touring artists, and immersive production design in a converted industrial space.⁴
• The Vic Theatre: Opened in 1912, this historic Chicago theatre hosts concerts, comedy shows, podcasts, and live performances in an ornate vintage auditorium setting.⁵
• Concord Music Hall: This live music venue has space for up to 1,490 guests and offers a large performance stage, multiple bars, balcony viewing areas, and modern sound and lighting systems for concerts and special events.⁶

SERUM @ PRYSM is located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The venue is accessible by rideshare services, taxis, car, and several public transportation routes throughout the city.

Public Transportation: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains and buses provide convenient access to SERUM @ PRYSM from across the city. Guests can take the Red Line train to the North/Clybourn station, located approximately 0.3 miles from the venue. Several CTA buses stop within a few blocks of the venue.³

Driving: The venue is located at 1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642. There are a few parking options available in the surrounding area, including:

• LAZ Parking: 1523 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60642
• 1555 N Sheffield Ave Garage: 1555 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

PRYSM offers three full-service bars located throughout the venue, serving a variety of beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages during events. Guests can also enjoy the venue's Champagne Lounge (No. 9) for a premium experience. Food service may vary depending on the event, with catering available for select private functions and special events.¹

While the venue primarily focuses on nightlife and beverage service, the surrounding Lincoln Park neighborhood offers restaurants, cocktail bars, and late-night dining options within walking distance of the club.

PRYSM opened in Chicago in 2016 as a bold, high-end nightlife venue focused on electronic dance music, touring DJs, and immersive nightclub production.⁸ Located in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the venue became known for combining large-scale sound and lighting systems with a more intimate club environment than many traditional concert halls. The PRYSM and its SERUM event space have welcomed internationally recognized electronic artists, including Green Velvet, Slamm, and JOSHWA.⁹

SERUM is PRYSM's flagship electronic music event series, showcasing house, techno, and underground dance music through curated lineups of local talent and internationally recognized DJs.⁹ Held regularly at PRYSM, SERUM has become a fixture of Chicago's electronic music scene, offering clubgoers a dedicated series of late-night dance events throughout the year.

The venue's modern interior design features LED walls, advanced lighting rigs, private hospitality areas, and multi-level viewing spaces designed to support both nightclub events and live DJ performances. As Chicago's electronic music scene expanded throughout the 2010s, PRYSM became part of the city's growing nightlife and EDM culture, regularly attracting touring performers and club audiences from across the Midwest.⁸