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Your City Guide

The Lollapalooza music festival founders chose Chicago as its permanent home in the early 2000s for a specific reason.

“Chicago is a place that I think affects and changes the world,” Perry Farrell told Consequence in 2021. “It’s that crossroads thing where people come together [and] want to know and be a part of each other.”

From the poet Carl Sandburg writing, “Come and show me another city with lifted head singing so proud to be alive and coarse and strong and cunning,” to Frank Sinatra singing, “Chicago is

my kind of town … People who smile at you,” the city has proved to be a place of pride, desirability, and inspiration.

For groups, it’s a playground of team building activities, in-person or virtually. It’s the home of the famed Second City, where groups can take improv classes to help facilitate a collaborative mindset and break down barriers.

Groups can also find plenty of team building events at several of the city’s museums, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, or the Museum of Science and Industry, where they can participate in activities like classes or trivia competitions.

SongDivision in Chicago

For an authentic Chicago experience, our Client Executive John Lombardo recommends starting your day with a stroll along the scenic Lakefront Trail, soaking up the views of Lake Michigan. Explore the iconic Millennium Park, home to “The Bean,” before wandering through the lush gardens of Grant Park. Treat yourself to an unforgettable meal at Lou Malnati’s for classic deep-dish pizza, then enjoy a sunset drink at the rooftop bar of LondonHouse, overlooking the Chicago River. Finish the day with a visit to the breathtaking Skydeck at Willis Tower for unparalleled city views.

Served by two world-class airports and a robust public transit system, groups will find the city easily accessible.

We’re proud to have partnered with some amazing clients across Chicago, in industries including education and training, manufacturing, biotech, finance and insurance.

When your group is ready to participate in a team building event focused on music, SongDivision has you covered with a team of some of Chicago’s best musicians.

Our top experiences in Chicago include the Song Slam, the Team Anthem,  the VIP Recording Studio Experience, and our Gala Awards & Party Band.

Discover Chicago's most sought-after team building and interactive entertainment experiences:

SongDivision Team Building Activities With Music Expert Facilitators
Song Slam®

Song Slam®

High-energy ‘Battle of the Bands’ experience where teams compete to write and perform original songs, drawing inspiration from your company’s values and goals.
Team Anthem®

Team Anthem®

Brings your entire crew together to create an original song that captures your company’s soul – its values, mission, purpose and culture.
VIP Recording Studio Experience

VIP Recording Studio Experience

​Guide your team through writing, rehearsing and recording an original song in a state-of-the-art studio.
Gala Awards & Party Band

Gala Awards & Party Band

Elevate your celebrations with world-class musicians who have performed with global superstars, and create an unforgettable, interactive musical experience.

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