Dates and Times
- Thursday, November 5, 2015: 5 – 9 pm | Reserve Parking
- Friday, November 6, 2015: 11 am – 7 pm | Reserve Parking
- Saturday, November 7, 2015: 11 am – 7 pm | Reserve Parking
- Sunday, November 8, 2015: 12 – 6 pm | Reserve Parking
You can buy event tickets online here. Tickets start at $20/day.
5 Fast Facts
- 70+ dealers and 35,000 people attend SOFA Chicago.
- SOFA Chicago recently placed #7 in the USA Today Reader’s Choice 10 Best Art Events, after a nationwide competition.
- There’s art from galleries from countries all over the world, including France, Scotland, Norway, Australia, and more.
- A new floorplan creates a more open and cohesive layout, allowing visitors to explore the fair in a more engaging way.
- Dozens of lectures let attendees hear firsthand artists’ inspiration and process.
Transportation and Parking
CTA: Plan your trip to Navy Pier with the CTA Trip Planner.
Parking: You can reserve affordable parking near Navy Pier with SpotHero. Download the iPhone or Android app or see parking near Navy Pier.
Taxi: Navy Pier has three taxi drop-off and pick-up points. If you like a long walk, ask to be dropped at the front of the Pier. Otherwise, ask to be dropped off at Entrance 1 or 2 on the north side of the Pier — those drop-off points are closest to SOFA.
Trolley: A free trolley runs between Navy Pier and State Street, along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street during SOFA CHICAGO general admission. Trolley service begins at 1 pm runs until 7 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 2 – 6 pm on Sunday. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes, pick-up points are indicated by ‘Navy Pier Trolley Stop’ signs along the route. See the trolley route map below.