Creation Chicago

Nov 6–8, 2026 · Rosemont, IL

Nov 6–8, 2026

Westin O'Hare

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Getting there

The show is at the Westin O'Hare, 6100 North River Road, Rosemont. The hotel runs a free shuttle to and from O'Hare airport, and it's close to the CTA Blue Line.
Weekend pass holders can pre-register the night before (Thursday), usually 5 to 8pm. Single-day ticket holders register on the day of their ticket, not before.
Everyone picks up their own wristband: show your QR code, on your phone or printed. Wear it all weekend; it can't be passed on. Gold, Silver and Copper also wear their badge.
Creation posts the final schedule, with rooms and times, the week of the show, on its site and in its app. Printed copies are at registration.

Creation has an optional form to tell them your access needs before the show, so they're ready to help you there.
For sign language interpreters, or help with physical access, email asponsor@creationent.com at least four weeks ahead, with a copy of your ticket.
Every ticket comes with a seat in the theatre: Creation doesn't oversell.
If standing in the autograph line is hard for you, tell the autograph MC. A caretaker can wait in line with you, and stays in view across the room during your photo op.
Service animals are welcome; emotional support animals aren't.
The hotel lists accessible parking, including van spaces, and lifts.
Phone and camera flashes go off often during stage panels, if you're sensitive to light.

Autographs can run late, up to 9 or 10pm, and start later on Sunday.
General admission single-day seats aren't held if you leave and come back.
Photos from your seat in the theatre are fine, for personal use. No photos, video or recording glasses at autographs or photo ops, and no livestreaming at all.
No age limit for the stage show, but the humour can be adult. Children 6 and under are free on your lap; 7 and up need a ticket. Meet and greets are 18+.
Bags may be checked. Please don't bring latex balloons (allergies), or gifts for the actors.
If a guest cancels, admission isn't refunded; their separate photo op or autograph tickets are, as a credit voucher at the show.

Photo op and autograph tickets are sold at the show too, unless sold out, sometimes for a little more than online. You need an admission ticket for the same day to use them.
We couldn't find whether the show takes cards or cash only, or a cash machine at the hotel.

There's a cosplay contest. No weapons: a prop weapon for a photo op or the contest must be tagged at registration first, and kept off the floor afterwards.
Props in photo ops are checked in line and are up to the actor. No handcuffs, water or Nerf guns, projectile toys, confetti, petals or boas.

At the hotel: Benchmark Gastropub (6am to 10pm, with a lighter menu in the afternoon and late evening, and an Eat Well menu), the Benchmark Lounge Bar (2pm to midnight) and Starbucks (until 6pm on Friday, 2pm at the weekend).
Creation puts water stations in its rooms. No alcohol in the theatre or other function rooms.
We couldn't find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or allergen information listed by Creation or the hotel, or whether you can bring your own food.

We couldn't find accessible, gender-neutral or family toilets listed by Creation or the Westin O'Hare.

For any problem during the show, go to the registration desk. Creation's email isn't read at weekends.
In a medical emergency, hotel security or 911 will be called to help you.
We couldn't find a quiet room listed by Creation or the hotel.

Creation doesn't tolerate harassment or bullying. If it happens to you or you see it, tell a staff member straight away: Creation can't act on complaints after the show.
Creation can turn away anyone who harasses others. Its policy says no one is refused because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, race, religion, sex, age or disability.
In photo ops, any touch is up to the actor, and sexual poses aren't allowed.

Updated Oct 22