Metro
Standard concert configuration, general admission. All general admission across a main floor and a wraparound balcony; the separate 400-capacity smart bar downstairs books independently.
Last verified 2026-08-18
Metro capacity, answered
- How many people does Metro hold?
- Metro holds 1,100 at its standard concert configuration. All general admission across a main floor and a wraparound balcony; the separate 400-capacity smart bar downstairs books independently.
- How many seats does Metro have?
- Metro is a general-admission room — the floor is standing, so it lists a concert capacity of 1,100 rather than a fixed seat count.
- What is Metro's concert capacity?
- Metro in Chicago has a concert capacity of 1,100. That number sets the ceiling on gross potential before comps and per-ticket fees come out.
What 1,100 means on a settlement sheet
Illustrative face-value gross at three ticket prices and three sell-through levels. Real nets land lower: comps consume capacity without revenue, and per-ticket fees sit between face value and what the show keeps.
| Sell-through | $30 ticket | $45 ticket | $65 ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (1,100 tickets) | $33,000 | $49,500 | $71,500 |
| 85% (935 tickets) | $28,050 | $42,075 | $60,775 |
| 70% (770 tickets) | $23,100 | $34,650 | $50,050 |
Whether a show pencils at these numbers depends on the guarantee and cost base, not the gross — break-even is the number that decides.
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