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The Murder Mystery Company in Chicago, IL
Join us for a night of mystery, murder, and laughter at an upcoming public dinner theater show in Chicago. Open to everyone — no group needed!
- Friday, July 24 @ 7:30 PM @ Palm Court Restaurant
- Friday, August 28 @ 7:30 PM @ Palm Court Restaurant
- Friday, September 25 @ 7:30 PM @ Palm Court Restaurant
The Event Everyone is Dying to Attend.
Since 2002, The Murder Mystery Company has provided live, interactive murder mystery entertainment for Private Events and Public Shows throughout Chicago and across Illinois. Our professional actors create immersive experiences for Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Team Building Experiences, Fundraisers, Birthday Parties, Private Celebrations, and Ticketed Public Performances throughout the Greater Chicago Area.
- 🎂 Birthday Parties
- 💼 Corporate & Team Building
- 🥂 Bachelorette Parties
- 🎄 Holiday Parties
- 💛 Fundraisers
- 🎉 Private Celebrations
Straight from Off-Broadway. Now in Chicago.
Experience the excitement of The Murder Mystery Company's Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows, created by Shark Tank Winner Scott Cramton and inspired by nearly 25 years of producing award-winning immersive entertainment. Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner as professional actors surround you with mystery, comedy, and suspense in a live interactive experience where everyone becomes part of the investigation.
Question suspects, uncover clues, gather evidence, make accusations, and race to catch the killer before they strike again. Whether you're planning an unforgettable Date Night, celebrating a Birthday, or searching for one of Chicago's most unique nights out, this is an experience unlike anything else in the city.
Reserve your seats today and discover why The Murder Mystery Company is The Experts in Mystery Entertainment—bringing audiences The Event Everyone is Dying to Attend.
Looking for the Best Murder Mystery Party in Chicago?
For more than two decades, The Murder Mystery Company has helped thousands of people throughout the greater Chicago area create unforgettable events through live, interactive mystery entertainment.
At The Murder Mystery Company, your guests don't just watch the show—they crack the case. Imagine being in a live action version of the game Clue. Your own detective story, where the killer could be anybody, even your best friend.
Question suspects, uncover clues, accuse friends and work together to catch the killer before they strike again!
Whether you're hosting a Birthday Party, Corporate Event, Holiday Party, Team Building Experience, Fundraiser, or Private Celebration, every performance is professionally designed to make every guest feel like they're starring in their own mystery.
No complicated rules. No awkward scripts. No cheesy actors planted in the audience and No boxed game. Just professional actors delivering an unforgettable interactive experience.
This is the Murder Mystery Event everyone has always wanted to do.
Birthday Parties
Make this birthday unforgettable. We can incorporate the guest of honor into the show for a truly personal touch.
Bachelorette & Bachelor
Ditch the bar crawl. A murder mystery party is the most talked-about pre-wedding celebration in Chicago.
Holiday Parties
Tired of the same office party? Our holiday mystery themes keep guests engaged and talking all year.
Fundraisers & Charity
A murder mystery dinner is a proven draw for charity events — unique enough to sell tickets, fun enough to keep donors coming back.
Corporate Events & Team Building in Chicago
Murder mystery dinners are one of the most effective — and most enjoyable — team building activities available in Chicago. Your team works together, communicates under pressure, and has an absolute blast doing it.
Team Building
Collaboration, communication, and problem-solving wrapped in two hours of entertainment. Actually fun, we promise.
Client Entertainment
Impress clients with an experience they won't forget. We handle everything — you just show up.
Holiday Parties
From 20 to 500 guests, our corporate holiday shows are fully customizable and scalable to your group.
Venue Flexibility
We bring the show to you — your office, a local Chicago restaurant, a hotel ballroom, or any event space.
Why The Murder Mystery Company?
We've been the nation's leading murder mystery dinner company for over two decades. Here's what sets us apart.
Professional Actors
Our performers are trained actors — not amateurs. Every show is polished, funny, and fully immersive.
Fully Interactive
You're not just watching — you're part of the story. Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and solve the crime.
Customizable
Choose from over a dozen themes and customize the show to fit your audience, occasion, and venue.
Local Experts
We know Chicago. Our team works with local venues and brings local knowledge to every event.
Super fun! Great acting!!
Amazing staff
The group was amazing. Everyone played there characters very well. We had so much fun and will be telling everyone about it! Thank you for a wonderful fun night!
So much fun! Great way to work together and solve the mystery.
We hired the company for our event, and they were awesome and our clients loved it. Saying this was one of the best events they have been to. Everyone was engaged, it was interactive – they did amazing, and were very easy to work with. Recommend to anyone who wants to put on a murder mystery dinner!
Great event overall. The team did a fantastic job. The binder clues seemed like a lot at times.
Chicago's Leader in Immersive Murder Mystery Entertainment
The Murder Mystery Company has been bringing live murder mystery dinner entertainment to Chicago for years. We work with venues across Archer Heights, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast, Streeterville, South Loop, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square and throughout the greater Chicago area to bring our shows directly to you.
We serve: Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Skokie, and more in the greater Chicago area!
Our Murder Mystery Show Themes
From 1920s gangster weddings to 1980s hair metal concerts — we have a theme for every taste. Current shows in Chicago are listed on our public shows page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about murder mystery dinners in Chicago? We've got answers. See our full Public Shows FAQ and Private Events FAQ for more.
A murder mystery dinner is a live interactive theater experience where professional actors perform a comedy-mystery show right at your table. You'll enjoy a three-course meal while working to solve the crime before the killer gets away!
Our shows run approximately two to two and a half hours, including a three-course meal and three acts of live performance.
Public shows are ticketed events open to anyone — great for date nights, friend groups, and solo adventurers. Private events are fully customized shows booked exclusively for your group, hosted at a venue of your choice.
Click the "Get Tickets" button on this page or visit our Public Shows page to see all upcoming dates and purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
Absolutely! We host private events throughout Chicago and the surrounding area. Fill out the inquiry form on our Private Events page and our party planning team will be in touch within 24 hours.
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