The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

4011 Fountaiin Square Place | Lake Forest Capacity - 250 people

About

The Lighthouse is an intimate live entertainment room inside American Place Casino in Waukegan, hosting nationally touring comedians and select live music. Introduced in early 2025, the venue is marketed as a small, intimate showroom and seats just over 200, with events branded as Laughs at The Lighthouse. Set within the Fountain Square complex, it’s steps from the casino’s restaurants and gaming.

Getting there

Parking

Complimentary on-site parking for guests at American Place Casino.

Public transit

Metra UP-N to Waukegan Station, then Pace Bus Route 568 (Belvidere–Waukegan Metra) to the Fountain Square posted stop near Fountain Square Place.