There Is So Much Happening At North Coast!
I don’t know about you, but I am really excited for North Coast Music Festival. I’ve been the past few years and I am excited to be going back again. And lucky us, the festival has just revealed set times and a bevy of festival programming for the upcoming 2024 event, taking place from Friday, August 30 – Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus.
And expect the best of the best. There are over eight hours of music blasting from seven different stages each day, including exceptionally curated stage takeovers. And this year is no different, North Coast Music Festival promises once again to galvanize fans from all corners of the dance floor with its display of world-class electronic talent.
Closing out each night at The Stadium Stage are heavy hitters such as dubstep and sound design virtuoso Subtronics (Friday); melodic future bass titan Illenium (Saturday); and LA-based dance-pop duo/Big Bootie Mix-creators Two Friends (Sunday). Friday’s lineup at The Stadium Stage will also feature Sullivan King, DJ Diesel, Boogie T, Netsky, Level Up, and Dogma. Saturday boasts Seven Lions, Dab The Sky (Dabin b2b Said The Sky), Armnhmr, Alleycvt, Sherm, and JWilli. Sunday will feature sets from Alan Walker, Disco Lines, HYO (Hyoyeon of Girls Generation), and Covex.
After its debut last year, The Shipyard will welcome some of the finest acts in dance music to take the stage including two special takeovers. Brownies & Lemonade will present headliners ISOKNOCK (ISOxo b2b Knock2), special guest Chase & Status, along with Hedex, Levity, Nave, Aireloosh, and more on Sunday and Tchami and Malaa’s NO REDEMPTION headlining the Confession label takeover on Saturday. Friday’s festivities at The Shipyard will feature electrifying performances by the GRAMMY-nominated house duo SIDEPIECE, House Call Records founder Dr. Fresch, the Los Angeles-based duo Ship Wrek, and more.
Each night at the Vega Stage will conclude with performances by influential artists: the iconic trance trio Above and Beyond on Friday, the collaborative project LSZEE by CloZee and LSDREAM on Saturday, and the heaven trap duo SLANDER on Sunday.
Attendees will once again be invited to rage at Incendia’s Fire Pit Stage, a mesmerizing setup of geometric domes that shoot fire from their tops and have ceilings with flames crawling above the fans. Throughout the weekend, The FirePit Stage will feature sets from BUNT., Supertask, MYTHM, aboywithabag, Rich DietZ, and many more.
There is so much to do at North Coast besides grooving to the music. First off, spend some time exploring to find some surprises. This year, The Chill Dome is back! This is a full soccer field dome with lasers, cushions, and air-conditioning complemented by altered 360 sets from headliners such as Dr. Fresch will with a special drum & bass set, Tape B will perform a “Driptapes” set, and Levity will host “Levity and Friends.” Additionally, the best of Chicago’s local acts will perform a variety of liquid DnB, downtempo, lofi, and deep house. Designed as a place for attendees to cool down and take a break, or enjoy a curated laser experience. Free yoga sessions will also be hosted in The Chill Dome at the start of each day.
This was one of my favorite parts of last year- cooling off in Club Coast! This is a secret location speakeasy. You’ll need to have the app to follow the clues. Following its successful 2023 debut, North Coast will welcome back Club Coast, a secret location speakeasy. There are a few special perks such as What’s Good Chicago takeover and a captivating Afterlife Chicago with Bobby Afterlife takeover.
The 2024 event will feature the debut of the Coastie Cafe – a new on-site restaurant with branded food items from Michelin star Chicago chef Brian Fisher.
And this is a new addition- the infamous Frick Frack Black Jack led by Marvelous Marv will make its North Coast debut with a no cash, no limit blackjack game that encourages fans to bargain with what is in their pockets. The Frick Frack brand has grown to land across various festivals across the United States and continues to provide an enthralling and quirky experience for attendees. I’ve enjoyed seeing them at other festivals so it’ll be a blast!
North Coast’s Silent Disco will offer a personalized and immersive music experience for festival-goers. This must-visit attraction will feature dynamic sets from Heily Beatz, Titus1, Patrick Coles, OBI, Sleepy Eagz, Ezra Jermale, and more, providing an unforgettable musical journey for all who attend. Make sure you carve out some time to check out all of these awesome additions!
And that’s not all, you can keep the party going all night long! Grab tickets for some legendary afterparties! When the festival wraps up at midnight each night, passionate Coasties can dive into the city’s vibrant nightlife, enjoying an array of house and bass music that will keep the party going strong. There will be more announcements soon!
If you want to simplify your experience, grab a shuttle pass! North Coast has also announced the return of its direct Shuttle Service from Chicago and Midway Airport Hotels to the festival grounds, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and ensure a safe, hassle-free ride for all attendees. With discounted prices for early rides, comfortable air-conditioned charter buses, and the safest travel to and from the festival, the shuttles are available for purchase on the website now.
Last year, NCMF fans enjoyed the new addition of The Ferris Wheel, which will return in 2024 to elevate the overall festival experience for attendees. VIP tickets will include (1) free ride for the weekend, and Platinum VIP will include (1) free ride per day.
North Coast will continue to bring the heat to Chicago with some of the biggest and best names in the business. There is so much to experience and explore at the festival so back sure you check it all out!
Fans can still purchase a variety of ticketing options including three-day GA, VIP, or Platinum tickets and single-day GA, VIP, or Platinum tickets. North Coast also offers payment plan options as well. All tickets are available for purchase via https://www.northcoastfestival.com/