Here it is, Coasties! Get ready for Summer’s Last Stand with the Official 2018 Lineup Announcement Movie!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2018 — North Coast Music Festival has announced the full lineup for its ninth edition, returning to Union Park in Chicago, Illinois on August 31 through September 2, 2018. The fully immersive three-day festival will welcome Coasties to experience and discover dance music, hip-hop and rock-bands across four curated stages. This years headliners are JAMIROQUAI, one […]

Feel all the feels with our Official 2017 Aftermovie. We’re not crying you’re crying!

Looking for a gift for that Coastie on your nice (or naughty) list? We’re doing a little Winter cleaning here at Coastie HQ and getting rid of the last bit of Official Merch! We still have a few hoodies, tanks, shirts, windbreakers and more by local artists like Amuse and Da StichGawd, screen print posters […]

From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely THANK YOU to all the people that worked hard to make North Coast happen and to all the fans that continue to support our labor of love. We’re extremely humbled and deliriously overjoyed that we’ve had the pleasure of doing this for 8 years. Stay tuned for […]

We will be posting pics here of everything that as turned in to Lost and found on Tuesday September 5th. If you do not see your lost item below, then unfortunately we do not have it.  If you see a lost item below as one of yours, please call 312.724.8001. Any LOST IDs will be held […]

Avoid long lines and visit Will Call to grab your ticket early! Here’s the deets: Will Call is located outside the Main Gates on Ashland Avenue. THURSDAY August 31st: 4pm – 8pm (NO SALES on this day, just Guestlist ticket pick up) Then on festival days Will Call will open during these hours: FRIDAY September […]

Here’s your annual Top Ten Tips for the best possible North Coast weekend.  Read below and be a pro! 1.) LOCATE THE TWO FREE WATER STATIONS Be sure to check out the MAP and locate the two free water stations.  They are located behind the baseball diamond backstop closest to Main Gate and next to the […]

In an effort to keep our Union Park home beautiful, we are making every effort to reduce waste created by our festival. So we will not be printing paper fest guide booklets this year, which means the app is your sole reference for set times, map, etc. Download the 2017 North Coast app to create […]

Here it is your 2017 Map! You’ll notice we’ve added more bars to reduce beverage lines and a brand new DJ Tent! You might also want to familiarize yourself with the two water stations located in the same places as last year. Click the image below to enlarge and check it out!

Got your ticket? Check. Got your Coastie crew? Check. Now it’s time to book that last minute hotel! We’ve teamed up with Crowne Plaza to offer Coasties a discounted room at this 4-star property. The Crowne is located in the heart of Greek Town, surrounded by some of the best restaurants, bars and clubs in […]

We’ve partnered with two of Chicago’s freshest artists to design out merch this year. Below is just a couple items that will be for sale at the fest. We printed a very limited run this year so if you want to live that Coastie life all year long don’t wait to visit our Merch Booth! […]

Stay tuned for the Official App or visit our Scheduler page where you can create your custom schedule and plan out your weekend! Click the image below to enlarge the daily schedules!

As you know the festival ends at 10pm, but you don’t have to! Our late nights include hip hop, techno, house, jamband, bass and all Coastie styles in-between with headliners playing small venues to artists that aren’t even playing the festival. Check out the full list below but don’t hesitate to book your late night […]

On Friday, August 18th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM CST, tune in to React’s Facebook page for the crowd-pleasing series LUNCH BREAK takes it to the streets in this month’s North Coast Music Festival inspired livestream. With Summer’s Last Stand just around the corner, we invite our friends and fans to soak up the sun while […]

We’re teaming up with Entertainment Lockers so your Coastie crew can dance hands free! When you reserve a locker online, you will receive an email 24 hours before the fest containing your locker location, locker number, and lock combination so you can simply find and use your locker. If you rent a multi-day locker you’ll […]

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the addition of a new stage!  It will change styles from one day to the next but trust this lineup is filled with Chicago vibes that have spread far and wide, a rare chance to see all these djs in one weekend! House, Techno and Disco music will dominate the tent Friday night […]

As if the natural beauty of Union Park and Living Graffiti Gallery weren’t enough, we’re bringing in some of Chicago’s most innovative and original artists to display art and installations around the fest grounds. Insanely talented painter JUNGLE will be creating a 3D trap house (we can’t wait to see what that is!). JAS PETERSEN […]

We happy to announce for all you Coasties in the Chicagoland area, you can now grab hard tickets without the online fees! They are being sold out of the Concord Music Hall box office. Here’s the info: Cash or credit card accepted. BOX OFFICE HOURS: Tue – Fri: 1pm – 7pm (if there’s a show, […]

North Coast has never been just about the music. From the celebrated Living Gallery to the Pop-Up Gallery added last year to the various installations around the park and initiatives behind our charity partners, we like to treat mind, body and community in addition to your inner tiny dancer. With that in mind, we’re thrilled […]

Being the home-grown, Chicago-bred festival it is, every year since it’s inception eight years ago, North Coast Music Festival has teamed up with art collectives Ava Grey Designs (Creative Agency/Production House) + The Elder Tree to create a space that is part Living Art Gallery and part homage to the history of street art. With our […]

Due to popular demand for in-ear beats and awkward dancing, we’re thrilled to announce the return of the Silent Disco! It will once again be located within confines the Living Art Gallery by Ava Grey Designs, with one channel curated by The Elder Tree, so you can listen to the music while checking out live painting. […]

UPDATE! Congrats to the winners SOLESDIN and ZOOFUNKYOU! Stay tuned for their set time at the fest! There as so much talent at the Battle Royale this year that we just had to give two more performers a set at North Coast. So also congrats to the runners up ISAAC PALMER and WIZDOM! They will […]

Song: “TV Dinner” by The Cool Kids

May 31st, 2017 — North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) is thrilled to reveal 2017’s surprise headliner as well as an esteemed collection of additional acts set to perform throughout the weekend! This year, LES CLAYPOOL returns to North Coast with his iconic funk band PRIMUS, bringing their historic creations and soul-piercing energy to perform a […]

Friends, family and fans – North Coast Music Festival invites you to join us in supporting the Chicago-based gun violence prevention awareness campaign #WearOrange to help raise awareness about the fight to end gun violence. In January of 2013, Chicago resident and high school student Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. A […]

Grab three friends and head down to your local arts and crafts store Coasties, it’s time to make some street art with chalk! We’re giving those creative Coasties a chance to WIN a 4-PACK of WEEKEND PASSES by creating a mural on your school’s sidewalk!  Please read the full rules below so you know all […]

Go see all the shows! We want our Coastie fam to see as much live music as possible, not just at North Coast. Payment Plans are avialable for 3-day GA and 3-day VIP passes. 3Day GA (payment today, 6/20/18, 7/20/18) $129 Tier- $56.86 / 57.00 / 57.00 3Day VIP (payment today, 6/20/18, 7/20/18) $199 Tier- $84.67 / 84.00 / […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 — North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) is thrilled to reveal the artist lineup for its eighth annual year, taking place on the sprawling grasses of Chicago’s Union Park from Friday, September 1 to Sunday, September 3, 2017! Featuring incredible tree-dotted views of the city skyline, and 80 unbeatable performances from all […]

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The 2016 North Coast app is here!  It’s free to download and will have any last minute schedule notifications, the most up-to-date set times, a handy map, afterparty info, and important messages and tips from the organizers to make the most of your Summer’s Last Stand! Go HERE for iphone. Go HERE for Android.

This year we’ve enlisted some talented artists from Chicago and beyond to give our merch a fresh look that hopefully appeals to all kinds of styles, an aesthetic we strive to carry throughout all aspects of North Coast. Most of the designs are by Lefty Out There. Tank Top by Tanzanite Productions.  The Hats by Grass Roots […]

We’re teaming up with Entertainment Lockers so your Coastie squad can dance hands free! When you reserve a locker online, you will receive an email 24 hours before the fest containing your locker location, locker number, and lock combination so you can simply find and use your locker. If you rent a multi-day locker you’ll be […]

Here you are Coasties, your 2016 Set Times! Create your custom schedule here and share with your friends to plan your weekend!

North Coast Music Festival is thrilled to announce this year’s Official AfterParties, happening at the finest clubs and venues in Chicago! The fest ends at 10pm but your night doesn’t have to! There’s something for everyone with everything from jambands at concert halls to indie dj sets on downtown rooftops to classic house + techno […]

CONGRATS TO NASTY SNACKS, NATIVE AND RIC WILSON FOR WINNING THE BATTLE ROYALE! STAY TUNED FOR THEIR SET TIME AT THE FEST AND CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCE BEFORE THEY BLOW UP! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ North Coast is thrilled to present.. 2016 Toast of the Coast BATTLE ROYALE! Wednesday August 3rd at 1st Ward Events, The Chop Shop, Chicago, 2033 W North […]

Heineken House makes its much-anticipated return to North Coast Music Festival in 2016! Performances featuring some of Chicago’s iconic House Music DJ’s including Alan King, Jesse Saunders and Wayne Williams of the Chosen Few DJ’s the House will transform into the dance party to end all dance parties. As day turns to night the energy […]

CHECK OUT OUR OFFICIAL 2016 HYPE VIDEO and GET READY FOR NCMF 2016!  WE CAN’T WAIT!  

What better way to end your Summer than going big at North Coast with VIP passes?You’ve worked hard all Summer long so treat yourself!    Here’s our Top 5 Reasons to go VIP at NCMF: 1.) RESERVED VIEWING AREAS!  No more missing other bands while waiting up against the front barricade for your favorite band to […]

Got your tickets?  Now it’s time to book hotel! We’ve teamed up with two great hotels to give you options for you and your crew North Coast weekend. These rooms are limited so don’t delay! HARD ROCK HOTEL – $169 – $189/night + tax. Rate expires August 12th. The Hard Rock is located in the heart […]

Win 4-pack of VIP tix + The Claypool Lennon Delirium Merch Pack

In the spirit of Chicago summer fun, North Coast Music Festival 2016 is hosting it’s first ever local artist pop-up gallery. Artists are invited to create pieces for our “Chicago” themed show. This art will be displayed at the festival Sept 2nd- 4th for its 20K anticipated attendees. If selected, the artist will receive two 3-day VIP […]

June 15, 2016 — North Coast Music Festival’s (NCMF) is thrilled to announce the daily artist lineup and release single day tickets for the seventh annual installment – happening Labor Day Weekend at Union Park!  Single day tickets start at $55 for GA, and $90 for VIP, while three-day passes remain reasonably priced at $159 for GA, and $259 for VIP. […]

With each day that passes, North Coast Music Festival’s (NCMF) seventh annual installment at Union Park draws nearer and nearer. After revealing the first phase of the event’s incredible musical acts, we’re thrilled to announce the full lineup for 2016 in all its glory!   From hip hop and jam bands to funk and electronic […]

Congrats to Anthony R. for winning and thanks for Devil’s Due Publishing! See you at the fest Ant! Get Coastified + Win a Pair of Tix!

Coasties, we stopped by our warehouse this week and decided to do a little Spring cleaning. So to hold you over until we release the final wave of artists in early June, we’d like to offer anyone who buys a ticket from now, Monday May 9th until Monday May 23rd a Free Mystery Merch Item […]

This year we’ve teamed up with The Physical Network to give enthusiastic ( and perhaps a bit short on cash ) Coasties the opportunity to earn Free Tickets! For info, to sign up or just check out the program go HERE.

We hear you loud and clear Coasties!  We’re not the only fish in the sea and as fellow music fans we want you to be able to see your favorite artists live all year long!  A payment plan is now available so you can budget and plan out your 2016 festival season calendar! If you […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2016 — Coastie (Noun): An avid music festival fan who calls North Coast Music Festival home for three days a year. Thousands of Coasties lovingly refer to North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) as “Summer’s Last Stand.” This year, the seventh annual festival returns to Union Park over Labor Day Weekend […]