Please see the pics below for everything that was turned in to Lost and Found. 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 email ncmf18.lostandfound@gmail.com Any LOST IDs will be held until Wednesday of next week, […]

Hey Coasties! This year, get ready for some fire merch being sold at the festival. Buy a shirt or a sweatshirt so when people see you wear it, you can tell them it was the best way to end the summer. Don’t miss out on repping this festival! Check out this year’s gear in our […]

Hello Coasties! Below is the annual Top Ten Tips for the best possible North Coast weekend.  Read below and be a pro – make this weekend one you will never forget! UPDATED FESTIVAL RULES We want everyone to have a safe experience at the Festival. Take some time to brush up on the updated rules […]

Ticket prices will increase at the gate starting Friday, so buy your tickets early to save money! Service fee-free tickets will be available for last minute purchase at the Concord Music Hall box office NOW through Thursday 8/30 from 1-7pm each day! Concord is located at 2047 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square. The festival […]

Finally, here is the map! Plan ahead so you know where all of your artists will be playing and where the nearest water station is. Get hyped! Labor Day weekend is creeping up!

If you haven’t bought your tickets yet for North Coast, NOW IS THE TIME! 3-Day tickets are SOLD OUT and Single Day tickets are going fast! No Coastie is going to want to miss out on Summer’s Last Stand! Prices are increasing TONIGHT – Monday, August 27th at 11:59pm! School’s starting back up, and the […]

Since the debut of North Coast Music Festival in 2010, it has kept the homegrown, Chicago-bred vibe every year and does its best to keep it that way by teaming up with art collectives Ava Grey Designs (Creative Agency/Production House) + The Elder Tree. This creates a space that is part Living Art Gallery and […]

Slovenian DJ, and soon to be North Coast Headliner, Gramatik paired up with Kotek for a song that is going to make any Coastie even more excited for his performance next Sunday. Gramatik first hit the scene in 2008, with his release of his album Expedition 44. Since his debut, he signed with Pretty Lights […]

Last chance to save! North Coast is on the horizon & you know what that means, the FINAL price increase is coming Monday 8/27 11:59pm. End your Summer with a bang! This year’s lineup includes Jamiroquai, DJ Snake, Miguel, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, and stage takeovers by Lyrical Lemonade, Chicago’s Most Wanted, & Aux Cord DJs […]

North Coast headliner DJ Snake partners up with Albanian rapper Gashi and Moroccan-American hip hop artist French Montana to contribute to an epic end-of-the-summer hit and nice melt down into the fall. Hype as it is, it doesn’t even have a title yet! The track possesses a spicy, downtempo romance vibe. DJ Snake’s latest release, […]

Need a secure place to leave your things while you mosh or ride the rail? We have just the thing to ease your minds – lockers! Find further information below about how you can become light on your feet while keeping your things safe. Lockers will be available for rental each day at North Coast. […]

JUST ANNOUNCED! We know that for many fans, his NCMF performance won’t be enough. Come enjoy a second show of Chicago’s own VMA nominee, *JuiceWRLD*, at *PRYSM Nightclub* on September 1st! Doors/show at 10pm with support TBA. This event will be 21+. JuiceWRLD came onto the scene in 2015, dropping his first song “Too Much […]

🎶 Groovin’ all day Wong to The Optimist 🎶 Think you don’t know who Cory Wong is? Odds are, you may. He’s become a staple in the rotating lineup of legendary funk group Vulfpeck, jams with Ben Rector, and, of course, his notable project, The Cory Wong Band, who just released a brand new album, […]

We really mean it this time, y’all – don’t miss out on a full weekend of Summer’s Last Stand! North Coast is about 2 weeks away and 3-Day passes are almost SOLD OUT!! This year’s lineup, once again, features a diverse array of talented, renowned artists, including once in a lifetime performances from Jamiroquai and […]

The official NCMF 2018 schedule is now live! Download the North Coast app to create your own custom schedule and stay in the know regarding festival alerts and announcements from now through the last day of the fest! Get the FREE app now in iPhone and Android App Stores!  

TONIGHT! Come one, come all to the bangin’ Toast of the Coast 2018! These eight finalists have a chance to compete for a opportunity to play a main stage at North Coast! Two out of the eight will be chosen – one live act and one DJ – and the winners are decided based on […]

You wanted it – here you have it. NCMF presents the 2018 Official Aftershows! The fest may end at 10pm, but that doesn’t mean your night has to! FRIDAY 8/31 Axwell ^ Ingrosso – PRYSM – Tickets available HERE (21+) Manic Focus – Concord Music Hall – Tickets available HERE (17+) Snails – The Mid […]

The Official North Coast Music Festival App is now available for download in iPhone and Android App Stores! Exclusively on the app, the FULL SCHEDULE is now live! Download the FREE app now to view the schedule, explore this year’s talent, and build your customized schedule! Turn on notifications to stay connected with more information […]

North Coast is partnering this year with OurMusicMyBody to address sexual harassment on site. We want everyone to be able to have a good time at the festival and to have that happen we ask our fans to practice getting consent and respecting peoples space around you. We will not tolerate any form of harassment […]

Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Prices are increasing this Wednesday, August 15 at 11:59pm! Labor Day weekend is coming up quickly – with all the musical variety from artists like Jamiroquai, DJ Snake, Miguel, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, and takeovers by Lyrical Lemonade, Chicago’s Most Wanted, & Aux Cord DJs, we promise you don’t want […]

American funk group Vulfpeck makes their ONLY Midwest appearance this year at North Coast Music Festival on Saturday, September 1st! Previously having played North Coast in 2016, and a few shows at The Metro in Chicago last year, Vulfpeck makes very few stops to the Midwest, though they consistently throw killer, sold out shows each […]

Toast of the Coast Winners Announced! Here you have it, Coasties: Your 2018 Toast of the Coast winners! We want to thank all of these amazing, talented, unique artists for all their hard work and dedication. Can’t wait to see everyone on August 16 at Chop Shop (2033 W North Ave. in Chicago) for the […]

North Coast Music Festival artist and Lyrical Lemonade’s Warhol.SS is featured on this new summer hit, “Slow Down,” with Trippie Redd and Rocket Da Goon. Trippie Redd doesn’t take center stage on this track; he instead lets his peers dominate on the new song. Redd has been coming with full heat and a unique vibe […]

U.K electro-funk Space Cowboys Jamiroquai makes their iconic comeback to the Midwest since 2005 this Sunday, September 2nd at North Coast Music Festival with an extended set! After hinting at the possibility throughout 2017, Jamiroquai finally announced that they would indeed be returning to the USA several times in 2018. With the forward-funking album release […]

Having not played a show since October 2014, the harmonic, heavy bass, electro-dubstep group (and North Coast 2013 alums) makes its iconic return to North Coast on Sunday, September 2! Midnight Conspiracy will be performing on one of the newly curated takeover stages at NCMF, hosted by “Chicago’s Most Wanted,” featuring a stacked lineup of […]

Today is your last chance to enter AND vote for Toast of the Coast! We want to see what creative talents you got. NCMF embraces up-and-coming talent by giving artists and DJs an opportunity to be chosen to play a main stage at North Coast 2018! The voting ends TODAY!! We will release the eight […]

After four years, Henry Steinway, better known as RL Grime, is releasing his long-awaited second album, ‘Nova.’ The full-length LP drops tomorrow, Friday, July 27, via Wedidit and contains 15 fire tracks, eight of which are features, including appearances from Chief Keef, Jeremih, Tory Lanez, Daya and NCMF alum, Ty Dolla $ign. Can’t wait for the new tunes? Steinway […]

Following the trend of “Magenta Riddim,” his latest release, “Maradona Riddim,” is one of the more mellow and beautiful melodies of his latest track, featuring Nigerian singer Niniola. This isn’t your typical DJ Snake song. It showcases a more chill, sunset-esque side, although its African infusions speak to his usual worldly flavor. Niniola is perfect […]

Last Day for Layaway! Tomorrow is the last day to break payments into 2 with our layaway program! Sign up NOW to lock in your tickets and save money before prices increase on Monday! Life’s expensive, so why worry about paying all at once? Layaway is two easy payments of half the ticket price at […]

Want to get on top of that exclusive artist content, festival updates, and ticket giveaways? Join the official Facebook group to get exclusive artist content, festival updates, ticket giveaways, and to plan your weekend with your fellow Coasties and homies!  

UPDATE! Voting now open for Toast of the Coast 2018! NCMF embraces up-and-coming talent by giving artists and DJs an opportunity to play the main stage at North Coast 2018! The voting ends on August 6th. Eight finalists will be chosen out of the top 25 vote-getters for the Battle Royale happening at Chop Shop on August […]

By now, you’ve probably heard about Chicago rapper, Juice WRLD’s surprise secret show at Concord Music Hall on July 2, 2018 presented by Apple Music.  For many young rappers exploring new territory, breaking the rules is the goal, but it still takes effort. For Juice WRLD, a 19-year-old artist from Calumet Park, IL, it seems to be […]

Interested in going to North Coast FOR FREE?!? There are two different ways for you to attend NCMF for free: Street Team and Brand Ambassadors. Street Team: It’s as easy as passing out flyers, and hanging up posters around populated areas and before and after concerts, in exchange for tickets! For more information about joining […]

Go see all the shows! We want our Coastie fam to see as much live music as possible, not just at North Coast. Make sure you lock in your layaway price now, before the next price increase!  Payment Plans are available for 3-day GA and 3-day VIP passes. 3Day GA (payment today – 7/20/18, 8/03/18) […]

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, […]

You might never have a six pack but you can get a 4 PACK FOR THE 4TH for North Coast! We’re offering a limited Discounted 4-pack for 3-Day and Single Day GA tickets. It works out to buy-3-get-1-free or 25% off. So Holler at your coast crew to see who wants to get a ticket […]

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!