north coast 2026
NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 16 YEARS WITH PHASE ONE LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2026
Chicago’s largest and most anticipated Labor Day Weekend celebration, officially kicks off its 16th year with the release of its Phase One lineup. North Coast Music Festival will take place September 4–6, 2026, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Known for its genre-spanning curation and deeply loyal community, North Coast continues to evolve while staying true to its roots as a home for music lovers of all backgrounds. The Phase One line up features a powerful cross-section of electronic music’s most influential and forward-thinking artists, including BUNT, Crankdat, Fisher, Ganja White Night, GRiZ, Gryffin, Holy Priest, Illenium B2B Slander, (Surprise Guest) B2B Tape B, Porter Robinson (dj set), Sammy Virji Curates, Wooli, and Special Guest Chris Lorenzo.and more, with additional artists to be announced in the coming months.
The excitement continues with standout performers including genre-blending AlleyCVT, bass-driven ARMNHMR, melodic Dabin, party-fueled Deorro, forward-thinking Jace Cicada, vocal powerhouse Lilly Palmer, bass-heavy Mersiv, dynamic Restricted, future house innovator Tchami, and boundary-pushing Troyboi, each bringing their own signature energy to the festival.
Adding to North Coast’s unique edge, Sammy Virji will curate an entire stage for a full day, handpicking the artists and shaping the vibe from start to finish. Fans can also expect mind-blowing B2B sets like Illenium B2B Slander and (Surprise Guest) B2B Tape B, as well as the unforgettable Brownies & Lemonade Stage Takeover—each a one-of-a-kind, can’t-miss experience for festival-goers.
north coast 2O26 PHASE 1 LINEUP
DATE & LOCATION
Date: September 4th - 6th 2026
Location: SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview, IL
TICKETS
Tickets on sale now at https://www.northcoastfestival.com/
(In support of vulnerable populations, North Coast is donating $1 per ticket of today's sales to charities supporting under-resourced communities.)
Hosted by Collectiv Presents and set across the expansive SeatGeek Stadium grounds, North Coast offers a unique festival experience. The festival grounds include a stadium, indoor dome, and seven surrounding athletic fields outfitted with padded turf. There is six distinct stages, each designed with its own atmosphere, sound, and top-tier production, ensuring a different experience around every corner.
Festival-goers can immerse themselves in a variety of “more than music” experiences, from the Chill Dome, a massive air-conditioned space with custom laser shows, Chicago-area DJs, and surprise headliners, to the NC Yacht Club, featuring two boats with photo ops, drinks, and hidden bars on deck and below. The Indendia Firepit offers fire-breathing domes and the Firepit Stage, home to North Coast’s hardest-hitting DJs, while the Rainbow Lounge blends art and relaxation with hammocks integrated into a striking scaffolding installation. Guests can snap photos with massive sculptures like Bass Bot, Sycamore the Giant, The Alien, and the Gnome, plus enjoy panoramic views from the Ferris Wheel. Roaming performers and interactive sidequests add games, prizes, and unexpected surprises, and food options abound with Michelin-starred chef Brian Fisher at Coastie Café and two diverse food courts. And there’s so much more: bubble machines, the Rainbow Road inflatable tunnel, no-cash Frick Frack Blackjack, free kandi-making stations, fireworks, and countless photo opportunities, making the festival an unforgettable, multi-sensory experience.
