North Coast 2026 Is Almost Here, and We Couldn’t Be More Ready

The Festival Babes

July 15, 2026

North Coast 2026 Is Almost Here, and We Couldn’t Be More Ready

There’s just something about Labor Day weekend in Chicago.

The weather starts cooling off (hopefully), the kandi bracelets come back out, and thousands of Coasties reunite for one of the best weekends of the year. North Coast Music Festival is back September 4-6, and after seeing this year’s lineup, we’re already counting down the days.

The Lineup Is Stacked

North Coast really understood the assignment this year.

Whether you’re planning to catch FISHER, Illenium B2B SLANDER, Porter Robinson, GRiZ, Chris Lorenzo, Ganja White Night, Tape B, Levity, Wooli, Sammy Virji, Crankdat, Gryffin, or TroyBoi, your schedule is about to become a full-time job.

Let’s be honest, every festival says they have something for everyone. North Coast actually does.

Bass lovers, house heads, melodic fans, drum and bass enthusiasts, there isn’t a bad choice on this lineup.

We Already Know Everyone’s Going to Be Talking About The Bunker

Every year North Coast finds a way to level up, and 2026 is no different.

The newest addition, The Bunker, is bringing a brand new stage experience to the festival, and we have a feeling it’s going to become one of those places where you stop by for one set… and somehow never leave.

Between that, the return of the Chill Dome, the Ferris wheel, Frick Frack Blackjack, the Yacht Club, and all the immersive art throughout the grounds, there’s always something happening, even between sets.

It’s the Little Moments

Obviously we’re excited for the music.

But some of our favorite festival memories have nothing to do with who’s on stage.

Trading kandi with someone you’ve known for five minutes.

Getting complimented by a stranger on your outfit.

Watching the sunset from the Ferris wheel.

Running into friends you didn’t even know were coming.

Finding a new favorite artist because you wandered into a random set.

Experiencing highly anticipated North Coast after parties.

Exploring Chicago while you’re not at the festival.

These are a few moments that maake North Coast feel exciting and unique, but there are so many more!

See You Soon Coasties!

If this is your first North Coast, welcome. You’re about to understand why so many people make this festival a yearly tradition.

And if you’re coming back, welcome home!

Now’s the time to prep your outfits, make those last-minute kandi bracelets, and start texting your festival fam.

We’ll see you in the crowd, dancing your heart out, making new friends, and trying to convince ourselves the weekend won’t go by too fast. We are more than excited and can’t wait to be back with you all at North Coast!

Did a friend wait last minute, but now wants to go? Don’t worry, there’s still time to get their ticket! Head on over to https://northcoastfestival.com to get tickets before they sell out.