North Coast Music Festival has revealed its Phase One lineup for 2023, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible experience. From September 1st to 3rd (Labor Day Weekend), the festival will host some of the world’s best electronic music acts at Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus. With more artists to be announced in Phase Two and a unique event promised, here are 5 reasons you can’t miss North Coast Music Festival 2023:

1. World-Class Headliners & Supporting Acts

This year’s three main festival stages will host a spectrum of diverse talent led by the debut performance of Marshmello, Grammy-winning future bass pioneer Flume, and Australian producer/DJ/singer Alison Wonderland. Alongside them, Swedish superstar Alesso, Deadbeats label bosses Zeds Dead, and Belgian bass duo Ganja White Night are also slated to headline the Stadium Stage. The Vega stage will see closing sets from Parisian chart-topper DJ Snake, Big Gigantic and NGHTMRE‘s collaborative GIGANTIC NGHTMRE project, and Liquid Stranger. While the Canopy Stage will be a haven for house music, featuring chart-shredding UK producer Duke Dumont on Friday and label takeovers hosted by Lane 8‘s This Never Happened and Chris Lake‘s Black Book Records on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, the festival will host debut performances by Black Tiger Sex Machine, BLOND:ISH, Dabin, MK, Zomboy, Cloonee, and many more exciting acts. With such a vast range of artists on the lineup, North Coast will surely cater to everyone’s music taste. See the full lineup.

2. Local Talent

Supporting the Chicago music scene has always been integral to North Coast’s ethos, and the 2023 edition is no exception. The festival will feature a variety of local talent, including Deep State Disco, PODS, Diox, Morgan Alexis, Double D, Red Achinelli, Cofresi, Suboh, and more to be announced. Whether you live in the area or fly in, it’s a great opportunity to experience a taste of what the city’s scene offers.

3. Large-scale Art Installations

The festival’s organizers are going above and beyond to provide a perfect blend of music and art, creating breathtaking and interactive installations. After relocating to the recently-renovated SeatGeek Stadium Campus in 2021, the festival expanded its experimental art programming with six impressive installations, including the North Coast Yacht Club’s elevated eye view of the festival, the towering interactive mirror room Temple of Intention, and the part-hammock Rainbow Lounge. Additionally, you can take a journey down the colorful Sky Fields tunnel, snag a photo with the sprawling creature The Giant, or check out the kinetic Zephyrs backdrop. If you need a break in between sets, head over to the immersive and air-conditioned Chill Dome installation, where you can enjoy downtempo and lo-fi sets from the local Chicago scene.

4. Food, Beverages, and Shopping

North Coast Music Festival has a vast array of food and beverage vendors, offering everything from vegan and vegetarian options to gourmet dishes. The festival also features shopping vendors with unique and hand-crafted items, including jewelry, clothing, and art pieces, giving fans nothing but great options for refueling, re-energizing, and finding one-of-a-kind gear to flaunt throughout the weekend and beyond.

5. Community & Good Vibes

North Coast attracts music lovers of all backgrounds to celebrate and enjoy music in a safe and welcoming environment, creating an electric atmosphere that is known for its eccentric crowd, a great chance to flex your favorite festival fits. The festival-goers are also friendly and welcoming, and the presence of costumed performers adds flair to the already energetic background, making it a great place to be for anyone who shares a love for electronic music and carefree festival vibes.

GA and VIP tickets for North Coast 2023 are on sale now! View all ticket options here and relive last year’s sold-out event:

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