Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival is arguably one of the most highly anticipated summer festivals. Currently in its eighteenth year and hosted by the extremely well-respected and highly trusted music publication, the festival will be held in Union Park between July 19th and 21st, showcasing independent music in all genres and promoting the Chicago arts community.
Along with previously announced headliners Bjork, Belle & Sebastian, and R. Kelly, attendees can now enjoy performances by the following.
Friday lineup:
Bjork
Joanna Newsom
Wire
Woods
Mikal Cronin
Angel Olsen
Pissed Jeans
Daughn Gibson
Trash Talk
Frankie Rose
Saturday lineup:
Belle & Sebastian
Solange
The Breeders
Savages
Swans
Rustie
Low
… And You Will Know Us By the Trail of the Dead
Phosoperescent
Andy Stott
Mac DeMarco
Ryan Hemsworth
Julia Holter
Parquet Courts
Merchandise
Metz
Ken Mode
White Lung
Sunday lineup:
R. Kelly
M.I.A.
Yo La Tengo
Lil B
Toro Y Moi
TNGHT
El-P
Killer Mike
Chairlift
Foxygen
Sky Ferreira
Glass Candy
Autre Ne Veut
Evian Christ
Waxatchee
Blood Orange
DJ Rashad
Tree
In spite of the festival’s size and popularity, ticket packages are not expensive; the festival consistently draws attendees both from the Chicago area and from all around the world. Tickets can be purchased for very affordable prices, either for the full weekend or single-day passes. For further information about ticket prices, the festival’s many performances, independent art vendors, and various activities over the course of the weekend, read more.
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