North Coast Music Festival has officially launched celebrations for its 16th year with the release of its Phase One lineup for 2026, setting the tone for another massive Labor Day Weekend takeover. Returning to the upgraded SeatGeek Stadium campus from 4th - 6th September, 2026, the Chicago staple once again delivers a genre-spanning roster that blends electronic heavyweights, bass innovators and crossover crowd-pleasers across six purpose-built stages.

Leading the Phase One announcement are BUNT, Crankdat, Fisher, Ganja White Night, GRiZ, Gryffin, Holy Priest, Wooli and Restricted, alongside a headline-grabbing Illenium b2b Slander set and a surprise guest b2b Tape B. Fans can also expect a Porter Robinson DJ set, Lily Palmer, Sammy Virji Curates and Special Guest Chris Lorenzo, with further depth added by names like TroyBoi, Tchami, Mersiv, Dabin, Deorro and Jade Cicada.

Beyond the lineup, North Coast continues to lean into its reputation as one of the most immersive festival experiences in the US. From the air-conditioned Chill Dome and Brownies & Lemonade stage takeover to fire-breathing art installations, roaming performers and interactive spaces, the festival’s mix of music, art and community remains a defining drawcard.

Now entering its 16th year, North Coast Music Festival shows no signs of slowing down. With Phase One setting a high bar and more artists still to be announced, North Coast 2026 is shaping up as another landmark chapter for one of North America’s most beloved electronic music gatherings.