North Coast Music Festival

After devoting several summer weekends to music festivalsstreet fairs, and general merriment one would think we’d be ready for fest season to close. Not so. Thankfully, North Coast Music Festival is back for its second year to give Chicagoans a final fix.

Playing this weekend in Union Park, North Coast features an eclectic electronica and hip-hop focused lineup. While still a newcomer by Chicago fest standards, North Coast’s impressive lineup includes David Guetta, Common, Fatboy Slim, Of Montreal, Bassnectar, Wiz Khalifa, Rusko, and Thievery Corporation.

Go bask in the joy of listening in the sun for hours with thousands of sweaty strangers while you can! After all, it’s “Summer’s Last Stand.”

Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.' Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.