North Coast Music Festival just announced an extremely exciting Phase Two to their 2026 lineup. The new additions come from a variety of electronic backgrounds, featuring bass mavens Level Up and Sippy, UKG madman Interplanetary Criminal, genre-melding Jigitz, and a cast of hard techno DJs, including Alignment, JSTJR, Angerfist, Jazzy, and Nikolina.
As the only independent electronic festival in Chicago, NCMF has always been a champion of Chicago’s local music scene. Continuing that commitment, the festival also added 55+ local DJs who will be tearing up the Firepit, Silent Disco, and Chill Dome stages. This announcement further solidifies North Coast’s reputation as a future-focused festival that showcases both leaders in the dance music space and emerging artists.
Be sure to grab your tickets for North Coast 2026 HERE
North Coast Music Festival 2026 already had a jam-packed lineup before this exciting Phase Two rollout, so be sure to check out our initial article HERE.
NCMF 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most vibrant iterations of the festival yet. With more surprises, artists, and excitement to come, the 16th year of this electronic music and culture festival will be one of the can’t-miss stops on your festival roster.
Hosted by Collectiv Presents, NCMF is just a quick half-hour commute from the center of Chicago at the SeatGeek Stadium campus, and happens at the end of summer. The festival boasts an amazing variety of activities, including art installations, roaming performers, immersive side quests, and unique food + beverage offerings, so be sure to check out as much as you can.
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