Pitchfork Music Festival
You'll find the Best New Music (and some indie rock icons) at the annual Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park
Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago for its eleventh year in 2016. There are a few things you can expect to see at Pitchfork—a guy with a beard in short shorts; the summer collection from Urban Outfitters; and, most importantly, the hottest new bands in indie, hip-hop and the underground. This year, Brian Wilson performs his classic album Pet Sounds, Sufjan Stevens offers up melancholy folk and Miguel brings sexy R&B. At night, the festivities move to area dance clubs for the after-parties. Take a look at our guide to the best acts to see, best aftershows and more.
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When is Pitchfork Music Festival 2016?
This year, the Pitchfork Music Festival will occur from July 15–17, 2016. Gates open at 3pm on Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sunday. The park closes each night at 10pm.
Where is Pitchfork Music Festival 2016?
As usual, the Pitchfork Music Festival will take up residence in Union Park, directly next to the Ashland Green and Pink Line station.
How do I get to Pitchfork Music Festival 2016?
There's not a lot of parking around Union Park, so public transportation will be your best friendly. Luckily, the festival takes place directly next to the Ashland Green and Pink Line station. If you prefer to ride the bus, the Ashland (9) and Madison (20) routes will drop you oright by the gates. Divvy riders can park their bikes at a station on the corner of Lake Street and Ashland Avenue, while bike owners will find racks on the northwest corner of Union Park.
How much are Pitchfork Music Festival 2016 tickets?
A one day ticket to Friday, Saturday or Sunday costs $65, while a three-day pass is $165.
Pitchfork Music Festival 2016
Photos from Pitchfork Music Festival 2016, Sunday
An eclectic lineup of performers brought the fest to a close
The five best things we saw on Sunday at Pitchfork
Jazz, dance parties, hot dog posters and even more great fest moments
Photos from Pitchfork 2016, Saturday
Sufjan, Savages and Brian Wilson brought the heat
The five best things we saw on Saturday at Pitchfork
Footwork dancers, great beer, crazy costumes and more
Photos from Pitchfork 2016, Friday
The first day of the fest brought out crowds of poptimists and rockers
Pitchfork Music Festival aftershows
From Whitney to Sun Ra Arkestra, start making your post-fest plans
Pitchfork Music Festival 2016 lineup
Brian Wilson, Miguel and Sufjan top this year's bill
12 acts to see at Pitchfork Music Festival
From Brian Wilson to Carly Rae Jepsen, there are the artists you must see
Pitchfork Music Festival 2015
Pitchfork 2015, Sunday: Faces in the crowd
Take a look at faces and acts from the final day of the fest
The 5 best things we saw on Sunday at Pitchfork
Chance the Rapper, Viet Cong and more of the best sets
Pitchfork 2015, Saturday: Faces in the crowd
See pictures of Sleater-Kinney, Future Islands and the muddy masses
The 5 best things we saw on Saturday at Pitchfork
Bully, carpet squares, a Grateful Dead T-shirt and more
Pitchfork 2015, Friday: Faces in the crowd
Check out shots of Wilco, Chvrches and the crowds who gather to see them
The 5 best things we saw on Friday at Pitchfork
Wilco, tote bags and more of our favorite things
6 reasons to get to Pitchfork 2015 early
Roll out of bed and get to Union Park to catch these lesser-known acts
11 acts you must see at Pitchfork 2015
You might not recognize names like Shamir and Sophie today, but you will, or you should.
Pitchfork 2015 aftershows
If you're still standing after a day in the sun, here's where you can keep the party going
Pitchfork after-parties at Virgin Hotel
Future Islands, HAIM and more familiar faces join celebrate post-fest
Ranking every Pitchfork lineup from 2005 to today
From Intonation to today, we put all 11 Pitchfork bills in order of greatness.
Pitchfork Music Festival 2014
Former headliner photos
Faces in the crowd
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