Festival News Archives - Far Out Midwest

Detroit’s Movement Festival Returns This Memorial Day Weekend

Far Out Midwest StaffApril 20, 2022

Although many festivals have already made their comeback after the pandemic, Detroit’s Movement Festival is just returning for the first time this Memorial Day Weekend. The long-awaited Movement 2022 will take place May 28-30. The festival will take... Read More...

Spring Awakening Music Festival Kickstarting Autumn Equinox Edition Next Weekend

Far Out Midwest StaffSeptember 23, 2021

Forget summer, it's time to turn up the heat this Autumn! Earlier this year, Spring Awakening Music Festival announced their new October event date for attendees looking to rave at one of Chicago's premier festivals. The festival will include top-tie... Read More...

Pitchfork Returns to Chicago With Their 2021 Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 29, 2021

As live music continues to ramp up in the Chicago area, Pitchfork has announced their exciting 2021 lineup. Chicago’s favorite independent music festival will take place at the end of the summer, from September 10-12 in Chicago’s Union Park. The fe... Read More...

Lollapalooza 2021’s Midwest Talent

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 20, 2021

Lollapalooza is the Midwest’s biggest music event of the year. The popular festival boasts artists from all over the world, but Chicago will always be its home. Here are some of our favorite Midwest artists taking the stage in Lollapalooza’s 2021 Lin... Read More...

Summer Smash Festival Announces Stunning 2021 Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 19, 2021

Summer Smash is a newer addition to Chicago’s thriving festival scene. After starting in 2018, the festival is now in its 3rd year. The second festival grew to four times the size of the original, so it’s safe to say that expectations for this year a... Read More...

Lollapalooza 2021 Official Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffJune 14, 2021

After almost a year and a half without live music, Lollapalooza Chicago is emerging from the pandemic with an exciting new lineup. The long-awaited music festival will take place this summer, with fans gathering in Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park from... Read More...

Pitchfork Music Festival announces 2020 lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffFebruary 20, 2020

The 15th annual Pitchfork Music Festival takes place Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 at Union Park in Chicago. The headliners are Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run the Jewels, and the National. Tickets to Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale for $75 a da... Read More...

Riot Fest 15th Anniversary Lineup

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 30, 2019

The Riot Fest 15th Anniversary lineup is here. September 13-15 at Douglas Park, Chicago. Featuring: Blink-182, Slayer (final Chicago & Milwaukee show), Bikini Kill, The Raconteurs, Rise Against, The Flaming Lips (performing Yoshimi Battles... Read More...

Pride In The Park Chicago

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 2, 2019

Go Pride has announced the first-ever Pride in the Park Chicago will take place Saturday, June 29 in Grant Park. Held the day before the city's iconic Pride Parade, this all-new LGBT-centric event will showcase national and local music acts. Atten... Read More...

Spring Awakening Music Festival 2019 – DJ Snake, GRiZ, Illenium, Martin Garrix, Rezz, and Zedd

Far Out Midwest StaffMarch 12, 2019

React Presents has just announced the initial six headliners and confirmed location for Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) 2019. The Midwest's largest all-electronic music festival will return to the Chicagoland area for its eighth year on June 7... Read More...