North Coast Music Festival Returning With High-Profile Headliners for Landmark 2025 Edition

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 05:16

Celebrating the Chicago festival's 15th anniversary, North Coast returns over Labor Day Weekend with Zedd, REZZ, Zeds Dead and a rare drum & bass set from deadmau5.

15 years strong and only getting bigger, Chicago's beloved North Coast Music Festival has revealed a powerhouse Phase 1 lineup that reads like an electronic music lover's dream journal.

North Coast is scheduled to return over Labor Day Weekend from August 29-31, 2025. The first wave of artists features a formidable list of headliners, including Zedd, Excision, REZZ, Chris Lake, RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Seven Lions, SVDDEN DEATH's VOYD and EDM.com Class of 2024 star Of The Trees.

In a significant homecoming moment, Chicago natives Kaskade and Louis The Child will return to their roots for special headline performances, celebrating the festival's 15-year legacy in the Windy City. Adding to the anniversary excitement, electronic music pioneer deadmau5 will return to North Coast for the first time since 2017 to perform a rare drum & bass set.

The 2025 North Coast Music Festival lineup features Zedd, Excision, REZZ, Chris Lake, RL Grime, Zeds Dead and more.
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"We're very grateful to be celebrating our 15-year anniversary," said Pat Grumley, Founding Partner at North Coast Music Festival. "Most importantly, to do it as an independent group in Chicago, by Chicago residents, for Chicago, and to have built the community of Coasties that exists now. We have some very special anniversary surprises in store for all who attend."

2024 was a banner year for the electric festival, which broke its own attendance record after roughly 90,000 raved their nights away at SeatGeek Stadium. Organizers have confirmed the return of several signature experiential elements that have become fan-favorites over the years.

The Chill Dome will once again transform a full soccer field into an air-conditioned sanctuary featuring lasers, comfortable cushions and DJs spinning downtempo, lo-fi and deep house music. Other returning attractions include Incendia's mesmerizing Fire Pit Stage, the popular NCMF Yacht Club overlooking the Shipyard Stage, the speakeasy-style Club Coast and the festival's ferris wheel.

North Coast is also introducing a new GA PLUS ticket tier this year, offering general admission access enhanced with premium amenities such as express entry and air-conditioned restrooms.

More North Coast 2025 artists will be revealed in the weeks ahead and tickets are on sale now.