Winnetka Music Festival

Winnetka Music Festival Winnetka Music Fest returns to Chicago’s North Shore on Father's Day Weekend:
JUNE 14 + 15 2024
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What a great weekend! We'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our 2024 sponsors and community partners. 💚 💚 💚 You...
06/17/2024

What a great weekend! We'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our 2024 sponsors and community partners. 💚 💚 💚 Your generous support allows us to continue bringing music fans of all ages together in the place we call home. Simply put: we couldn't do it without you!





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And just like that, another year of Winnetka Music Fest is in the books! We had an absolute blast celebrating with you a...
06/16/2024

And just like that, another year of Winnetka Music Fest is in the books! We had an absolute blast celebrating with you all this weekend. We’ll see you next year! ☀️



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It’s day two! Another beautiful day here in Winnetka. Swipe to check out set times for today! ➡️ ⁣⁣Please note, set time...
06/15/2024

It’s day two! Another beautiful day here in Winnetka. Swipe to check out set times for today! ➡️ ⁣

Please note, set times are subject to change.⁣

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That’s a wrap on night one! What a great day of performances - which one was your favorite? ⁣⁣We’ll see you tonight to d...
06/15/2024

That’s a wrap on night one! What a great day of performances - which one was your favorite? ⁣

We’ll see you tonight to do it all again! ⁣



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Today’s the day! Gates open this evening at 5:00pm, swipe to check out set times for tonight! ➡️ Please note, set times ...
06/14/2024

Today’s the day! Gates open this evening at 5:00pm, swipe to check out set times for tonight! ➡️ Please note, set times are subject to change.

GA tickets for Winnetka Music Festival are officially SOLD OUT. Saturday VIP passes are also sold out. A limited number ...
06/14/2024

GA tickets for Winnetka Music Festival are officially SOLD OUT. Saturday VIP passes are also sold out. A limited number of VIP passes for tonight remain, but will sellout shortly. We are looking forward to a beautiful weekend on the North Shore! ☀️

LAST CALL FOR FRIDAY GA TICKETS! Saturday GA tickets are already sold out, and very limited quantities remain for Friday...
06/13/2024

LAST CALL FOR FRIDAY GA TICKETS! Saturday GA tickets are already sold out, and very limited quantities remain for Friday and Saturday VIP tix. These remaining tickets WILL sell out soon, so don't wait!

Remember, when tickets sell out, additional tickets will NOT be available for purchase in-person at the gate (with the exception of half-priced children tickets). We'll see you tomorrow!

Our staff are busy making sure that our bars will be fully stocked this weekend with plenty of options to quench your th...
06/13/2024

Our staff are busy making sure that our bars will be fully stocked this weekend with plenty of options to quench your thirst!

Looking for a cocktail? Treat yourself to one of our refreshing speciality drinks — the Winnetka Punch, a Paloma, or the Pineapple Fancy featuring .

We'll also have a great selection of beer, wines from , and plenty of non-alcoholic options like , and mocktails. Our VIP attendees will also have access to additional spirit options including , and more!

Please note that all bars are CASHLESS this year, but food and other vendors may choose to accept cash. We'll see you soon! 🍻

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Did you catch valslist.com's interview on Fox 32 Chicago? Watch it below!
06/13/2024

Did you catch valslist.com's interview on Fox 32 Chicago? Watch it below!

Val Haller, founder of Winnetka Music Festival, previews some of the top acts coming to play this year.

TOMORROW! ☀️🌈🎶 Winnetka Music Festival is finally here and we can't wait to see you this weekend! Check the email addres...
06/13/2024

TOMORROW! ☀️🌈🎶 Winnetka Music Festival is finally here and we can't wait to see you this weekend! Check the email address associated with your Eventbrite order for some important 'Know Before You Go' info.

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Friendly reminder as you prepare for this weekend at Winnetka Music Festival: bag checks will be conducted at all entry ...
06/12/2024

Friendly reminder as you prepare for this weekend at Winnetka Music Festival: bag checks will be conducted at all entry points. Please carefully review our permitted and prohibited items (below + on our website FAQ) to speed up your check-in process.

Gates open at 5pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday, and we recommend coming early for quicker entry. Music will be happening ALL DAY Saturday and re-entry is allowed, but please note that you'll have to go through a bag check each time.

Got other questions? Visit our FAQ page and check the email associated with your Eventbrite account for more info!

Don't forget to come by our Chapel Stage on Saturday, June 15 from 1-2pm for exclusive artist interviews featuring Ax &T...
06/11/2024

Don't forget to come by our Chapel Stage on Saturday, June 15 from 1-2pm for exclusive artist interviews featuring Ax &The Hatchetmen and The Heavy Heavy, talking with WMF curator Val Haller of Valslist!

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Early bird gets the worm! Reminder that there are PLENTY of opportunities for live music all day long on Saturday of the...
06/11/2024

Early bird gets the worm! Reminder that there are PLENTY of opportunities for live music all day long on Saturday of the fest. Not only will we have FREE programming starting at 11:30am on the Family Stage, but our intimate Chapel Stage kicks off with interviews at 1pm and live music at 2pm! Lincon Stage music starts at 2:15pm and Main Stage at 3:15pm. Come early, discover new artists, and explore all that Winnetka Music Fest has to offer!

SATURDAY GA TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! You can still grab VIP tickets for 6/15, but very limited quantities remain...
06/11/2024

SATURDAY GA TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! You can still grab VIP tickets for 6/15, but very limited quantities remain and Friday GA and VIP tix aren’t far behind. If tickets sell out online in advance, additional tickets will NOT be available for purchase in-person at the gate (with the exception of half-priced children tickets) so grab yours before it’s too late! We can’t wait to see you this weekend!

Join us in welcoming the following artists to the WMF Main Stage on Saturday, June 15! These sets begin at 3:15 and run ...
06/10/2024

Join us in welcoming the following artists to the WMF Main Stage on Saturday, June 15! These sets begin at 3:15 and run until 10:30pm. Come early and catch so many great sets!

MAIN STAGE
🎵3:15 - 4:00 PM: Zach Seabaugh - Nashville-based indie singer-songwriter whose debut album Mr. Nobody was released in September 2023.

🎵4:15 - 5:00 PM: Ax & The Hatchetmen - Chicago based rock and roll band featuring shimmering three guitar attack, earthy rhythms and blistering horns.

🎵5:30 - 6:15 PM: Michigander - The moniker of singer-songwriter Jason Singer, Michigander creates a rich blend of hook-driven and radio-ready indie rock with electronic flourishes and earnest, big-hearted storytelling.

🎵6:45 - 7:30 PM: Rayland Baxter - Tennessee-bred artist who first rose to national attention when his 2012 debut, Feathers & FishHooks, was reissued by ATO Records, kicking off a subsequent string of critically acclaimed releases for the label.

🎵8:00 - 8:45 PM: YOLA - A beguiling amalgam of vintage country-soul, R&B, and classic pop arrangements, British singer/songwriter Yola earned widespread critical accolades for her 2016 solo EP Orphan Offering.

🎵9:15 - 10:30 PM: Milky Chance - German rock band who emerged in 2012 with the chart-topping single “Stolen Dance,” an idiosyncratic and inventive pop song that would become a staple of their discography

Meet our Saturday Lincoln Stage Lineup! Sets kick off at 2:15pm for this stage and music runs through 9:45pm.🎵2:15 - 2:4...
06/10/2024

Meet our Saturday Lincoln Stage Lineup! Sets kick off at 2:15pm for this stage and music runs through 9:45pm.

🎵2:15 - 2:45 PM: Shane Guerrette - Since the start of 2023, singer-songwriter Shane Guerrette has toured relentlessly, opening up for acts such as The Heavy Heavy (see them on the same stage at 7:15pm!), The Wood Brothers, Black Joe Lewis, and more.

🎵3:00 - 3:30 PM: Billy Allen + The Pollies - Alabama Southern rock band whose debut album Black Noise thrums to life atop a classic rock chassis and expertly weaves in and out of gospel, grunge, funk and soul along its eleven-song journey.

🎵3:45 - 4:30 PM: Elizabeth Moen - Blending fierce, massive vocals and raw bluesy guitar with introspective lyrics and electronic textures, Elizabeth Moen "showcases both strength and vulnerability, reminding us that these traits often go hand in hand" (NPR Music).

🎵4:45 - 5:30 PM: Tors - Hailing from Devon, UK, Tors are a dynamic trio of brothers known for their emotive lyrics, anthemic choruses and enthralling harmonies.

🎵6:00 - 6:45 PM: Rebirth Brass Band - Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a globally renowned paragon of the New Orleans' brass band tradition.

🎵7:15 - 8:00 PM: The Heavy Heavy - Brighton, UK-based The Heavy Heavy's debut EP Life and Life Only (released June 2022 on ATO Records) taps into many of the musical touchstones deeply entrenched in their psyche, including Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones, and the British Invasion pop acts like the Hollies.

🎵8:30 - 9:45 PM: Heartless Bastards - A warm patchwork of rock ‘n’ roll, psychedelia, folk, alternative, and blues, Austin-based band (led by Erika Wennerstrom) creates boundary-breaking sonics and straight-from-the-heart lyrics.

Friendly reminder: Winnetka Music Festival is a cashless event! Please plan to pay with credit cards at all bars and mer...
06/10/2024

Friendly reminder: Winnetka Music Festival is a cashless event! Please plan to pay with credit cards at all bars and merch stands. Food vendors may choose to accept cash.

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…And learn about the incredible artists kicking off the first night of Winnetka Music Festival on Friday, June 14 on our...
06/09/2024

…And learn about the incredible artists kicking off the first night of Winnetka Music Festival on Friday, June 14 on our MAIN STAGE. Set times below from 5:30-10:30pm.

FRIDAY - MAIN STAGE
🎵5:30-6:15pm - Mikaela Davis - Genre-bending harpist who weaves together 60s pop-soaked melodies, psychedelia and driving folk rock.

🎵6:45-7:30pm - Caroline Jones - Country singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist whose Top 30 Country Hit “Come In (But Don’t Make Yourself Comfortable),” continues to climb the charts thanks to its viral TikTok line dance that has been played over 540 million times.

🎵8:00-8:45pm - Half Moon Run - Montreal-based indie rockers who have gained a Canadian cult following for their unique combo of elemental alt-pop atmospherics and harmony-laden modern folk.

🎵9:15-10:30pm - Band of Horses - GRAMMY-nominated American Rock band that emerged in the mid-2000s with an engaging blend of melodic woodsy rock and strong reverb-laden vocals. Initially based in Seattle, they issued a pair of acclaimed albums for Sub Pop that helped turn them into one of the more prominent indie rock bands of the era.

Planning ahead for Winnetka Music Festival next weekend? Check out the LINCOLN STAGE schedule below and learn about the ...
06/09/2024

Planning ahead for Winnetka Music Festival next weekend? Check out the LINCOLN STAGE schedule below and learn about the artists taking the stage Friday, June 14, beginning at 5pm!

FRIDAY - LINCOLN STAGE
🎵 5-5:45pm - Neptune’s Core - Chicago-based alternative indie rock band consisting of two sets of sisters. Jim DeRogits summed it up best on Sound Opinions: ""Their age belies the sophistication of the songwriting and instrumentation ... classic alternative era with delicate fragile quiet moments exploding into loud dynamics.""

🎵 6:15-7pm - Cobi - Soulful pop singer with R&B influences whose genre-defying sound first captivated audiences with his single “Don’t You Cry For Me” which hit No. 1 on the Global Spotify Viral Charts.

🎵 7:30-8:15pm - Grace Bowers - Nashville-based teenage Blues prodigy. Rolling Stone said the following about her 2023 Newport Folk Festival debut: “Her twenty-minute performance gave the distinct sense that everyone lucky enough to have attended was witnessing a star in the making.""

🎵 8:30-9:45pm - The Verve Pipe - Formed in East Lansing, MI, in the early 1990s, the band released its debut album I’ve Suffered a Head Injury in 1992 and achieved commercial success with their 1996 post-grunge blockbuster hit "The Freshmen.”

We can't wait to see you at WMF next week! Below you'll find some trusty transportation tips to make your fest-going tri...
06/08/2024

We can't wait to see you at WMF next week! Below you'll find some trusty transportation tips to make your fest-going trip a breeze...

🚗 If driving: Public parking in the area is extremely limited. We highly recommend biking, walking, taking public transportation, or using rideshare to get to and from the fest. Details below.

🚈 If traveling by train: Metra Winnetka station is steps away from the south entrance to the festival grounds! The Metra schedule can be found on their website or on the Ventra app.

🚲 If biking: We'll have plenty of racks available so you can park and lock your bike outside the festival grounds. No bikes will be allowed inside festival parameters.

📍If taking rideshare: The best drop-off location is 784 Elm Street in Winnetka, IL.

We're officially ONE WEEK OUT from Winnetka Music Festival 2024! Be sure to follow along on socials this week for import...
06/07/2024

We're officially ONE WEEK OUT from Winnetka Music Festival 2024! Be sure to follow along on socials this week for important information on getting to the festival, permitted and prohibited items, as well as our bar menu!

PLUS - we have a couple more pop-ups up our sleeve! Check out the dates below for your last opportunities to purchase fee-free tickets!

📍 Saturday, June 8 | 9am - 12pm | Winnetka Farmers Market - 754 Elm Street, Winnetka
📍 Sunday, June 9 | 7:30am - 12:30pm | Skokie Farmers Market - 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie

Haven't gotten your tickets yet? What are you waiting for?! Now's your last chance! Don't get stuck at the gate.

Beginning Saturday, June 15 at 11:30am, we'll have some FREE family programming just inside our South Entrance, located ...
06/05/2024

Beginning Saturday, June 15 at 11:30am, we'll have some FREE family programming just inside our South Entrance, located at the intersection of Green Bay Road and Elm Street. Check out our schedule of children's performers below and bring the kiddos for an afternoon of fun!

🌈 11:30 - 12:00 PM: Children's Theater of Winnetka
🌈 12:15 - 1:00 PM: Laura Doherty & THe Heartbeats
🌈 1:15 - 1:45 PM: Bed Heads
🌈 2:00 - 2:45 PM: Peach Jam plays the music of The Grateful Dead

Reminder, children under the age of 12 receive free admission to the festival. Children aged 12-16 will require a half-priced children’s ticket for admission, which will be available for purchase at the entry gate, even if the event is sold out in advance.

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🚗 The North Shore's family auto dealership, , is a proud sponsor of Winnetka Music Festival! Be sure to check out the be...
06/04/2024

🚗 The North Shore's family auto dealership, , is a proud sponsor of Winnetka Music Festival! Be sure to check out the beautiful vehicles they'll have on-site at WMF 2024 🚗

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Looking for ideas of things to do around Winnetka Music Festival? There's plenty of great restaurants and stores in the ...
06/03/2024

Looking for ideas of things to do around Winnetka Music Festival? There's plenty of great restaurants and stores in the area. Spend some time supporting local businesses and enjoy all that Chicago's North Shore has to offer. ⬇️ Some nearby attractions and local favorites below ⬇️

2 minutes away from Lake Michigan beaches
2 min away from Winnetka Public Golf Course
5 minutes away from Writers' Theater
10 min away from Chicago Botanic Garden
10 min away from Bahai Temple
15 min away from Northwestern University Campus
15 min away from Old Orchard Mall
And last but not least...a stone's throw from the famous 'Home Alone' house!

Be sure to drop by our intimate Chapel Stage on Saturday, June 15 starting at 2pm. Not only will we have artists perform...
06/02/2024

Be sure to drop by our intimate Chapel Stage on Saturday, June 15 starting at 2pm. Not only will we have artists performing including Haley, Nathan Graham, Tedious and Brief, and more....but we'll also have scheduled interviews with WMF artists, as well as art for sale!

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NEW TO VIP THIS YEAR - An expanded porch viewing area! Treat yourself to VIP this year at Winnetka Music Fest and get ex...
05/30/2024

NEW TO VIP THIS YEAR - An expanded porch viewing area! Treat yourself to VIP this year at Winnetka Music Fest and get exclusive access to premier food + beverage offerings, daily hosted snacks at cocktail hour, complimentary drink tickets (two per day), access to elevated viewing platforms, indoor bathrooms, and a climate controlled dining room.

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It’s officially LAST CALL for two-day passes! Grab yours before midnight tonight (Tuesday, May 28) to get the most out o...
05/29/2024

It’s officially LAST CALL for two-day passes! Grab yours before midnight tonight (Tuesday, May 28) to get the most out of all that WMF has to offer. Starting tomorrow, only limited single-day passes will be available. The fest is on-track to sell out like in year's past so don't wait. We hope you’ll join us for two days of incredible live music June 14 + 15 in Winnetka!

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Memorial Day is basically the unofficial first day of summer, right? We're anxious for those summer nights! In case you ...
05/23/2024

Memorial Day is basically the unofficial first day of summer, right? We're anxious for those summer nights! In case you missed it, our family programming and Chapel Stage performances have been announced. We're just a few weeks away from Winnetka Music Fest so grab your tickets sooner rather than later!

HUGE thanks to our 2024 partners for making WMF possible! We'll see you all soon. 💚

CIBC US
Fields Auto Group

Diplomático
Enjoyholywater
Line 39 Wine
Wayfair Chicago
William Blair
Liquid Death

Winnetka Park District


Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce
Evanston SPACE

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Winnetka Music Festival is so proud to be a family friendly event for music fans of all ages. But we know that live musi...
05/22/2024

Winnetka Music Festival is so proud to be a family friendly event for music fans of all ages. But we know that live music can be loud, and little ears are important to us, so make sure to plan ahead and purchase hearing protection for any children that will be attending! We'll also have some for sale at our merch tent.

Children under the age of 12 receive free admission to the festival. Children aged 12-16 will require a half-priced children’s ticket for admission, which will be available for purchase at the entry gate, even if the event is sold out in advance. There will be plenty of kids activities on-site too!

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