[FESTIVAL PREVIEW] North Coast Music Festival Unveils Monumental 2025 Phase 1 Lineup for 15th Anniversary

Chicagoland’s favorite music festival, North Coast, has revealed a stacked 2025 phase 1 lineup to celebrate its 15th anniversary.

Taking place over Labor Day weekend (August 29-31) at SeatGeek Stadium, North Coast 2025 will feature an incredible array of world-class electronic music talent.

Headliners include three-time GRAMMY award-winner and multi-platinum artist Zedd, dubstep legend Excision, Black Book Records boss Chris Lake, Swedish electro-pop sensation Galantis, trap pioneer RL Grime, Deadbeats-label bosses and bass music juggernauts Zeds Dead, mid-tempo queen REZZ, Ophelia Records label boss Seven Lions, and so many more big names.

North Coast 2025 is poised to be a game-changer, featuring exclusive stage takeovers by Brownies & Lemonade, along with a variety of surprises and the festival’s signature stadium-smashing sets.

Over the past 15 years, North Coast has built a reputation for delivering an unparalleled experience, combining intimate moments, surprise collaborations, and jaw-dropping visuals. The upcoming edition aims to raise the bar even higher.

“We’re very grateful to be celebrating our 15-year anniversary. 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.” – Pat Grumley, NCMF partner.

Returning home for this special milestone, the lineup features Chicago natives like  Kaskade and Louis The Child.

Additionally, dance music icon deadmau5 will make his first North Coast appearance since 2017, commemorating the occasion with an exclusive drum & bass set.

The festival will host first-time headliners such as GRAMMY-nominated duo Sofi Tukker and multi-platinum producer/live instrumentalist Timmy Trumpet, alongside a strong supporting lineup including Apashe, Kai Wachi, KREAM, Tinlicker, Ray Volpe and an exciting b2b set from NGHTMRE and Dimension.

The lineup also features returning acts such as electro-soul maestro purveyor, piano house queen LP Giobbi, Australian tech house maestro Wax Motif, experimental bass wizard Detox Unit, Italian electro-house pioneer Benny Benassi, and the world debut of Peekaboo b2b Caspa.

Beyond the music, North Coast 2025 will continue its tradition of immersive art installations and unique stage experiences.

Fan-favorite activaions such as The Chill Dome, Incendia's Fire Pit Stage, the NCMF Yacht Club, and Club Coast will return, creating an interactive and welcoming environment.

Additional headliners and support acts are set to be announced in Phase 2, so keep an eye out for more exciting announcements as North Coast continues to prepare for its most monumental year yet.

If 2025 is anything like the years before it, the 15th anniversary is guaranteed to be one for the books!

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