Pitchfork Festival 2017 announces headliners

And boy, is it a doozy.A Tribe Called Quest, LCD Soundsystem and Solange Knowles. BOOM. The magic happens July 14-16 at Chicago’s Union Park in the middle of the sweltering heat. In conjunction with the festival, there will be curated events by Saint Heron:

  • Thursday, July 13th @ Black Cinema House at the Stony Island Arts Bank – Saint Heron curated evening of film and discussion.
  • Friday, July 14th @ Soho House Chicago – Poetry reading and discussion presented by Young Chicago Authors and Saint Heron
  • Saturday, July 15th @ The Promontory – Saint Heron Presents an After Fest Jazz Jam & Party featuring the select house band and special surprise guests
  • Friday, July 14th – Sunday, July 16th @ On-site Saint Heron Installation Space – Saint Heron will feature works from contemporary black art makers for the duration of the festival.

Lcd Soundsystem-get innocuous (Soulwax remix) [mp3]
A Tribe Called Quest – Can I Kick It (Rhythm Scholars Remix) [mp3]

Ticket Info

As of today, ticket prices have increased to $75 a day, and $175 for a three-day pass. A layaway option for regularly priced three-day passes is also being offered, where you will be able to pay the $175 price over three installments. This offer will expire on March 1.

This year, Pitchfork also announces Pitchfork +PLUS—an additional ticket tier allowing attendees to enjoy exclusive amenities during the weekend, available at $365 for a three-day pass. Pitchfork +PLUS passes include everything that General Admissions passes provide plus:

  • Access to premium food vendors
  • Access to private specialty bars (21+ area)
  • Deluxe air-conditioned bathrooms
  • Shaded seating areas
  • Cell-phone charging stations
  • Storage lockers*
  • Exclusive and expedited entry to Festival
  • “Come and Go” re-entry access to the Festival grounds.

*Availability for storage lockers is limited and will be determined on a first come, first served basis daily.

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