The 2024 Pitchfork Music Festival kicks off this Friday, July 19, in Chicago, and we are here to give you all the tips to have your best possible festival weekend. Here is what you need to know before you enjoy Alanis Morissette, Jamie xx, Black Pumas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Brittany Howard, and many more in Union Park.
First things first, tickets are still on sale, and you can get three-day passes and single-day passes for general admission, Pitchfork PLUS, and the VIP upgrade. Find them here and below!
More questions about the festival? Check out our FAQ page for answers! See you soon, Chicago.
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Box Office Hours & Location
The box office is on Ashland Avenue, just south of Lake Street. The box office’s regular hours are: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21. The box office will also be open the day before the festival (Thursday, July 18) from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Getting Here
The festival does not provide parking for attendees, but there are plenty of ways to get to Union Park. We encourage you to get here using one of the following options!
- Train: The Ashland stop on the Green and Pink lines is right at the northwest corner of the park. There is an accessible entrance.
- Bus: The Ashland #9 bus runs north-south and stops on the western edge of Union Park. The Madison #20 bus runs east-west and stops just south of the park; it also runs directly from Ogilvie station and is a short walk from Union Station downtown.
- Bike parking: If you’re heading to the festival on two wheels, check out our bike parking at the southwest corner of Randolph Street and Ada Street. This year, we’ve partnered with Working Bikes and Active Transportation to help provide further information and resources on bike transport in our city.
Entering the Festival
Union Park is located at 1501 W. Randolph Street. Festival gates open at 12 p.m. each day. The Main Gate and Box Office are on Ashland Avenue, south of Lake Street, and Gate 2 is located at Washington Blvd./Ogden Ave. You’ll need your photo I.D. and a digital ticket to enter. Be sure to check out our Experience page, too.