Heatwave Music Festival Drops An Extra Hot 2023 Lineup

GRiZ, Kx5, Slander, TIËSTO, Gryffin, LSDREAM, Malaa, and more will headline the second edition of Heatwave Music Festival.

Auris Presents continues to shake up the Chicago music scene by hosting some of the best names in dance music at large capacity venues like Radius and noteworthy fests such as ARC Music Festival. Now, to add even more heat into the mix, they’re bringing Heatwave Music Festival back for its second year. Shifting gears, the festival will now occur at one of the most beloved outdoor event spaces in Chicago, Northerly Island, on June 10-11. Round two of this pop-art-inspired festival is shaping up to be one for the books.

The sophomore edition of Heatwave Music Festival unveils yet another diversely exciting lineup with immediate standouts, including GRiZ, Gryffin, Malaa, LSDREAM, Loud Luxury, SLANDER, and TIËSTO, who will be headlining the festival along with Kx5 for their Chicago debut. Being a huge house music hub, it is no surprise there are plenty of house artists on the bill, such as SIDEPIECE, Noizu, Nostalgix, The Sponges, and a massive b2b featuring A-Trak and VNSSA.

Related: Looking for a taste of what Heatwave is all about? Check out our review of last year’s edition for a glimpse into this festival!

There is also a place for bass music lovers who want to catch Apashe, EAZYBAKED, Zingara, Kai Wachi, and Kaivon, among others. Pair that with a handful of local talent, like Levity and Shes.Haute., along with the pop-art-infused art installations that help provide an immersive experience for attendees, and Heatwave is sure to be a must-attend for anyone in the Windy City.

Heatwave Music Festival’s return will not be one to miss with a diverse and HOT lineup like this. 2-Day GA Tickets start at $169 (+tax and fees), while VIP will run you $249 (+tax and fees) and VIP Platinum is priced at $699 (+tax and fees), all of which are available on layaway for a $25 deposit. Make sure to grab your tickets via Front Gate, head to their website for more details, and let us know if you’re planning to attend on Twitter!