{"id":414921,"date":"2023-06-03T19:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T00:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=414921"},"modified":"2023-06-05T08:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T13:11:09","slug":"west-fest-2023-announces-full-line-up-and-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/west-fest-2023-announces-full-line-up-and-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"West Fest 2023 Announces Full Line Up and Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We already know this Summer will be filled with fun, music, and unforgettable memories. Seriously, our calendars are already filled with festival notes leading all the way up to mid-August. However, if you happen to have next weekend&#8217;s schedule open, put West Fest down! With two stages, two sub-fests, and after parties, West Fest 2023 raises the bar to ensure a fun-tastic weekend you&#8217;ve never experienced!<\/p>\n<p>Returning for its 19th year, West Fest 2023 promises an unforgettable weekend filled with sensational live music, delicious food,\u00a0 various beverages, and family-friendly activities for all ages. From Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9, 2023, the three-day annual event has continuously raised the bar with its stellar lineup of emerging artists, live bands, and renowned DJs. Recognized as one of Chicago&#8217;s most outstanding music festivals, West Fest Chicago will also feature food vendors and drink options from festival sponsors Goose Island, White Claw, Ritual Zero Proof, and Deep Eddy Vodka.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s festival will also benefit &#8220;Friends of&#8221; Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy and Jose De Diego Community Academy. For more information, visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westtownchamber.org\/west-fest-chicago\">here<\/a>. The festival is free to attend, but a $10 donation is recommended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wicker-park-fest-announces-2023-headliner-acts\/\">Wicker Park Fest Announces 2023 Headliner Acts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414927\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414927\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"west fest 2022 stage performance\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-126-min-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">West Fest 2022 live performance. Photo by Motorkast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Double the Stages, Double the Music<\/h2>\n<p>West Fest 2023 continues its legacy with the BassByThePound Stage hosting an exceptional list of talent throughout the weekend, including a back-to-back set by Nikki Nair and Anna Morgan on Friday, and a Saturday house set by the incomparable Mark Farina. And, of course, you always save the best for the last. That&#8217;s why those attending the Sunday festival will have the utmost experience as House music legend Derrick Carter takes the stage to celebrate his 15th year at West Fest Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Empty Bottle Presents Stage lineup includes Nitzer Ebb, a reunited band from the 80s, hometown headliner, Grapetooth, and Liv.e performing tracks from their new album on the way, co-produced by Mndsgn and John Carrol Kirby. Other main stage performers include Magi Merlin, The Serfs, French Police, and others.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414926\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414926\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x.jpg\" alt=\"kid fest bumble bee train \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-130_1200x-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2022 Kid Fest train ride. Photo by Motorkast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Kid Fest<\/h2>\n<p>Enough with music fests filled with adult stuff. West Fest 2023 is dedicated to giving the little ones a good time too. Kid Fest is the ultimate fest-within-a-fest with train rides, bounce houses, pony rides, and more. Complete with its own vendors and a live entertainment stage with no additional admittance fee, the event will offer blocks of family-friendly activities, games, and food. Kid Fest is anchored by The Kid Fest Stage, which will host a lineup of Chicago\u2019s top children entertainers, and 100% of the proceeds raised by the event will directly benefit Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Kid Fest will happen on Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wolcott between Chicago Ave and Rice St.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414928\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414928\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414928\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x.jpg\" alt=\"pet cooling pool \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-122-min_1200x-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pet Fest 2022 wash stations. Photo by Motorkast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pet Fest<\/h2>\n<p>Organized and sponsored by Canine Crews, Pet Fest features a dog obstacle course, paw painting, pet retail, service booths, and various pet-related demonstrations throughout the day on Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. This annual event is a fan favorite and this year raises funds for Whiskers &amp; Tails, MCP Rescue, and Live Like Roo. All well-behaved dogs are welcome at Pet Fest and West Fest Chicago!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414924\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-414924\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x.jpg\" alt=\"west fest 2022 stage image\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Westfest-115_1200x-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">West Fest 2022. Photo by Motorkast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>West Fest After Party<\/h2>\n<p>Just in case three days of music, food, drinks, and activities weren&#8217;t enough to satisfy your appetite, West Fest Chicago has planned an after-party after each festival day to make sure your fun goes from sundown to sunrise. Well, not quite to the sunrise, but close enough! The official after-party for West Fest 2023 will be held at Damen Tavern at 701 N Damen Ave, where festival goers can enjoy $4 Goose Island drafts throughout the weekend after each festival day into the next day! The After Party runs until 2 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, and 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The only thing you need to worry about is that beer hung over, obviously!<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image: West Town Chamber<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We already know this Summer will be filled with fun, music, and unforgettable memories. 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