THE FESTIVAL FILE / 2026

Cold Waves

Sep 24–27, 2026

Chicago, Illinois

Confirmed

Last held Sep 24–27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Dates for the next edition have not been announced.

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Chicago, ILCold WavesSep 24–27

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01 / THE MUSIC

The lineup.

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She Past Away
Nitzer Ebb
Front Line Assembly
Sidewalks and Skeletons
Vision Video

Mentallo & The Fixer
Actors
Clock DVA
Deceits
Light Asylum
I Speak Machine
Lead Into Gold
DJ? Acucrack
Sinnerella
Void Palace
Soft Vein
E.T.

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Dildox
Klack

02 / GETTING IN

Know your ticket.

We have not found prices for this one yet. Last checked 2026-09-04.

03 / BEFORE YOU GO

The practical details.

WHERE: Metro (Thursday at Bottom Lounge)
CAMPING: Not confirmed
AGE POLICY: 18+
DATES: Confirmed

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