Now in its 19th year, Chicago’s West Fest street festival returns on Friday July 7 to Sunday July 9 2023 in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. In addition to featuring local vendors, Kid Fest and Pet Fest for the furry, bounce house-ing and pony riding members of your family, West Fest also features two stages featuring DJs and bands from some of Chicago’s finest.
The Bass By The Pound DJ Stage features headliners Derrick Carter, James Curd, DJ Heather, Mark Farina, Diz, Hyperactive and more spread across three days. The second stage, presented by Empty Bottle, features a reunited EBM and industrial band Nitzer Ebb.
The full line-up and schedule is below.
West Fest takes place on Chicago Avenue between Wood & Damen (1800-2000 W. Chicago Ave) on Friday July 7 2023 (5pm-10pm), Saturday July 8 2023 (12pm-10pm) and Sunday July 9 2023 (12pm-10pm). A $10 donation is requested at the gate. West Fest is presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce.
WEST FEST 2023 BASS BY THE POUND DJ STAGE
FRIDAY
5:00pm: Glyde
5:30pm: Intel
6:15pm: Easyjack
7:00pm: Phantom 45
7:45pm: Anna Morgan B2B Nikki Nair
SATURDAY
Open til 1:30pm: DJ Striz
1:30pm-2:30pm: Ilana Ariella
2:30pm -3:30pm: Flying Almaria Bros
3:30pm-4:30pm: DJ Jes
4:30pm-5:30pm: Sorrbet
5:30pm-6:30pm: Hyperactive
6:30pm-7:30pm: Diz
7:30pm-9:30pm: Mark Farina
SUNDAY
1:00pm-2:00pm: Justin Reed
2:00pm-3:00pm: Tommaso
3:00pm-4:00pm: Duke Shin
4:00pm-5:00pm: Lori Branch
5:00pm-6:00pm: Andrew Phelan
6:00pm-7:00pm: DJ Heather
7:00-8:00pm: James Curd
8:00-9:30pm: Derrick Carter
WEST FEST 2023 EMPTY BOTTLE PRESENTS – Main Stage
FRIDAY
5:30pm: Godly The Ruler
7:00pm: Magi Merlin
8:45pm: Grapetooth
SATURDAY
1:30pm: Uniflora
2:45pm: Pussy Gillette
4:00pm: The Serfs
5:30pm: French Police
7:00pm: FACS
8:30pm: Nitzer Ebb
SUNDAY
1:30pm: The Namby Pamby
2:45pm: Tenci
4:00pm: Cafe Racer
5:30pm: The Hecks
7:00pm: liv.e
8:30pm: Nick Hakim
