VIP Lounges and Viewing Decks
Raised decks beside the main stage, shaded lounges and a quiet private entrance.
13, 14 and 15 August, 2027. Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Three Summer Days on the Lakefront
Ten stages. Thirty bands.
Summer 2027 in Grant Park
Tickets and Packages Are On Sale
Ten stages, thirty bands and three long summer nights: Ember Hollow Live fills Grant Park with sound from the first acoustic set to the last after-midnight DJ.
Between the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shore you will find food markets, art installations, merch stalls and quiet lawns for a breather.
Step Up to a VIP Package
Raised viewing decks, shaded lounges and private bars keep the best spots in the park yours all weekend.
Add late-night sessions and a dedicated entrance and skip the lines on all three days.
More Than a Weekend of Music
Ember Hollow Live takes over Grant Park in Chicago on August 13, 14 and 15, 2027.
Bands by Day, DJs by Night
Guitar sets on the west stage all afternoon, DJs on the south stage until curfew.
Early Pricing Ends March 24
Lock in a 1-day, 2-day or full-festival pass before the March 24, 2027 price change.
Ten Purpose-Built Stages
Every stage is tuned for its own crowd, from the open main bowl to the small tents.
Chicago Kitchens After Dark
Local kitchens, bakeries and craft stalls stay open until the last encore.
Ten stages. Thirty bands.
Meet Our Performers
Counting Down to August
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Festival News and Announcements
Lineup drops, stage times, travel tips and food guides, straight from the festival desk.
Second-Stage Lineup Adds Nine Late-Night Sets
Our late-night program stretches past midnight with nine new additions to the south stage, plus silent-disco afterparties on the lakefront lawn.
Read MoreElias Vance to Close Saturday With Full Band
The songwriter-circle winner brings a ten-piece band for his first Chicago headline set, closing Saturday on the main stage.
Read MoreHow the Night Market Became a Festival Favorite
Forty local kitchens, three late-night bakeries and one legendary pierogi window — your guide to eating across all three days.
Read MoreGates, Wristbands and 2027 Ticket Update
Everything to know before August: gate times, wristband pickup, re-entry rules and what is left in each ticket tier.
Read MoreMoments From the Main Stage
Midnight Sets
Past-midnight DJ sets keep the south stage moving until the lakefront curfew lifts the spell.
Guitar Day
Strings, sweat and feedback — guitar day on the west stage runs from noon to sundown.
Drum Finale
Drum clinics, marching lines and a forty-kit finale close out Sunday afternoon.
Encore Night
Confetti cannons, choir singalongs and one unforgettable Saturday-night encore.
Voices From Last Summer
Priya Raman
Chicago, IL
“ Three days, zero dull minutes. The sound on the main stage was the cleanest I have heard outdoors, and the night market alone was worth the ticket.
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Marcus Webb
Milwaukee, WI
“ I have done festivals on three continents and Ember Hollow's staging is world class. Getting in and out of Grant Park was painless every single day.
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Dana Whitfield
Chicago, IL
“ Saturday's closing set gave me chills. Ten stages means you never wait long, and the smaller tents had the best discoveries of the weekend.
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About event organizers
- A year-round festival team of 40 planners, engineers and stage managers.
- Local partners: Chicago kitchens, venues and artists fill every corner of the park.
- Accessible by design: step-free routes, quiet zones and water stations across the grounds.
Feel the Festival Before You Arrive
Watch the crowd, the lights and the lakefront in a few minutes of festival atmosphere.
Festival Passes, Summer 2027
One festival, three days, ten stages: choose the pass that fits your weekend.
1-Day Ticket
$190 / regular price
- Entry to the day you choose
- Sales end on 24 Mar 2027
- Re-entry allowed
- VIP upgrade available
- Soundcheck lottery
Taxes and fees included
2-Day Ticket
$290 / regular price
- Entry on any two days
- Sales end on 24 Mar 2027
- Re-entry allowed
- VIP upgrade available
- Soundcheck lottery
Taxes and fees included
Full Ticket
$390 / regular price
- Entry on all three days
- Sales end on 24 Mar 2027
- Re-entry allowed
- VIP upgrade available
- Soundcheck lottery
Taxes and fees included
Ten stages. Thirty bands.
Thank you to our partners
Questions Before You Book?
Our help desk answers ticket, travel and accessibility questions within a day. Send the form and we will reply by email.