If you live in Chicago and are a registered voter, you will have this question on your ballot in the upcoming midterm election. "Should Chicago develop a permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events?" This is a non-binding resolution, so its outcome doesn't directly change anything. However, the more support this resolution gets, the more likely it is that the city takes action in making the festival space a reality.

The end goal of this resolution is to have a permanent festival area that can be used year round with permanent stages, buildings, food courts, bathrooms, and more. Lots of cities have spaces like this, a great example being Henry Maier Festival Park, the home of Summerfest in Milwaukee. Their event space brings in over $200 million a year directly to the city of Milwaukee. Given Chicago is a much bigger and more popular city, the amount of revenue it will bring in will be way more. Festivals will also be cheaper to throw since there will be way less setup per event.

In addition, this will protect our other city parks. Chicago hosts more than a dozen large festivals every year, and each festival takes at least a couple weeks for setup and recovery. The end result is often the parks being absolutely destroyed afterwards. With a dedicated event space, we can keep most of these parks clear all summer long for locals to enjoy.

Finally, a dedicated festival space like this will just elevate the Chicago festival experience for everybody. Permanent stages will ensure the most optimal setup for every fest, and dedicated bathrooms, as opposed to porta pottys, will make the events that much nicer for us. In addition, the permanent space will allow corporate sponsors, which will allow the city to have more cheap and free events.

This potential space will be great for Chicago, its economy, and all its citizens. I encourage everyone on this sub to vote for it if eligible, and to spread the word.

-m

Hey everyone! I am 30 years old, Mexican, gay, partnered, & based in Palatine IL. I am very into tarot, and spirituality.

Would love to meet some likeminded people to go to shows with and possibly start a Rave Fam! Some of my favorite artists right now are; Illenium, Zingara, Zeds Dead, Excision, Slander, Bad Bunny, Banda music, bonus points if you're into ridden: Love me some Emorfik, Svdden Death, or Subtronics!!

Let's chat then exchange Instagrams!

trynna build a rave fam :) hmu if interested in yapping. pref ppl around my age (28). Love jkyl & hyde, nikita the wicked, griz, tynan, alleycvt, ivy lab, etc.

just got back from seven stars (griz fest in VA) 🔥 & need an edm community here… hmu

will doors be open at radius on friday and saturday? i have been to shows that have sold out and had open doors so was curious for subtronics

yoo never been to this venue, doors open at 9, what time should i get there?? ive seen ppl sayin for big names there is usually a huge line even at doors open. its the fri sold out show... so pls give some guidance

Pop in early and sign up for open decks! First come first, usb only and please bring your own headphones! No cover! Global/tropical bass, uk bass and all the bass really.

Goin up there in November for Sullivan King. I've been to the Aragon Ballroom, Wintrust Arena, and Cobra Lounge for other shows....but this is the first time going to both Radius and an EDM show. Not new to concerts by any means, just the first at this location and of this style/genre so a lil nervous. Anything I need to know?

First off, the location. Is it safe enough in that area to walk/bike in that area? Does anyone know if there's a safe spot to chain a bike to? I plan on staying nearbyish and didn't know if it would be ok to walk or bike back along Cermak after the show. I was gonna pack along my lil BMX bike to get around the area while exploring.

Secondly, the show itself. At risk of sounding stupid and uncultured, but what can I expect? I'm used to shows with a lot of moshing, walls of death, and crowd surfing...does that happen at these? Or

Thanks for any input!

I am curious how folks are paying for shows that average $100 nowadays. A full 2 day festival is $300 a lot times. Half of these shows are about half price of a full festival.

Are people not complaining?

Hi all, help a dummy out please.

I moved from out of state where I had a home venue I went to all the time. This was in a state that required a car to go literally anywhere.

I was hoping that Bass Station would be my new haunt. However, I just got rid of my car as I live downtown and basically was paying $300 a month to use it once or maybe twice.

However, now I'm in a pickle re Waukegan. How exactly do you get there without a car? I saw there's the UP-N train but 2.5 hours seems kind of insane for one way. I also feel like a 1 hour Uber would be cost prohibitive especially for the round trip.

Any tips/tricks? I don't know anyone here (who would be interested in going) unfortunately so no one to split rideshares with ☹️ Thank you!!

Hello!
Selling a single vip ticket for Charlotte De Witte for Chicago’s show ( 10/16/26) at Navy Pier. Paid $170.55 for the ticket. Prob going to sell it for $140-155. I got sick so I’m no longer going🙂‍↕️

how is radius security? been to many different venues but never radius and wanting to bring my vape and pen in w me. how strict are they are what is the process like for security, is it like salt w bag search and metal detectors or more lax??
tyia!

Where are all the real ravers at? 🪩😭 Your brother out here needs some rave connections 🐈 ASAP. Who’s around? HMU, I’m in the Illinois Medical District 📍🔥

Hey everyone! We're throwing one last house music day party for the season, so here's your chance to get some grooves in outside before it's too cold out!! We have an amazing lineup of local DJ talent with Big Tea & Mayya make their Occasion debuts alongside regulars Mr. Mann, Shans, and Kenny Black. Don't miss out on on these house vibes all day!

FREE ENTRY

Enter through Sultan's Market on California Ave

Follow us at @occasion_chi on IG for more‼️

Ft. Benza + more https://link.dice.fm/jqb6Z292c7b?sharer_id=5cf8825c0e0d4e4630c508e5

I’m seeing subtronics on the 17th (yay!!) but I’m also Im currently in a walking boot and need to use a knee scooter when standing/walking for extended periods of time (boo!!). Have any of you had experience and/or difficulties getting in with your mobility aids and accessing to ADA viewing areas at packed shows? I’ve been to Radius more times than I can count but have never had to deal with the logistics of limited mobility. Any and all info is welcomed and appreciated :)

I'm cool with a cover charge, just don't want to pay close to $100 just for entry.

I’m going to my first show at navy pier on Saturday- Deadmau5 open air. I’m coming from the southwest suburbs, so I’m planning on taking the metra. What time could this show realistically end? I’m just worried about missing the 12:30am train and ending up stuck in the city. Also, what time should I plan to arrive there if the ticket says 5pm?

Hi!

If you’re looking for something spooky to go to, check this out! Local chicago djs will be playing. Its mostly going to be bass music, dubstep, trap, dnb. Will have audio/visual production, drink specials, and spooky decorations! Oh and itll be a costume party :3

Guys, I am 19, and I just moved to Chicago a couple months ago. I've never been to one but I REALLY want to go to a rave!!! Do y'all know any raves I could go to/tips for going/literally any advice at all?

Charlotte deWitte Afties this Friday night into Saturday morning!!!

Let's get it Chicago!!!

Tix in description!!!

21+

https://wamitickets.com/events/1128/sequence-clandestine-at-secret-location-1016

https://wamitickets.com/events/1128/sequence-clandestine-at-secret-location-1016

This Calvin Harris set is hands down worth the price tag that Headtrip was!! The ONLY set that has been nonstop vibes from start to finish!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 LETS FCKIN GOOO

Hi! We’re flying in to see Jan Blomqvist at Cermak Hall this weekend. What would you all recommend in terms of arrival times at the venue, both to avoid lines and ensure a reasonable time before the headliner? Any suggestions would be most welcome! 🙏🏻 This is our first visit to a Chicago venue.

yoooo! if you just moved to Chicago and want to meet other ravers or are just wondering what the dj is doing when they’re pressing all the buttons/twisting the knobs up there, there’s an awesome DJ workshop happening Saturday 10/17 in Logan square

you learn about all the beginner aspects of getting started with DJing and also get to be HANDS ON the decks to do your first transitions and beat matching

here’s a link if you’re curious: https://luma.com/zdw79cgk