Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the complete lineup, schedule, additional programming, and festival perks for Wicker Park Fest, one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer events. Returning on July 22-24 for its 18th season on Milwaukee Avenue from North Avenue to Paulina Street, the festival has added Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist NNAMDÏ as a headliner, in addition to 8 previously announced national acts such as Cherry Glazerr, Caroline Rose, The Happy Fits, MICHELLE, Y La Bamba, The Spits, Armand Hammer, and Tom the Mail Man. Other highlights from the music lineup include Laura Stevenson, Arin Ray and Cheekface. The free festival with $10 suggested donation benefits the nonprofit Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. The presenting sponsor for Wicker Park Fest 2022 is Goose Island Beer Company.
Photos l-r: NNAMDÏ, Cherry Glazerr, Caroline Rose, The Happy Fits. Courtesy of the artists.
The complete lineup and schedule are as follows:
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 5-10 P.M.
NORTH STAGE
08:30 - 10:00 Special Guest TBA
07:00 - 08:00 The Spits
06:00 - 06:30 Bev Rage & The Drinks
CENTER STAGE
09:00 - 10:00 Y La Bamba
07:45 - 08:30 ÉSSO! Afrojam Funkbeat
06:30 - 07:15 Cheekface
05:15 - 06:00 TBA
SOUTH STAGE
09:00 - 10:00 Reggae Gold
07:30 - 09:00 Tukkiman
07:00 - 07:30 DJ Illest
06:00 - 07:00 Ifficial Reggae Movement
05:00 - 06:00 Lady Sol & Friends
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 12-10 P.M.
NORTH STAGE
08:45 - 10:00 The Happy Fits
07:30 - 08:15 Laura Stevenson
06:15 - 07:00 Quasi
05:00 - 05:45 Marina City
03:45 - 04:30 Caracara
02:00 - 02:45 Phoneboy
01:00 - 01:30 Lightleak
12:00 - 12:30 Young Ritual
CENTER STAGE
09:00 - 10:00 Armand Hammer
07:45 - 08:30 Arin Ray
06:30 - 07:15 Gramps The Vamp
05:30 - 06:00 Tom the Mail Man
04:30 - 05:00 Matt Muse
SOUTH STAGE
08:45 - 10:00 Future Rootz feat. Daniel Crane
08:00 - 08:45 Mo Mami
07:00 - 07:45 La Reina Cumbia
06:00 - 06:45 Lester Rey
05:00 - 05:45 Bumbac Joe & his Mamakinas
03:00 - 05:00 The Gr8Cypher w/ TheGr8Thinkaz
12:00 - 02:00 School Of Rock Chicago West
SUNDAY, JULY 24, 12-10 P.M.
NORTH STAGE
08:30 - 10:00 Cherry Glazerr
07:00 - 08:00 Caroline Rose
05:45 - 06:30 MICHELLE
04:30 - 05:15 Dante Elephante
03:15 - 04:00 TheGr8Thinkaz
02:15 - 02:45 Emmett Mulrooney
12:00 - 01:45 School Of Rock Chicago
CENTER STAGE
09:00 - 10:00 NNAMDÏ
07:45 - 08:30 Oux
06:30 - 07:15 Mo Lowda & The Humble
05:30 - 06:00 The Brevet
04:30 - 05:00 Stay Outside
SOUTH STAGE
07:00 - 10:00 The Hustle
05:00 - 07:00 Duane Powell
03:00 - 05:00 Tommaso Conforti
Other entertainment and special offers at the festival include:
Arts Area
The Arts Area is presented by Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area #33 with provoking sculpture installations and interactive art, showcasing unique works from local artists. This year, 3 artworks will be shown: Rainbow Pyramid by John Bannon and Ed Wesly, A Quivering Life (Snared) by Samuel Schwindt, and Studio W.I.P. by Native 312. For more information on the Arts Area and the artists, visit https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wpfest/arts-area/.
Pin Perks
A $10 donation at the gate benefits the nonprofit Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, and comes with festival pin perks of receiving more than 20 discounts from festival vendors and businesses in the area. Participating businesses and deals include but are not limited to: Steely Boutique (30% off one item), Transit Tees (free pin or button with any in-store purchase), Kadampa Meditation (50% off one regular drop-in class), Spynergy (3 classes for $60), Liquor Park (10% off entire purchase), One Strange Bird (15% off entire purchase), Burton (20% off full price items), Eco Conscious Technologies (20% off online purchases of Air/Surface Pro/Pro+), Earth Rider Cycling (free pair of bike sock with any purchase), Barry's (free first class), and Ouro Hermetica (free OuroHermetica tea light candle). For more information on the pin perks, visit https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wpfest/wpb-pin-perks/.
Additionally, A Community Culture Stage will feature dance and other cultural performances. The Kids Fest, hosted by Burr Elementary and taking place at Wolcott and Milwaukee Avenues, will offer an exclusive area of family programming. Showcasing the iconic restaurant and bar scene in Wicker Park, the festival will offer dozens of vendors serving food and drinks from local restaurants, in addition to over 100 retail vendors. The festival will offer volunteer opportunities, with applications available at Sign Up Genius. After Parties will be hosted by several local businesses, with more information on https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wpfest/2022-after-parties/. For further updates on the music lineup, family activities, vendors list, and pin perks, visit WickerParkFest.com.
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce serves as a cornerstone of the Wicker Park and Bucktown commercial districts, advancing the financial goals of neighborhood businesses through the creation of a dynamic economic climate, increasing the neighborhood's visibility and viability, and encouraging profitable relationships within the community. The Chamber administers Special Service Area (SSA) #33, guided by a volunteer Commission of SSA taxpayers who serve on active committees. For more information, please visit www.wickerparkbucktown.com.