The National, Mitski, and The Roots Will Headline Pitchfork Fest This Year

The festival will return to Chicago’s Union Park on the weekend of July 15.

The National, Mitski, and The Roots Will Headline Pitchfork Fest This Year

The festival will return to Chicago’s Union Park on the weekend of July 15.

Words: Margaret Farrell

Photo: Joshua Mellin

March 08, 2022

Yesterday, it was 70 degrees in NYC. A part of me wanted to dance in the streets while at the same timing wanting to spend all day in bed crying at the abysmal warming of the planet. Still, the brief fling with spring weather reminded me that we aren't too far from the time of year when it's supposed to be warm and sunny. Another reminder that those days are nearby was today's lineup announcement for Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival.

The headliners for the fest include The National, Mitski, and The Roots. They will take the major stage in Union Park during the weekend of July 15. Other notable performers include Noname, Spiritualized, Japanese Breakfast, Toro y Moi, Parquet Courts, Tkay Maidza, Lucy Dacus, Earl Sweatshirt, Tierra Whack, Low, Amber Mark, Magdalena Bay, BADBADNOTGOOD, Dawn Richard, Dry Cleaning, and Cate Le Bon.

Check out the full lineup below, and find ticketing info here.