Launch Guide: Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2026

Beyond Wonderland makes its way back to Chicago this weekend on June 6 + 7 for two days full of adventures down the rabbit hole with music from your favorite artists. Here’s what you need to know before you go!

Location

Beyond Wonderland Chicago will take place at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. The address is 1300 S Linn White Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Event hours are 2 pm – 11 pm each day. The box office and will call will be open at 1 pm each day and close at 10 pm.

All guests must be at least 18 years old to enter the festival. VIP passes require guests to be at least 21 years old. Don’t forget your wallet because a valid photo ID is required to enter the festival!

Stages

This year, Beyond Wonderland Chicago will feature four immersive stages featuring a wide variety of different artists and genres. The four stages consist of Queen’s Domain, Cheshire Woods, Caterpillar’s Garden, and Mad Hatter’s Castle. Queen’s Domain will be the largest stage and will feature performances from very popular artists such as Zedd, Tiesto, and Alan Walker.

Mad Hatter’s Castle will consist of high-energy bass and dubstep with performances from Zeds Dead, Kai Wachi, Excision, and Liquid Stranger. Caterpillar’s Garden is centered around upbeat house music featuring Green Velvet, Layton Giordani, Sonny Fodera, and more. Cheshire Woods will feature melodic bass with emotional performances from Adventure Club, Kobosil, and San Holo’s Wholesome Riddim set. The set times just dropped, so you can start planning out which amazing sets you want to see this weekend.

Transportation

There will be limited parking available near the venue on a first-come, first-served basis. Using public transit and/or rideshare services is highly encouraged due to the high number of attendees. Northerly Island is easily accessible via the CTA Red, Green, and Orange Lines, all stopping at Roosevelt Station, which is a short walk from the festival.

For more information on public transportation, you can visit TransitChicago.com. For more information regarding parking, you can visit www.soldierfieldparking.com for all options and pricing. Check out the parking map below for more information on rideshare drop-off and pick-up spots, along with public transportation stations and parking!

Bag Policy

Clear bags must not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″, and non-clear bags must not exceed 6″ x 9″. Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment are permitted as long as the hydration pouch is empty upon arrival.

Weather

Saturday, June 6, is expected to reach a high of 81°F with a low of 73°F, and Sunday, June 7, is expected to reach a high of 75°F with a low of 73°F. Humidity is expected along with potential rainfall, so dress accordingly and don’t forget your poncho!