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Pitchfork Music Festival 2020 early bird tickets on sale

The 2020 festival runs July 17-19 at Union Park.

By  Miriam Di Nunzio
   
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Dehd is among the lineup for a Pitchfork Music Festival kickoff party on Feb. 20 at the Chicago Athletic Association.

Dehd is among the lineup for a Pitchfork Music Festival kickoff party on Feb. 20 at the Chicago Athletic Association.

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The 15th anniversary of the Pitchfork Music Festival runs July 17-20 at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph) and starting today, early bird three-day general admission ($150) and PLUS passes ($325) are on sale for a limited time. PLUS passes include curated food experiences, private bars, elevated viewing platform of the Blue Stage, and shaded seating and dining areas.

In addition, two free kick-off parties will take place Feb. 19-20 at the Chicago Athletic Association (12 S. Michigan).

The fest’s music lineup will be announced at a later date.

The lineup for the kick-off parties (7 p.m. both nights) includes:

Feb. 19 ( 18+over; RSVP required here)

  • The Cool Kids
  • DJ Spinn
  • KAINA

Feb. 20 (18+over; RSVP required here)

  • Ohmme
  • Dehd
  • Spencer Tweedy
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