Pitchfork Music Festival Leaves Chicago After 19-Year Run
The Decision to Depart
Officials behind Pitchfork Music Festival announced Monday a departure from the Windy City after 19 years. The decision was not taken lightly, as the festival has been a celebration of music, art, and community in the city for nearly two decades.
A Grateful Farewell
The statement from the organization expresses deep gratitude to the City of Chicago for hosting the festival, to the artists who have performed on its stages, and to the fans who have brought unmatched energy to the event year after year.
The Full Statement from Pitchfork
“To our Chicago festival community:
As the music festival landscape continues to evolve rapidly, we have made the difficult decision not to host Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago in 2025.
This decision was not made lightly. For 19 years, Pitchfork Music Festival has been a celebration of music, art, and community—a space where memories were made, voices were amplified, and the shared love of music brought us all together. The Festival, while aligned with the taste of the Pitchfork editorial team, has always been a collaborative effort, taking on a life of its own as a vital pillar of the Chicago arts scene. We are deeply grateful to the City of Chicago for being our Festival’s home for nearly two decades, to the artists who graced our stages with unforgettable performances, and to the fans who brought unmatched energy year after year. Thank you to At Pluto and the rest of the hardworking Festival team whose dedication and creativity were the backbone of every event, and to the broader community whose spirit and support made the Festival a truly unique experience. And thank you to Mike Reed for founding the Festival and for your inspiring vision.
Pitchfork will continue to produce events in 2025 and beyond. We look forward to continuing to create spaces where music, culture, and community intersect in uplifting ways—and we hope to see you there.”
What’s Next for Pitchfork
While the festival will no longer be held in Chicago, the organization has announced that it will continue to produce events in the future. However, the statement does not indicate where a future event may be held.
Conclusion
The departure of Pitchfork Music Festival from Chicago marks the end of an era for the city’s music scene. While the festival will be deeply missed, its legacy will live on through the memories and experiences it has provided to fans over the years.
FAQs
* Will Pitchfork Music Festival still be held in 2025?
+ No, the festival will not be held in Chicago in 2025.
* Where will future Pitchfork events be held?
+ The organization has not announced a new location for future events.
* Will Pitchfork continue to produce events?
+ Yes, Pitchfork will continue to produce events in 2025 and beyond.
