Insomniac Events, the powerhouse behind iconic festivals like EDC Las Vegas and HARD Summer, is bringing its famed Beyond Wonderland experience back to Chicago marking the second year. The immersive two-day festival will unfold at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 7–8, 2025, promising a vibrant collision of music, art, and fantasy unlike anything the city has seen.
A New Chapter in the Storybook
For over a decade, Beyond Wonderland has enchanted West Coast audiences with its whimsical environments, fantasy-driven themes, and forward-thinking electronic music programming. Now, the Midwest gets its own chapter in this psychedelic fairy tale. Set against Chicago’s iconic skyline, the festival will transform Northerly Island into an interactive dreamscape featuring imaginative stages, roaming performers, and surreal visuals.
Global Talent at Every Turn
The 2025 lineup is stacked with heavy hitters and underground favorites across the electronic spectrum. Festival-goers can dance to sets by Afrojack, Illenium, Marshmello, SLANDER, Green Velvet, Malaa, Yellow Claw, Subtronics, Loud Luxury, Meduza, MK, TroyBoi, Walker & Royce, and dozens more. Special back-to-back performances from Matroda B2B San Pacho and Jessica Audiffred B2B Nostalgix are also set to ignite the weekend.
To help fans get hyped, Insomniac has curated a Beyond Wonderland Chicago playlist, featuring a mix of featured artists—perfect for counting down the days until the gates open.
Full lineup and schedule: https://chicago.beyondwonderland.com/lineup/
Explore the Fantasy Realms
Beyond Wonderland is more than just a music festival—it’s a full-blown storybook come to life. Guests will explore a range of fantastical worlds, each themed with immersive stage designs, art installations, and costumed performers. Areas include:
- Queen’s Domain
- Mad Hatter’s Castle
- Cheshire Woods
- Caterpillar’s Garden
Every zone offers a unique experience, merging high-end sound production with playful theatricality and audience participation.
Dive deeper into the experience: https://chicago.beyondwonderland.com/experience/
Travel Made Simple
Insomniac has introduced official travel packages to streamline the experience for out-of-town fans. Packages include:
- Downtown Chicago hotel accommodations
- Round-trip shuttles to the venue
- Exclusive festival merchandise
- Flexible payment plans
Whether you’re flying in or making it a local weekend staycation, these bundles make it easy to enjoy the show without the stress.
More on travel and packages: https://chicago.beyondwonderland.com/travel/
Tickets & Tiers
Beyond Wonderland Chicago offers a range of ticket options to suit every kind of festival-goer:
- General Admission (GA): Standard festival entry and access to water refill stations
- GA+ Experience Plus: Expedited entry and premium, air-conditioned restrooms
- VIP Elevated Experience: Access to VIP lounges, exclusive viewing decks, gourmet food vendors, charging stations, and luxury restrooms
Tickets are available now with installment plans for added flexibility.
Get your passes here: https://chicago.beyondwonderland.com/tickets/
About Insomniac Events
Since 1993, Insomniac Events has produced over 2,000 shows annually, shaping the global festival landscape through a unique blend of music, storytelling, and cutting-edge production. Known for building inclusive communities and unforgettable environments, Insomniac continues to push the boundaries of what live music experiences can be.
Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2025 promises more than just music—it offers a fully realized escape into another dimension. From high-energy performances to spellbinding visuals, it’s an adventure waiting to be lived.
