We’re officially only a few days away from the inaugural Heatwave Music Festival. This weekend, festival-goers will flock to Douglas Park to dance the day and night away while immersing themselves in all the art the festival will be displaying. With three stages all with unique environments inspired by the best in pop art, the music from artists like Above & Beyond, Shiba San, RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Tiesto, and Matoma will bring its surroundings to life.

Related: Looking to get hyped up for what’s to come at Heatwave? Check out our Throwbacks Playlist that’s filled with quality tunes!

Whether you’re hopping on the CTA from the city or traveling from out of town, we’ve compiled all the essential info you need to have a successful experience. You still have time to purchase your tickets to the festival via their website and if you can only make it for one day there are single-day passes as well. Read on for everything you need to know and more!

Dates: July 16-17, 2022 Hours: 2pm – 10pm, Daily Venue: Douglass Park, Chicago, Illinois Tickets: Purchase HERE

Unfortunately, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses and other valuables during this festival season. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at Heatwave Music Festival.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!

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