Friday Headliner
Nova Arcade
Synth-pop spectacle with cinematic visuals and singalong hooks built for the main stage.
Summer 2026 • 3 days • 4 stages
A festival lineup built for late nights, loud sets, and unforgettable moments.
Neon Fields returns to the waterfront with a genre-spanning lineup of electronic, indie, pop, and alternative artists. Plan your weekend, discover each day’s highlights, and grab passes before the next tier sells out.
Festival lineup
A curated mix of headliners, breakthrough artists, and after-dark favorites across the Skyline, Pulse, Harbor, and Echo stages.
Saturday Headliner
Velvet Youth
An indie-electronic favorite delivering sharp melodies, pulsing basslines, and festival anthems.
Sunday Headliner
Solar Static
High-energy dance collective known for explosive drops, immersive production, and packed late-night sets.
Featured Act
Luna Vale
Dreamy alt-pop with shimmering vocals and a moody midnight atmosphere.
Featured Act
Midnight FM
Retro house grooves, disco textures, and nonstop dance-floor momentum.
Featured Act
Aurora Bloom
Indie rock meets luminous production with soaring choruses and intimate songwriting.
Featured Act
Echo Harbor
Atmospheric live electronic set blending analog textures with club-ready rhythm.
Featured Act
The Afterlight
Alternative pop band with bold visuals, dramatic builds, and an expansive live show.
Featured Act
City Pulse
Up-and-coming electronic duo bringing fast-paced sets and bright rave-inspired energy.
Daily schedule
Use the sample times below to map your weekend. Perfect for promoting stages, set order, and key performance windows.
Friday
August 21 • Skyline Stage focus
4:00 PM
Harbor Stage
City Pulse
6:15 PM
Pulse Stage
Aurora Bloom
8:30 PM
Echo Stage
Midnight FM
10:45 PM
Skyline Stage
Nova Arcade
Saturday
August 22 • Peak crowd day
3:30 PM
Harbor Stage
The Afterlight
5:50 PM
Pulse Stage
Echo Harbor
8:10 PM
Echo Stage
Luna Vale
11:00 PM
Skyline Stage
Velvet Youth
Sunday
August 23 • Finale night
4:20 PM
Harbor Stage
Openers & local showcase
6:40 PM
Pulse Stage
Guest DJ takeover
8:50 PM
Echo Stage
Sunset collaboration set
10:30 PM
Skyline Stage
Solar Static
Venue & festival info
Everything attendees need before arriving: site details, gate timing, age policies, and recommended planning tips.
Set along the waterfront at Harbor Park, Neon Fields combines open-air stages, food vendors, shaded lounges, and late-night lighting installations in one walkable festival site. Public transit is encouraged, ride-share zones are marked, and lockers are available near the main entrance.
Location
Harbor Park, Chicago
Gate time
2:00 PM daily
Age policy
All ages • 18+ lounge zones
Parking
Limited • reserve ahead
For the best experience, arrive early for security screening, save your mobile ticket in advance, and review the bag policy before travel. VIP and Weekend Pass holders receive expedited entry and access to premium viewing areas.
Bring essentials
Photo ID, portable charger, refillable bottle, and weather-ready layers.
Plan your sets
Bookmark headliners and leave travel time between stages during peak hours.
Need more details?
Contact the guest services team or visit the festival info page for policies and FAQs.
Ready for the weekend?
Secure General Admission, VIP, or Weekend Passes now. Prices increase as each ticket tier sells through.