Pitchfork Festival in Chicago cancelled after 19 years
Pitchfork’s annual Chicago music festival will not take place in 2025 after 19 years of operation.
The outlet confirmed that the long-running event won’t be returning next year in an official statement on Instagram, citing the rapid evolution of the current music festival landscape.
“This decision was not made lightly,” the statement read. “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 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 your inspiring vision.
The statement concluded: “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.”
An offshoot of Pitchfork Festival came to the UK in 2021 and its fourth edition concluded yesterday (November 10).
Earlier this year, Pitchfork merged with men’s magazine GQ, resulting in several senior staff losing their jobs.
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Emma Wilkes
NME
