This edition has already taken place. The page stays online as a record of what Cold Waves programmed, where it was held and what tickets cost — dates for the next edition appear here as soon as the organiser confirms them.
About Cold Waves
Cold Waves 2026 runs 24–27 Sept 2026 at Metro, Chicago, United States, programming Electronic, Industrial. Cold Waves is an annual music festival held in Chicago, IL, focusing on underground electronic and industrial music. Scheduled for September 24-27, 2026, it features a lineup of diverse artists across multiple days. The festival takes place at the Metro, a well-known venue in the city, and includes a variety of performances from both established and emerging artists.
Data last updated
- Headliners include Stabbing Westward, TR/ST, and King Woman
- Scheduled for four days from September 24 to 27, 2026
- Takes place at the Metro, located at 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
- Features performances across multiple genres, emphasizing underground and industrial music.
How much does Cold Waves cost?
Cold Waves has no published ticket price yet, so a total trip cost cannot be estimated. Follow the festival and the full door-to-door total appears here as soon as the organiser opens sales.
Dates & daily line-up
24–27 Sept 2026 · 4 days · this edition has ended
- Day 1Thursday 24 September16VoltHeadlinerCarrelleeFlesh_BotKing WomanPIGStabbing Westward
- Day 2Friday 25 SeptemberAcumen NationHeadlinerChalkHaunt MeNghtcrwlrPurest FormThe Tear Garden
- Day 3Saturday 26 SeptemberBlack Cross HotelHeadlinerclubdrugsInsula IscariotNuxxScary Lady SarahTR/ST
- Day 4Sunday 27 SeptemberBragolinHeadlinerDie SexualKaputPatrixiaSpike HellisYouth Code
Full line-up
Headliners first, then most booked to least. Each name opens that artist's own page with every festival they play.
The organiser hasn't published the line-up for Cold Waves yet. It appears here — with a page for every artist — as soon as names are confirmed.
Past editions
Recurring calendar slot for the last 3 years — approximate dates, see the organiser for the official archive.
- 2025≈ 24–27 Sept 2025
Regulars that edition: 16Volt · Acumen Nation · Black Cross Hotel
- 2024≈ 24–27 Sept 2024
Regulars that edition: Acumen Nation · Black Cross Hotel · Bragolin
- 2023≈ 24–27 Sept 2023
Regulars that edition: Black Cross Hotel · Bragolin · Carrellee
Tickets
Official seller prices, checked weekly — last checked recently
Getting there & staying
Return travel from Paris and 1 night in Chicago, priced from the same rate card the whole site uses.
Where to sleep
Prices updated recently
Cold Waves — frequently asked questions
What is Cold Waves?
Cold Waves is a Electronic, Industrial festival in Chicago, United States. Cold Waves is an annual music festival held in Chicago, IL, focusing on underground electronic and industrial music. Scheduled for September 24-27, 2026, it features a lineup of diverse artists across multiple days. The festival takes place at the Metro, a well-known venue in the city, and includes a variety of performances from both established and emerging artists.
When is Cold Waves 2026?
Cold Waves 2026 runs 24–27 Sept 2026.
Where is Cold Waves 2026 held?
Cold Waves 2026 takes place at Metro, Chicago, United States.
Who plays at Cold Waves 2026?
Announced names include 16Volt, Acumen Nation, Black Cross Hotel, Bragolin, Carrellee, Chalk, clubdrugs, Die Sexual. The line-up on this page updates as the organiser confirms more artists.
What music is played at Cold Waves?
Cold Waves programmes Electronic, Industrial.
Is Cold Waves 2026 worth going to?
Cold Waves has no published ticket price yet, so the trip cost cannot be estimated. and programmes Electronic, Industrial. Regulars come for headliners include stabbing westward, tr/st, and king woman.
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