Written by The two-day event takes place May 23 – 24 at The Salt Shed in Chicago.
By Nate Todd Feb 4, 2026 • 10:55 am PST
Warm Love Cool Dreams 2026 announced its lineup including Courtney Barnett, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Toro y Moi. Produced by Empty Bottle Presents, the two-day festival takes place May 23 – 24 at The Salt Shed in Chicago.
The lineup also includes Tortoise, Whitney, Pixel Grip, Smerz, Nourished by Time, Kumo 99, Moin, Being Dead, Lauren Auder, YHWH Nailgun, Mark William Lewis and Tobacco City.
“We wanted to build a festival for the types of bands and artists we love, knowing that there are people out there who love them too,” festival organizer Brent Heyl stated. “It’s not complicated. These bands rip. These artists and vendors are singular. It’s housed in one of the greatest venues in the country and curated by freaks. Something for your heart and for your mind.”
Warm Love Cool Dreams will also feature the “the Arts of Life Studio Sale, supporting over 80 artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Arts of Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to employment equality and inclusion in Chicago,” as per a press release.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6 at 10 a.m. CT.
