Courtney Barnett, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tortoise, Toro y Moi, more playing Warm Love Cool Dreams 2026

After holding their inaugural edition in 2025, the Empty Bottle-presented Chicago Festival Warm Love Cool Dreams is returning for a second year, happening on May 23-24 at Salt Shed.

Saturday’s lineup includes The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tortoise, Pixel Grip, Smerz, YHWH Nailgun, Kumo 99, and Mark William Lewis.

Sunday’s lineup has Courtney Barnett, Toro y Moi, Whitney, Nourished by Time, Moin, Being Dead, Lauren Auder, and Tobacco City.

The festival will also feature the Oddball Market, the Arts of Life Studio Sale, and river boat rides around Goose Island for attendees. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6 at 10 AM CST.

WARM LOVE COOL DREAMS: 2026 LINEUP

Saturday, May 23
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Tortoise
Pixel Grip
Smerz
YHWH Nailgun
Kumo 99
Mark William Lewis

Sunday, May 24
Courtney Barnett
Toro y Moi
Whitney
Nourished By Time
Moin
Being Dead
Lauren Auder
Tobacco City