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Windy City Smokeout 2024: What You Need To Know

Windy City Smokeout 2024: What You Need To Know
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.
Festival Title: Windy City Smokeout 2024
Festival Duration: July 11-14, 2024
Venue: United Centre Parking Lot in Chicago, Illinois
Performers Include: Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, and more
Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here

Windy City Smokeout is gearing up to take over United Centre Parking Lot in Chicago, Illinois, for four days from July 11-14, 2024. 

Last year, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary, and fans were treated to one of their best lineups yet, with Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, and Zac Brown Band. This year, they’re trying to outdo 2023’s bill. That is, they’re pulling all the stops, recruiting a phenomenal roster of headliners. It’s a back-to-back superstar fest with Thomas Rhett, who will kick off the event on Thursday, Parker McCollum on Friday, Cody Johnson on Saturday, and finally Carrie Underwood closing on Sunday. 

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In between performances, you can enjoy finger-lickin’ good barbecue from the world’s best pitmasters. And, of course, nothing goes better with BBQ than ice-cold beer. And they’re pouring it out to give all festival goers the best time ever. 

The Line-up – Who’s Singing at Windy City Smokeout?

Windy City Smokeout 2024 square

RELATED: Cody Johnson Songs: The Country Singer’s Biggest Hits So Far

It’s the best fest in the Midwest — Windy City Smokeout 2024 is ready to serve BBQ, beer, and country music from country superstars. 

Thursday, July 11

Thomas Rhett
Chase Rice
Ernest
Priscilla Block
Adam Doleac
Alana Springsteen
MC4D

Friday, July 12

Parker McCollum
Lee Brice
Corey Kent
Red Clay Strays
Jake Worthington
The Castellows

Saturday, July 13

Cody Johnson
Billy Currington
Ian Munsick
49 Winchester
Wyatt Flores
Lanie Lanie Gardner
Louie Thesinger

Sunday, July 14

Carrie Underwood
Nate Smith
Muscadine Bloodline
Ashley Cooke
Cooper Alan
Rvshvd
Summer Dean

Windy City Smokeout 2024 Tickets & Insider Tips

Get your wristbands before they run out. 

These wristbands are your tickets and they are available in three tiers: General Admission ($285.95 for 4 days, $65.95 for Friday, and $74.95 for Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday), VIP ($1,449.95 for 4 days, $399.95 for Thursday and Sunday, and $449.95 for Friday and Saturday), and Platinum ($2,699.95 for 4 days, $799.95 for Thursday and Sunday, and $849.95 for Friday and Saturday). 

For corporate group outings, birthday celebrations, or just for any big group attending, you can email [email protected] to inquire about their cabanas! 

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After getting your wristband, make sure to register it to securely link your credit card information for cashless payments for any transaction onsite. For the event itself, all bags and purses must be 10” x 6” x 2“ or under, with limited exceptions for medical and diaper bags. Empty water bottles, strollers, and basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras without detachable lenses and other accessories are allowed inside.

You can re-enter anytime as long as your wristband is intact. 

For more info, visit their official website at Windy City Smokeout. You can also download their app to receive updates. 

Note: All ticket prices indicated are base prices and are not inclusive of fees and taxes. 

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