Killer Mike performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
The third and final day of the 2023 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival was one for the books. Rock, rap, dance, pop, and genres yet to be defined echoed across Union Park leading into a festival-closing headlining set from Bon Iver.
The warm Chicago night provided the perfect setting for Justin Vernon and company to share an extensive setlist of Bon Iver favorites. Earlier in the day Killer Mike took fans to church while sharing new tracks from his 2023 album Michael and Kelela converted the festival grounds into a joyous dance club.
JPEGMAFIA performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
JPEGMAFIA put on one of the best sets of the day unleashing boundless energy on the Green Stage and in the crowd. Though the high temperatures caused a few technical difficulties – it seemed JPEGMAFIA’s laptop overheated under the beating sun – the heat only enhanced fans’ determination to have a great time.
“This next song is a song I got with my brother. Actually, I did this song the last time I played Conde Nast Festival,” he said over roaring cheers when introducing his Denzel Curry collaboration “Vengeance”
Check out photos from Day 3 of the Pitchfork Music Festival below. Day 1 photos can be found here and click here to see our Day 2 photo gallery. More information about the event can be found at Pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)
Kelela performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Kelela performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Kelela performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Kelela performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Mdou Moctar performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Mdou Moctar performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
JPEGMAFIA performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Fans enjoy Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
JPEGMAFIA performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Fans enjoy Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
JPEGMAFIA performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Fans enjoy Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Killer Mike performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Killer Mike performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Killer Mike performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Killer Mike performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Soul Glo performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Soul Glo performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Illuminati Hotties perform at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Hurray for the Riff Raff performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Hurray for the Riff Raff performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Hurray for the Riff Raff performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Fans enjoy Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Illuminati Hotties perform at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Jockstrap performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Florist performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Lucrecia Dalt performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Lucrecia Dalt performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Fans enjoy Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Rachika Nayar performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Palm performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Palm performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Ariel Zetina performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Koffee performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
Koffee performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 23, 2023.
