Will Call Open Early! Avoid Lines

In an effort to make SAMF weekend as stress-free as possible for all attending, we’ve decided to open up a Will Call in the days leading up to the fest. This way anyone who needs to go to Will Call to pick up their wristband can do so prior to the fest and avoid lines.

This includes anyone on the guest list or anyone who purchased a pass but did not get their wristband delivered to them. Government issued photo ID will be required at Will Call and the name on the order must match the name on the ID.

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SAMF After parties Announced | On Sale Wed. 5.24 10 AM

Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) is thrilled to announce this year’s official after parties! Tickets to all afters will go on sale this Wednesday, May 24th at 10am CSTFrom Chicago’s most popular and intimate nightclubs including the MID, Prysm, Smart Bar and Sound-Bar, to concert venues like the legendary House Of Blues and Concord Music Hall, there are a plethora of shows throughout the weekend to keep the party going after the festival ends. 3-Day SAMF passes are almost sold out so grab your tickets now if you haven’t already.

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Spring Awakening Announces Trance Arena Stage w/ PVD, Oakenfold, Andrew Rayel and more

React’s highly coveted Trance Arena series returns to this year’s Spring Awakening with a special showcase of melodic thrills and euphoric melodies dedicated to the veteran stage. Leading the pack is Grammy Award-Winning DJ, producer and musician, Paul van Dyk. The legend was ranked as the World’s No. 1 DJ two years in a row (in 2005 & 2006), and now over 10 years later, with nearly three decades under his belt, PvD continues to dominate the electronic scene around the globe.

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Spring Awakening Announces Sunday School Stage With Gorgon City, Eats Everything, Victor Calderone And More

Sunday School, the longstanding series known for its defining takeovers at events like Mysteryland and Electric Zoo, will be curating its own lineup of diverse talent during this year’s Spring Awakening, providing the “festival within a festival” atmosphere that’s made it famous. Headlining the action will be famed North London duo Gorgon City, as they return to Chicago for a raucous set atop the Sunday School Stage decks.

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Spring Awakening Announces Body Language Stage With Thomas Jack, Route 94, Felix Da Housecat And More

Fans of React’s celebrated Body Language series will have the opportunity to experience its simmering house stylings and diverse assortment of talented DJs this year as the program returns for a second time following its 2016 Spring Awakening debut. Hosting a custom branded stage, Body Language’s roster will be headlined by Thomas Jack, the Hawaiian shirt-wearing, saxophone-playing champion of tropical house. Known for his uplifting, sunny creations and wide range of natural instruments within his tracks, Thomas Jack is primed to perfectly represent the spring season vibes with his bright and joyful set.

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