North Coast Music Festival is right around the corner and it is bringing one of the best lineups of the summer to Union Park in Chicago. The fifth year anniversary edition of the annual Chicago music festival is shaping up to be one of the best ones yet. With headliners including Bassnectar, Kid Kudi, STS9, Snoop Dogg, Alesso, Nicky Romero, and Dada Life, there is something available for every taste in music. Tucked away just west of the Windy City skyline, attendees will be treated to an intimate musical setting with a big city feel.

With just under a week until the festival kicks off, we take a look at 5 performances you cannot miss at North Coast Music Festival.

Single day general admission tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking here. While you’re at it be sure to check out the official North Coast Music Festival 2014 trailer and complete daily schedule. The festival kicks off Friday, August 29 and runs through Sunday, August 31.

Click below to begin our gallery of 5 can’t miss performances this year at North Coast.