Key Takeaways
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Navy Pier’s Festival Hall hosts two separate two-night engagements in 2026, with Skrillex on September 11–12 and Dom Dolla on October 30–31.
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The September 11 lineup centers on hyperpop and bass acts, including Frost Children (DJ Set), Dylan Brady, Knock2, slayr, and Tiffany Day.
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Frost Children’s rapid rise, marked by the SISTER album, Tweaker Poem EP, and Kim Petras production work, positions them as a breakout act on the bill.
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Dylan Brady’s solo releases and production credits with Skrillex and Charli xcx highlight the interconnected scenes converging at Navy Pier.
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Tickets for Frost Children’s DJ set and the full September 11 lineup are available through the dedicated links below, which use Ticketmaster as the ticketing platform.
Ticket Links For September 11 At Navy Pier
Frost Children perform a DJ set at Festival Hall at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, on Friday, September 11, 2026, as part of Two Nights at Navy Pier 2026. This is an 18+ event.
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Additional Navy Pier 2026 programming, including the Skrillex two-night engagement (September 11–12) and the Dom Dolla two-night engagement (October 30–31), is available through Tixr, Navy Pier Event Center’s official ticketing partner.
The Ones To Watch Artists: September 11 Lineup Profiles
1. Frost Children (DJ Set)
Frost Children, the sibling duo of Angel and Lulu Prost, are the OnesToWatch act most clearly positioned for a breakout moment at Navy Pier. Their trajectory from hyperpop experimentalists to major-label artists with festival-circuit momentum is one of electronic music’s more compelling recent stories.
Frost Children’s 2025 album SISTER, released September 12, 2025 via Dirty Hit, includes the track “Don’t Make Me Cry,” co-written and co-produced by Porter Robinson. The album cycle’s touring run, which included Boiler Room Vancouver and a December European leg, set a strong live foundation. That momentum carried into 2026, when the SISTER (remixed) EP arrived in April with remixes from The Dare and Ninajirachi, followed by the six-track EP Tweaker Poem on July 10 via RCA Records, written in a single sleep-deprived 24-hour session in Tokyo and expanding the EDM fireworks of SISTER while digging deeper into the duo’s earnest lyricism.
Frost Children also served as producers on Kim Petras’s 2026 album Detour, her third studio album, contributing production to eight of its thirteen tracks. That high-profile credit introduced them to a broader pop audience. They headlined Frost Fest at Knockdown Center in Queens on July 25, 2026, and have appeared at Electric Forest, Roskilde, and Mad Cool, which reinforces their growing festival presence.
A firsthand review from The Daily Nexus of their May 7, 2026 show at UC Santa Barbara’s Hub describes the duo sending a wigged microphone stand into the crowd to crowdsurf and asking attendees to use phone flashlights during “Sister.” Attendee Natasha Liu called the show “a celebration of queer art, peak transfemme electronic music and nightlife culture.” The show sold out the night before doors. At Navy Pier, their DJ set channels those production instincts into a continuous, floor-focused experience.
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2. Dylan Brady
Dylan Brady is best known as one half of 100 gecs alongside Laura Les, and his solo and production work has expanded significantly. He released the four-track solo EP Needle Guy on March 20, 2026 via Dog Show Records and Atlantic, following solo singles including “Still Looking For You Everywhere” (September 2025), “Gradual” (music video released November 27, 2025), and “LIAR” (January 2026).
His production credits span Charli xcx, Dorian Electra, Skrillex, and Selena Gomez, among others. These credits place him at the intersection of hyperpop, experimental electronic, and mainstream pop, which makes his presence on this bill feel especially fitting. His appearance alongside Frost Children and Skrillex, given his nine production credits with Skrillex and eleven with Charli xcx, reflects a natural convergence of overlapping scenes.
3. Knock2
Knock2 has built a reputation as one of the most energetic live acts in bass-house, with a DJ style that bridges festival-ready drops and club-focused programming. His slot on the September 11 bill adds a high-BPM counterweight to the hyperpop and experimental acts. His growing festival profile aligns with a Skrillex-headlined event that pulls from multiple corners of electronic music.
4. slayr
slayr works in the harder-edged territory of bass music and club-oriented electronic production. As a supporting act on a Skrillex bill, slayr’s placement signals the cross-genre programming that has become a hallmark of Navy Pier’s curatorial approach. The focus sits on artists who share intensity and energy, even when their genres differ.
5. Tiffany Day
Tiffany Day occupies a distinct lane among the September 11 supporting acts, blending indie-pop songwriting with electronic production sensibilities. Her inclusion on a bill with Frost Children, Dylan Brady, and Knock2 reflects the genre-blurring that defines the current electronic landscape. She has also shared stages with Frost Children, which suggests an overlapping audience that may respond strongly to this lineup.
The Headliners: Context For Both Two-Night Engagements
Skrillex: September 11–12, 2026
Skrillex’s two-night engagement at Festival Hall presents two distinct experiences. September 11 features a full supporting lineup (18+), with the five supporting acts preceding Skrillex’s closing set. September 12 is billed as “Skrillex from Open to Close,” a solo full-night set that allows room for unreleased IDs, unexpected edits, and deeper catalog selections. The two-night structure gives attendees a choice between a multi-artist showcase and an extended headliner performance.
Dom Dolla: October 30–31, 2026
Dom Dolla’s two-night Halloween weekend engagement at Festival Hall follows a similar format. The Grammy-nominated Australian DJ and producer has surpassed 1.5 billion streams globally, with tracks such as “Rhyme Dust” with MK, “Eat Your Man” with Nelly Furtado, and “CAVE” with Tove Lo. He has sold out two nights at Madison Square Garden, Allianz Stadium in Sydney, and Alexandra Palace in London. He has also headlined major festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza Chicago, and EDC Las Vegas. Supporting acts for the October 30–31 dates had not been publicly confirmed at the time of writing.
More Navy Pier 2026 Programming
Beyond the Skrillex and Dom Dolla two-night engagements, Navy Pier’s official event calendar lists additional Festival Hall programming throughout 2026. Readers can consult the event center page for the latest schedule and use Tixr, the venue’s official ticketing partner, for those purchases.
How September 11 Fits The 2026 Electronic Landscape
The September 11 lineup at Navy Pier illustrates how hyperpop and bass music now share a festival ecosystem. Frost Children, Dylan Brady, and Tiffany Day all sit at the intersection of electronic production and pop songwriting, while Knock2 and slayr ground the bill in club-oriented bass music. Skrillex, who has production credits with Dylan Brady and whose catalog spans dubstep, house, and experimental electronic, functions as the connective tissue that binds these scenes together.
This type of lineup aligns closely with what OnesToWatch aims to contextualize. The supporting acts carry significant discovery value alongside the headliner, and understanding the full bill requires more than a basic event listing. For a broader view of where these artists sit within the year’s emerging talent, see OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch.
Practical Details For Attending September 11
The September 11 “Two Nights at Navy Pier” Friday event is 18+. Both Skrillex nights take place at Festival Hall at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. Official Navy Pier Event Center tickets for other concerts are sold through Tixr, the venue’s primary ticketing partner, while the September 11 show uses Ticketmaster via the links provided here.
Arriving early on September 11 is advisable. The five supporting acts are central to the experience, and many attendees will plan their night around these sets rather than only the headliner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Artists Are Playing Two Nights At Navy Pier In 2026?
Two artists headline separate two-night engagements at Festival Hall at Navy Pier in 2026. Skrillex performs on September 11 and 12, 2026, and Dom Dolla performs on October 30 and 31, 2026. The September 11 show features a full supporting lineup, while the September 12 show is a solo Skrillex “Open to Close” set. Supporting acts for the Dom Dolla October dates had not been publicly confirmed at the time of writing.
Who Is Opening For Skrillex At Navy Pier In September 2026?
The September 11, 2026 show features Frost Children (DJ Set), Dylan Brady, Knock2, slayr, and Tiffany Day as supporting acts before Skrillex closes the night. The September 12 show is billed as “Skrillex from Open to Close,” with no supporting acts listed.
Is The Skrillex Navy Pier Show 18+?
Yes. The September 11, 2026 “Two Nights at Navy Pier: Friday” event is explicitly listed as an 18+ show, and attendees should bring valid government-issued ID. The age restriction for the September 12 show should be confirmed through official Navy Pier or Tixr listings before purchase.
Who Are Frost Children And Why Are They Worth Watching At Navy Pier?
Frost Children are the sibling duo of Angel and Lulu Prost, working at the intersection of hyperpop, EDM, and alt-pop. As detailed above, their recent work includes the album SISTER, the Tweaker Poem EP, and production on Kim Petras’s Detour. Their live shows are known for high crowd engagement, including sold-out university performances and festival appearances at Electric Forest, Roskilde, and Mad Cool. At Navy Pier, they perform a DJ set on September 11, 2026.
Where Can I Buy Tickets For The Navy Pier 2026 Two-Night Events?
Tickets for the September 11 Skrillex night, including Frost Children’s DJ set and the full supporting lineup, are available through the Ticketmaster-powered links on this page.
Tickets for other Navy Pier Event Center shows, including both Skrillex nights and both Dom Dolla nights, are also listed through official Navy Pier channels that use Tixr as the venue’s primary ticketing partner. Fans should purchase only through authorized links to avoid third-party markups.
Conclusion
The two-night Navy Pier format rewards listeners who treat the full bill as the event, not just the headliner slot. On September 11, the five supporting acts collectively represent a snapshot of how electronic music’s underground now intersects with the mainstream, and several appear to be at key inflection points in their careers.
For continued coverage of these artists and others at similar stages, OnesToWatch offers editorial context that extends beyond standard event listings. Explore OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch for a fuller picture of who is shaping music this year.
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