OUT OF SPACE SKOKIE FAQ


Join us in the North Field at Illinois Science & Technology Park for three nights of music with tons of charm and lush green grass for picnicking. We’ll have countless food and beverage offerings from many of your favorite local businesses. This new location has easy free parking, is just blocks away from public transit, and adjacent to the Skokie Valley Trail, making it extremely friendly for walkers and bikers. We work all year to ensure that the events are planned with care and concern for both the guests attending and the neighbors in the area surrounding the North Field at Illinois Science & Technology Park. Please ensure that we are able to continue presenting concerts like this in the future and be as respectful as possible as you enter and exit these events.

    • Please help ensure we are invited back by behaving as you’d want visitors to behave in your neighborhood. Enter and exit the event quietly, make sure trash is disposed of properly and stay off private property. 

    • No tailgating is permitted at this event in any of the official parking facilities. Guests consuming alcohol outside of the event will be subject to the Village of Skokie’s open container laws.

    • Underage drinking will not be tolerated on site of Out of Space events or in the parking facilities. Anyone under the age of 21 found to be drinking will be subject to citation and removed from the event and no refund will be given.

    • These events are rain or shine. Please plan accordingly. Refunds will not be offered in the event of inclement weather, unless no part of the concert takes place, the event is fully canceled due to extremely severe weather, and the event is not rescheduled. In the event of severe weather please check this site and @outofspaceconcerts for the most up-to-date information.

  • Why yes, we do! Click HERE to view a preliminary site map or scroll down the bottom of the FAQ. Check back closer to the concerts for a more detailed map of the grounds.

  • You may purchase tickets online via our official ticketing provider Eventbrite. All concerts are viewable at outofspaceconcerts.com and evanstonspace.com. No-fee tickets can be purchased in-person at the SPACE box office or at any of our pop-up box office events throughout Evanston. SPACE’s box office is open any evening we have a show from 5-9pm.

    Please note: Advance tickets are not available for purchase at the event location, however, day-of tickets and half-priced children’s tickets WILL be sold by Out of Space staff at the gate.

  • The event will take place at the the North Field at Illinois Science & Technology Park located at 4900 Searle Parkway in Skokie, IL. Please check back soon for a detailed event map.

  • Please click here for directions to the North Field at IS+TP and select your mode of transportation for detailed directions. We strongly recommend walking, biking, or taking a ride share to reach the event.

    PARKING: There is free and ample garage parking available on a first come first serve basis at 4855 Searle Parkway, Skokie, Illinois.

    PUBLIC TRANSIT:If traveling via public transportation, the Oakton-Skokie Yellow line stop is located just south of the entrance to this event.

    RIDESHARE: If taking an Uber or Lyft, there will be a designated rideshare drop-off area on Searle Parkway at 4855 Searle Parkway, Skokie. See map above for details.

    BIKING: If biking, plenty of racks will be available at entrance.

  • Gates open at 5pm for all events. Music starts at 6pm each night. Entry lines get longer in the 6:30-7:30pm hour so please plan accordingly.

  • These events are rain or shine. Please plan accordingly. If it rains, we will still have a show unless conditions become unsafe with high winds or lightning. Refunds will not be offered in the event of rain unless the concert is canceled prior to the headliner taking the stage and no rescheduled date is possible. Everyone’s safety is paramount and we work with a team of professionals to track incoming weather. In the event of a dangerous weather system an evacuation may be called through the loudspeaker. Please follow all instructions for the safety of yourself and fellow attendees and check @outofspaceconcerts for the most up-to-date information.

  • This event is cashless, please plan to pay with credit cards at all bars and merch stands. Food vendors may choose to accept cash.

  • This event is 18+, however, guests under the age of 18 are welcome as long as accompanied by a guardian. Children are also welcome at this event, and music fans under the age of 4 years old are welcome for free. Children between the ages of 4-15 years old will require a half-priced children’s ticket which will be available for purchase at the gate. Children 15 and over will require a full-priced adult ticket. All guests will need to produce valid ID to receive a wristband for purchasing alcohol.

  • The concerts will take place on the grass of the North Field at Illinois Science and Technology Park. Picnic blankets, folding chairs and camping chairs of all heights are permitted. We understand a mix of seating of different heights and blankets may mean some obstructions and we would encourage you to find a spot on the expansive lawn that has a view that’s to your liking. These events are ADA accessible. Please contact us for additional information.

  • There will be several bars offering your favorite beer, wine, and cocktails to accompany your picnics. There will be plenty of food options on-site as well, including gluten-free and veggie options, but guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets and coolers with food. Click HERE to view all food and beverage options.

  • There is no re-entry.

  • Yes, purses, small backpacks, picnic baskets and coolers are allowed but subject to search.

    Please keep in mind that bag checks do slow down the entry process so please only bring in what you absolutely need.

    Scroll down on this FAQ for a full list of permitted and prohibited items.

  • Ticket transfers are not permitted except under very special circumstances only. Please contact us to arrange a ticket transfer along with the reason for your transfer. You will need your first and last name, order number and the name of the individual to whom you’re transferring the tickets.

    Note: Ticket transfers must be made at least 48 hours before showtime. Transfers are NOT available for sold out shows.

  • All tickets are non-refundable. Please note: no refunds will be made in the case of inclement weather unless the event is fully canceled (e.g. no portion of the concert takes place) and not rescheduled for a later date.

  • We do not keep a waitlist, however, we occasionally release more tickets at the gate depending on a variety of factors. We strongly discourage purchasing resale tickets through any source other than the Out of Space website and our official ticketing provider, Eventbrite. Please be aware of fake accounts within Facebook events promising tickets, and never send money electronically to someone you do not know.

  • As long as you provided your first and last name during the checkout process, we will be able to look you up in our system electronically on the evening of the show. Please bring a valid ID, as it must match the name on the tickets.

  • Note: Photo policies are at the discretion of the performer and may change from night-to-night.

    Out of Space’s general policy is below:

    Cell phone and point-and-shoot photography is allowed during performances, but flash is not. Professional cameras are prohibited unless pre-approved by artist teams or Out of Space management. A professional camera is designated as any device with a detachable lens.

    When photographing, we request that our patrons respect the experience of those around them and refrain from blocking anyone’s view or recording for extended periods of time.

  • Are you a local skokie business, charity, or community organization and would like be involved with Out of Space Skokie? Please email info@outofspaceconcerts.com

    • Factory sealed water or empty drinking containers (we have fresh drinking water on site!)

    • Faux candles

    • Bug spray

    • Factory sealed non-alcoholic beverages

    • Backpacks, purses, picnic baskets and coolers (subject to search)

    • Outside food and picnics

    • Folding chairs, lawn chairs and blankets (please be respectful of your neighbors and keep your area appropriately-sized for the number of guests in your group)

    • Rain coats & ponchos

    • Wagons

    • Outside alcoholic beverages

    • Pets (service animals permitted)

    • Umbrellas

    • Weapons

    • Drugs

    • Fireworks

    • Professional photo*, video, or audio recording equipment

      *Professional cameras are NOT allowed without explicit approval from artist teams or Out of Space management. A professional camera is designated as any device with a detachable lens.

    • Musical instruments or speakers

    • Tents

    • Large folding tables

    • Balls, frisbees, bags sets, and yard games

    Out of Space does not assume responsibility for any personal belongings lost or damaged at these events. A lost and found will be set-up for any found items after the final day of concerts on July 28.

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