Lyrical Lemonade has released the official lineup for the 2025 Summer Smash festival.
The annual three-day event returns to SeatGeek Stadium from June 20-22, with headlining performances from some of the biggest names in hip hop including Don Toliver, Yeat, Future, and Young Thug.
Local and national talent to take the stage
Additional performers include big names like Lil Yachty, Sexxy Red, Soulja Boy, Quavo, and Insane Clown Posse.
Numerous legendary Chicago MCs will also take the stage including G Herbo, Saba, Chance the Rapper, and Famous Dex.
Beyond the dozens of rap performances, the 2025 Summer Smash lineup will also feature DJ sets from the likes of influential filmmaker and artist Harmony Korine.
The Legacy of Chicago’s Largest Hip Hop Festival
The world’s largest independent hip-hop festival, Summer Smash is co-produced by Lyrical Lemonade founder and Chicago native Cole Bennett.
Since its 2018 debut, the festival has hosted stars like Chief Keef, Playboi Carti, and Post Malone. This year, it’s aiming to make history—Young Thug will close out the weekend with his first live performance since 2022.
“I feel lucky to be able to throw the party of the year with my best friends. May this be the best one yet. Lucky number 7,” Bennett said in a statement.
Douglass Park Community Cleanup Gives Youths the Chance to Win Big
On Saturday May 31, Summer Smash will welcome hundreds of youths to Douglass Park in North Lawndale for a community cleanup, with the chance to win free tickets to the festival.
Check-in for the cleanup begins at 12 p.m. Learn more here.
Tickets
The initial presale for Summer Smash sold out in minutes, but single and three day passes are still available.
View the full lineup and grab your tickets here.