Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival, the country’s largest independent hip-hop festival, is returning to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium this June. Hip-hop fans are eagerly awaiting its return to Chicagoland for a chance to see their favorite artists perform live.
The lineup just dropped featuring some of the biggest names in hip hop like Don Toliver, Yeat, Future, and Young Thug. Other highlights include Lil Yachty, Sexxy Red, Soulja Boy, Quavo, Insane Clown Posse, as well as Chicago artists like G Herbo, Saba, Chance the Rapper, and Famous Dex.
The festival, renowned as the premier hip-hop event in the Midwest, is returning for its 7th consecutive year at the sprawling SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois from June 20-22. With over 120,000 attendees expected from across the country, don’t miss your chance to be part of it, witnessing 50+ artists perform across 3 electrifying stages!
As for food options, last year’s fest had classic Chicago staples, including Harold’s Chicken, Portillo’s, Manny’s Deli, and delicious chef-driven dishes from places like Ron of Japan, Nudo House, Seoul Tacos, and more. Plus, the Summer Smash Restaurant, helmed by James Beard-nominated, Michelin Star-recipient Chef Brian Fisher, who will collaborate with artists on a one-of-a-kind menu. In the past, we tried collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and Trippie Redd, so stay tuned for the upcoming menus!
We want to know—who are you hoping to see at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash this year? It promises to be a fun-filled festival weekend!