Kid Cudi, Future, and Playboi Carti will headline The Summer Smash Festival for its 5th year on June 23-25. For the first time, the rap and hip-hop event will be held at the SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, just outside of Chicago, due to location issues within the city.
Other artists on the 2023 lineup include one yet-to-be-revealed “very special Chicago guest,” $uicideboy$, Lil Uzi Vert, Vince Staples, Ice Spice, GloRilla, Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty, Juicy J, BabyTron, Ski Mask The Slump God, NLE Choppa, G Herbo, Lil B, Tee Grizzly, Cordae, Trippie Redd, Central Cee, LUCKI, Luh Tyler, Lil Skies, and Valee.
Lyrical Lemonade, the blog and media company founded by music video director Cole Bennett, hosts The Summer Smash annually. The new venue will feature three stages, premium food, bars, vendors, and art installations.
GA weekend passes are $275 + fees, VIP is $499, and Diamond VIP is $1199. Diamond VIP includes expedited entry, private VIP bars and food vendors, air-conditioned restrooms, elevated viewing at Main Stage and Second Stage, complimentary lunch, dinner, and late-night snack, access to the Diamond Lounge, dedicated concierge, complimentary parking, and more. View all ticket options here.
The Summer Smash Festival is an all-ages event.