Summer Smash 2025 Returns Headlined by Don Toliver Young Thug, Future & More
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CHICAGO, IL – The countdown is on. Summer Smash Festival, the ultimate hip-hop takeover, is back and bigger than ever for its seventh year, taking over SeatGeek Stadium from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22. Brought to you by the powerhouse teams at Lyrical Lemonade and SPKRBX, this isn’t just a festival—it’s the festival, and if you don’t have tickets yet, you’re playing yourself.
With the initial presale selling out in advance, another wave of GA, VIP, and Platinum passes drops this Friday, March 28 at Noon CST via www.TheSummerSmash.com. These will be the lowest-priced tickets available before prices go up—so act fast.
“We are excited to present the 7th edition of the largest independent hip-hop festival in the world and can’t wait to show the fans what we’ve been working on”
Cole Bennett, the visionary behind Lyrical Lemonade, added: “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.”
Last year, Summer Smash set the bar sky-high, hosting Chief Keef’s triumphant return to Chicagoland and Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack crew’s U.S. festival debut. But 2025? This lineup is unreal. The one and only Young Thug, cultural icon and Grammy-winning rap star, will make his first live performance in nearly three years to close out the festival on Sunday. This is history in the making.
On Friday, it’s a must-see moment as Don Toliver and YEAT take the stage together for a never-before-seen collaborative set, marking their festival debut as a duo. Saturday night belongs to the legend himself—Future. A Summer Smash alum and one of the most dominant forces in hip-hop, Future is set to take the festival by storm during a career-defining run. And that’s just the beginning. Chicago’s own will be front and center, with heavy hitters like Chance The Rapper, G Herbo, Saba, and Famous Dex taking the stage.
Festival favorites Sexyy Red, Quavo, SahBabii, Nav, Ski Mask the Slump God, Trippie Redd, and NLE Choppa are all locked in. Meanwhile, first-time Summer Smash performers include the one and only Soulja Boy, rising sensation 1900Rugrat, and the buzzing newcomer Che. The biggest weekend in independent hip-hop is locked in, and you don’t want to be the one watching it unfold from your phone. Secure your tickets this Friday before they’re gone.
For the full lineup and ticket details, visit www.TheSummerSmash.com.
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