The 2025 Summer Smash Festival is turning up the flavor with its biggest food lineup yet. Organizers from Lyrical Lemonade and SPKRBX have revealed an expanded roster of chefs, restaurants, and food trucks set to feed over 100,000 fans during the three-day hip-hop celebration, taking place June 20–22 at SeatGeek Stadium near Chicago.
This year’s culinary experience features a 20% increase in vendors, blending beloved Chicago staples with rising Midwest chefs. Returning favorites like Harold’s Chicken Shack, Portillo’s Hot Dogs, Bacci Pizzeria, and Seoul Taco will be joined by newcomers including NADC Burger, El Taconazo Express, Café Tola, and Festi Bowl.
One highlight is the debut of a special pop-up from Etc., the acclaimed restaurant by James Beard semi-finalist and South Side native Chef Lamar Moore. Also returning is the exclusive Summer Smash Restaurant, offering limited-time dishes crafted with performing artists, with full menu details to be announced soon.
“We’ve set a high bar with our music programming, and the same attention to quality and scale extends to our food and hospitality efforts. I’m proud that each year, Summer Smash continues to elevate the experience for its fans.”
– Berto Solorio, Summer Smash Festival Cofounder and SPKRBX CEO
Alongside the food, the festival boasts an all-star music lineup headlined by Future, Don Toliver, Yeat, and Young Thug. Fans can also catch performances from Chance the Rapper, Lil Yachty, Sexxy Red, Quavo, NAV, Trippie Redd, and more across three stages.
From chart-topping acts to curated cuisine, Summer Smash 2025 continues to elevate its fan experience. Tickets, parking, and lockers are available now at TheSummerSmash.com.