Pitchfork and Lollapalooza get enough hype. If you're looking to hit up a music fest or two this sum...

1. Ten must-see, under-the-radar music festivals
Pitchfork and Lollapalooza get enough hype. If you're looking to hit up a music fest or two this
summer, consider these ten underrated destinations. As festivals go, they more than meet the mark.
This "recyled art fair" hosts vendors selling green and sustainable crafts, and features sets from
bands like the Menzingers, the Felice Brothers, Laura Stevenson, and Banner Pilot.
6/6-6/7, 1:30 PM-10 PM, $5 suggested donation, Milwaukee between Fullerton and California,
remixchicago.com, all-ages.
This fest raises environmental consciousness, and features live music from bands like Shovels Rope
and Mikal Cronin.
6/20-21, Damen between North and Schiller, noon-10 PM, greenmusicfestchicago.com, $5 suggested
donation, all-ages.
Formerly the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Fest, this event turns this stretch of Logan Square into an
outdoor art gallery, and also features food, drinks, and live music.
6/26-6/27, noon-10 PM, Milwaukee between Kedzie and Diversey, logansquareartsfestival.com, $5
suggested donation, all-ages.
Five stages of music from all over the world, curated by the Old Town School of Folk Music.

2. 7/10-7/12, Fri 5 PM- 10 PM, Sat noon- 11 PM, Sun noon-9 PM, Lincoln between Montrose and
Wilson, squareroots.org, $10 suggested donation for adults, $5 for kids, and $20 for families, all-
ages.
Rock-leaning street fest features sets from bands including the Murder City Devils and Dead Moon.
7/11-7/12, noon-10 PM, Chicago between Damen and Wood, westfestchicago.com $5 suggested
donation, all-ages.
A celebration of Pilsen's arts and culture, featuring performance from Grupo Klonadoz, Clave 5, Los
Super Cats, and more.
7/30-8/2, Thu 5 PM-10 PM, Fri 5 PM-11 PM, Sat 2:45 PM-11 PM, Sun 1 PM-10 PM, 2026 S. Blue
Island, fiestadelsol.org, all-ages, free.
This Lakeview street fest celebrates its 31st year with a two-day lineup of local rock and cover
bands.
5/23-5/24, noon-10 PM, Sheffield from Belmont to Roscoe, $5 suggested donation, cityofchicago.org,
all-ages.
This rock-leaning festival's lineup features Nothing, Black Mountain, Tobacco, and Meat Wave.
5/29-5/31, Fri 5:30 PM-10 PM, Sat and Sun 1:15 PM-10 PM, $5 suggested donation, Damen and
Division, do-divisionstreetfest.com, all-ages.
Tons of huge alt-rock names--Best Coast, the Dandy Warhols, and the legendary Dinosaur Jr.--play
this celebration of Randolph Street's restaurants.
6/19-6/21 900 W. Randolph, tasterandolph.com, $10 suggested donation, all-ages.
This three-day country music festival is headlined by Brad Paisley, Cassadee Pope, Canaan Smith,
and many more.
6/19-6/21, 2 PM-11 PM, FirstMerit Bank Pavilion, 1300 S. Linn White, lakeshakefestival.com,
$199.50 for three-day pass, all-ages.

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