Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2026 Lineup Revealed: Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef, Skrillex, Playboi Carti To Headline
Summer Smash 2026 returns to Chicago with Chief Keef, Lil Uzi Vert and a stacked festival lineup.
Chief Keef Returns to Chicago for Summer Smash
Lyrical Lemonade continues to build momentum with its Summer Smash festival, officially returning to SeatGeek Stadium in 2026 with another stacked lineup. One of the biggest highlights is the return of Chief Keef to Chicago, as he’s expected to co-headline Friday night alongside Lil Uzi Vert. Keef previously surprised fans with an appearance in 2024, marking his first performance in the city since 2012. More recently, he has been generating buzz with his unexpected collaboration with Katy Perry on “Legendary Lovers (Save Me)”.
Also headlining this year’s festival are Skrillex, Yung Lean x Bladee, Playboi Carti, and Lil Baby, making this one of the most diverse lineups yet. Summer Smash has quickly grown into one of hip-hop’s premier festivals, building on strong lineups in recent years, while becoming one of the best fun summer experiences for music fans in Chicago. The lineup also features artists like Sexyy Red, G Herbo, Waka Flocka, ESDEEKID, Fetty Wap and more. You can check out the full lineup above and find festival details below.
Summer Smash 2026 Festival Dates & Location
Dates: June 12-14, 2026
Location: SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL
Tickets: Presale begins Tuesday 4/14 at 2pm CT via Summersmash.com