Summer Music Festivals
Coverage on one of Chicago’s favorite summer pastimes — music festivals!
After years of taunts, organizers announced earlier this year that John Stamos will finally take the stage at the festival during Beach Boys’ Saturday set. But he had a list of demands, including a look-alike contest, which was held Saturday.
A massive, multigenerational crowd showed up to see them close out Friday night.
Also on Friday: King of parody “Weird Al” Yankovic reigned over Douglass Park with hit after hit and indie rock darlings Rilo Kiley sparked feelings of nostalgia for the early aughts.
The classically trained Chicago DJ has performed at every iteration of the electronic festival, which returns for its fifth year at Union Park starting Friday.
The Audrey, home to the Sandra K. Crown Theater, has been updated with flexible seating and a brand-new sound system.
The ‘Euphoria’ actor brought an intense realism to a performance that included the weekend’s best surprise guest.
The festival kicked off Thursday, when Chicago had the worst air quality in the world for a few hours. But haze didn’t choke the vibe.
Special guest singer Ashe joined him for two songs, including their first release as a newly formed band, The Favors. The album “The Dream” is due in September.
The experimental indie artist created a constant stream of noise — each song connected to the next via atmospheric, at-times cacophonous sounds.
TWICE’s Lollapalooza appearance followed male stars like BTS’ J-Hope, Tomorrow X Together and Stray Kids who had previously been given the headlining gig as the festival continues to tap into K-pop.
The self-proclaimed swamp princess delivered a tour de force that was a love letter to hip-hop, a celebration of queer communities and culture and an inspiration for Black women and girls who dare to be different.
The pop star continues her parade of hero collaborators on the festival circuit, bringing out pop-rock band Weezer out for “Say It Ain’t So” and “Buddy Holly.”
Bathed in golden light and good vibes, the 13-song, hourlong set was a tender, jangle-pop homecoming
In a brief hourlong set, the rapper packed in new and old jams. In addition to a platter of “Don’t Tap the Glass,” there was a big spotlight on “Chromakopia” and its verbose tracks like “Rah Tah Tah” and the fan favorite lick of “Sticky.”
Singing his heart out, Combs — making history as the festival’s first country headliner — appeared happily determined to give his fans the best show possible.
After opening for Olivia Rodrigo on the Sour Tour and Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, Abrams cements her status as the main draw and not just a go-to supporting act.
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