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 thissummer, 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 frombands 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 Ropeand Mikal Cronin.

6/20-21, Damen between North and Schiller, noon-10 PM, greenmusicfestchicago.com, $5 suggesteddonation, all-ages.

Formerly the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Fest, this event turns this stretch of Logan Square into anoutdoor art gallery, and also features food, drinks, and live music.

6/26-6/27, noon-10 PM, Milwaukee between Kedzie and Diversey, logansquareartsfestival.com, $5suggested donation, all-ages.

Five stages of music from all over the world, curated by the Old Town School of Folk Music.

7/10-7/12, Fri 5 PM- 10 PM, Sat noon- 11 PM, Sun noon-9 PM, Lincoln between Montrose andWilson, 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 suggesteddonation, all-ages.

A celebration of Pilsen's arts and culture, featuring performance from Grupo Klonadoz, Clave 5, LosSuper 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. BlueIsland, fiestadelsol.org, all-ages, free.

This Lakeview street fest celebrates its 31st year with a two-day lineup of local rock and coverbands.

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 andDivision, do-divisionstreetfest.com, all-ages.

Tons of huge alt-rock names--Best Coast, the Dandy Warhols, and the legendary Dinosaur Jr.--playthis 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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