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.

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

West Fest

Rock-leaning street fest features sets from bands including the Murder City Devils and Dead Moon.

5/23-5/24, noon-10 PM, Sheffield from Belmont to Roscoe, $5 suggested donation, cityofchicago.org, all-ages.

Windy City Lakeshake

This three-day country music festival is headlined by Brad Paisley, Cassadee Pope, Canaan Smith, and many more.