Southside
SummerFest
Marist Presents Southside SummerFest
Join us for the 3rd annual Southside SummerFest, Presented by Marist on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The lineup includes three bands, food and drink, all at one location. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
Thanks to our 2023 sponsors!
Southside SummerFest
3 Bands in 1 Location for 1 Amazing Night
General Information
The 3rd Annual Southside SummerFest features three amazing bands at the Marist Stadium. From soul to rock, Southside SummerFest is set with an incredible lineup of artists. Adult beverages and food will be available for purchase.
Featured Bands
- Stay Tuned for an Announcement in April!
- Stay Tuned for an Announcement in April!
- Stay Tuned for an Announcement in April!
Restrictions
- Open to 21 and over; Identification will be checked at the door
- Tickets are nonrefundable
- No outside food or beverages allowed
- Chairs are not allowed on the football field, so bring a blanket or sit in the stands!
2024 SummerFest Bands Announced in April!
2023 Bands:
American Pie
American Pie, a south side favorite, plays Americana and other acoustic driven rock. with hits from Mumford, Dave, Zac Brown, Lumineers, Vampire Wee, and more.
Mr. Blotto
Mr. Blotto, known as Chicago’s original jam band, plays rootsy good-times music featuring originals by these venerable Chicago jamsters, while playing your favorite Phish, Widepread Panic, Dead, Traffic covers with scads of soul and proficiency.
Freddy Jones Band
Freddy Jones Band has stood out as one of America’s most noteworthy and revered alternative rock acts for over three decades. This year, the band is marking the 30th Anniversary of their biggest hit, “In a Daydream,” which topped the Mainstream Rock Charts in the mid-90’s.
Tickets go on sale on May 1st, 2024. Ticket prices are as follows:
$35 in advance; Advance ticket sales end Friday, July 19 at 11:55 PM
$40 day of event
$150 for VIP Admission, includes access to a VIP tent on the field and includes drinks and food (limited VIP tickets will be sold – This area sells out quickly!)
On Saturday, July 20th, Marist High School will present the 3rd Annual Southside SummerFest, featuring three live bands, food and cocktails, all showcased at the Marist Stadium. Southside SummerFest attracted more than 2,500 music-lovers from the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs last year, and is looking to grow the audience to 4,000 attendees.
Southside SummerFest is supported by a robust PR, Marketing and social media campaign. Last year, media coverage was secured in the Chicago Tribune, The Patch, The Beverly Review, WGN-TV, WLS-TV, WFLD-TV, and WLS-AM.
Open to ages 21 and above, this community event is unlike any other in the area, and will open the Marist campus to the entire community, attracting new audiences to the school. Marist High School is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; home to 1,600 students; with a roster of more than 20,000 alumni. Money raised will help to provide scholarships and facility improvements to Marist High School and its students.
Thank you for any consideration of sponsoring Southside SummerFest. We are looking forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have.
Be a part of the 3rd Annual Southside SummerFest, presented by Marist. We are seeking volunteers to help with this south side summer tradition, in a variety of positions. Volunteers receive free event t-shirt. Please fill out the form below and we will contact you in the coming weeks.