Southside
Summer Festival
Marist Presents Southside Summer Festival
Join us for the 3rd annual Southside Summer Festival, Presented by Marist on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The lineup includes three bands, Lou Malnati’s hot, deep-dish pizza onsite and drink, all at one location. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
Southside Summer Festival
3 Bands in 1 Location for 1 Amazing Night
General Information
The 3rd Annual Southside Summer Festival features three amazing bands at the Marist Stadium. From soul to rock, Southside Summer Festival is set with an incredible lineup of artists. Adult beverages and Lou Malnati’s will be available for purchase.
Featured Bands
- The BoDeans
- The Push Stars
- Soul 2 The Bone
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 Bands:
Soul 2 The Bone
Soul 2 The Bone, a south side staple, plays a variety of soul, blues, and jazz covering hits from The Jackson 5, Mavin Gaye, Four Tops, Bill Withers, all the way to Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, and Rihanna. Soul 2 The Bone will kick the night off from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, with music from the 1960’s to 2015 covering five genres of music, including Motown, R & B, Light Rock, Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Disco,
and Pop music.
The Push Stars
The Push Stars are an American rock band made up of a trio of Boston alternative popsters showcasing their vibrant sound to the Southside. The Push Stars will take the stage from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, featuring original, alternative pop songs from their six albums. The Boston natives have opened for bands such as Matchbox Twenty, and their songs have been featured in several major motion pictures, including There’s Something About Mary; Me, Myself and Irene; and Gun Shy.
The BoDeans
The BoDeans, with their countless tunes you know from the first note, promise rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with you! The BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. The BoDeans will close the night from 8:00 – 9:30pm, with countless memorable tunes that will have people dancing to favorites such as “You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” and “Closer to Free.” Led by Kurt Neumann, the BoDeans continue to shape American music with their timeless tunes and high-octane performances.
Tickets are on sale now!
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 Lou Malnati’s Catering (limited VIP tickets will be sold – This area sells out quickly!)
**Note: Volunteers will receive a special discounted General Admission ticket for $20. Visit the Volunteer Tab to fill out the volunteer form and purchase volunteer ticket. Volunteer General Admission Tickets do not provide access to the VIP area.
On Saturday, July 20th, Marist High School will present the 3rd Annual Southside Summer Festival, featuring three live bands, food and cocktails, all showcased at the Marist Stadium. Southside Summer Festival has 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 Summer Festival 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 Summer Festival. We are looking forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have.
Be a part of the 3rd Annual Southside Summer Festival, presented by Marist. We are seeking volunteers to help with this south side summer tradition, in a variety of positions.
A generous donor sponsored the $20 volunteer admission price for all of our 200 volunteers. Therefore, we are waiving the $20 volunteer cost!
Tickets are selling fast, and we are anticipating this year’s event to be the largest and most successful ever. For our attendees to have the best experience possible, we could use a few more volunteers this year. Volunteer shifts are still available, with most shifts being about two hours.
Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, and free admission to one of the best nights on the Southside.
