Summer's Last Dance has revealed its 2026 lineup, led by Big Gigantic, with support from Saxsquatch and bass house producer Henry Fong, Dancing Astronaut reported on August 6. The fully independent, philanthropic Chicago festival returns September 19 in Bridgeview, Illinois, for its third year.
The bill spans three stages, more than 20 artists and 12 hours of music across electronic, hip-hop, funk and house, with more names still to be announced. Past editions have booked Cheat Codes, KSHMR, Chicago house pioneer Marshall Jefferson, Destructo, The Knocks, Slushii and Waka Flocka Flame.
Chicago promoter Bobby De Maria founded the festival as a more intimate, community driven alternative to the city's larger scale events. "Summer's Last Dance is about connection as much as it is music," De Maria said, and the festival continues supporting the Miracle Michael Fund, established for families affected by the rare bone disorder Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
De Maria's company, Afterlife Entertainment, has helped raise more than $100,000 for organizations including Ronald McDonald House Charities and Hope For The Day, work he now leads alongside his father Jim De Maria, a longtime Chicago sports and nonprofit executive.
The lineup lands in our electronic coverage and on the festival tracker.
The facts
- Big Gigantic leads the 2026 lineup
- Henry Fong and Saxsquatch also play
- The festival returns September 19 in Bridgeview, Illinois
- It is the festival's third year
- The bill spans three stages and more than 20 artists
- Founder Bobby De Maria built it as an independent alternative to larger festivals
- It supports the Miracle Michael Fund for Osteogenesis Imperfecta families
- Afterlife Entertainment has helped raise more than $100,000 for charity
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