📋About
Off the Beaten Path Festival: Hip-Hop Exploration in Chicago
The Off the Beaten Path Festival takes over a secret Chicago location on September 12, 2026, celebrating the underground chicago hip-hop scene in all its diversity. This alternative festival showcases eleven artists pushing the boundaries of traditional hip-hop, with headliners Jovan, La Rosa Noir, and wht.rbbt.obj, promising a day of bold musical exploration.
This celebration of beatmaker culture and 1/3 emcee artistry gathers a community of multidisciplinary artists. Jovan Landry and Khaliyah X represent the new generation of rappers incorporating elements of photography and filmmaking into their art, creating a unique multisensory experience.
The festival highlights experimental projects like Aimont Moon Trio, Dicent Wow, and EGxBH. Model Stranger, Owen Meany, and Zach Fedor and The Long Goodbyes add their distinct voices to this Chicago sonic mosaic.
This underground hip-hop festival embodies the spirit of Chicago, a city cradle of constant musical innovation. By particularly celebrating contributions from all woman hip hop, Off the Beaten Path creates an inclusive space where artistic experimentation and authenticity reign, proving that the best hip-hop is often found off the beaten path, in the creative corners of the city.
Log in to discover your scores for this festival.
🎤Lineup
