Lollapalooza 2025 returns to Grant Park, Chicago from July 31 to August 3 with a diverse lineup, bold sustainability efforts, and a schedule packed with both global icons and rising stars.
Headliners & Not-To-Miss Acts
This year’s headliners span multiple genres: Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, Rüfüs Du Sol, Luke Combs, and first-ever female K‑pop headliner TWICE. Also performing: A$AP Rocky, Grammy‑winner Doechii, Korn, Gracie Abrams, Djo, T‑Pain, and more, across eight stages and over 170 performers.
Additional standouts include half•alive and Glass Beams, featured in curated previews as rising acts to catch early in the festival days.
Eco-Conscious Festival Design
Lollapalooza continues its commitment to sustainability by expanding its hybrid battery systems—first established with REVERB and Billie Eilish in 2023—to power its main stage. This initiative cut fossil fuel use and emissions by 67% in 2024, and in 2025 it returns along with a network of free bike-sharing stations for internal festival transport.
Festival Flow & Daily Breakdown
No full day-by-day lineup has been released, but each evening is expected to feature a major headliner backed by carefully curated supporting acts. For example, Luke Combs and TWICE are expected to bring wave-closing sets each night, while mid-day slots spotlight rising local acts like Chicago’s own BJ the Chicago Kid, Ravyn Lenae, and Durand Bernarr as part of the Chicago Made Showcase.
✨ Cultural & Genre Highlights
The festival’s genre diversity has sparked conversation—critics note that while many styles are represented, R&B acts, particularly those led by Chicago legends, are underrepresented in headliner slots. Festival organizers attribute this imbalance to chart factors and logistics, but local advocates hope for future festival inclusion of legacy and emerging R&B voices.
After-Parties & City-Wide Happenings
Beyond Grant Park, Chicago comes alive with official after-parties and surprise sets across venues like Metro, Bottom Lounge, House of Blues, and Subterranean. Acts like Magdalena Bay, Mau P, Ravyn Lenae, Half Alive, and Wallows headline separate club shows each night—extending the festival spirit well into the city.
Insider Tips for Attendees
- Temperatures in late July typically reach mid‑70s, with a chance of late Sunday rain—pack light rain gear.
- Chicago-made food vendors are good value and help reduce line stress—but be ready to queue during peak hours.
- Download the official Lollapalooza app for stage maps, set reminders, and real-time updates.
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Final Thoughts
Lollapalooza 2025 blends star power, innovative sustainability, and Chicago’s local flavor into one massive summer event. For fans of all genres—hip‑hop, pop, rock, electronic, and beyond—it reminds us why Grant Park has remained the epicenter of festival culture.