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Lollapalooza

The latest updates and coverage of Lollapalooza, Chicago’s biggest music festival, including performance reviews and photo galleries.

Entertainment and Culture
Lollapalooza Day 4: Rina Sawayama deserves headline status; Lana Del Rey overwhelms emotions
Rain found time for an encore on the final day of Lollapalooza 2023 as a steady trickle kept coming down over Grant Park on Sunday.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Blink 182, Stray Kids among 2024 Lollapalooza headliners
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
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Red Hot Chili Peppers prove to be ageless, compelling crowd with psychedelic performance
By Bobby Reed | For the Sun-Times
 
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Karol G encabeza Lollapalooza, regresará en septiembre para su nueva gira
By Ambar Colón
 
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Lana Del Rey closes out Lollapalooza weekend in regal fashion
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
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Pusha T pushes Lollapalooza crowd to get crazy and get moshing
By Ambar Colón
 
Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers performs on the T-Mobile Stage at Lollapalooza Day 4.
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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 4 highlights
By Sun-Times staff
 
Tomorrow X Together performs at the Bud Light stage, during day 3 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park.
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Tomorrow X Together draws cheers and tears from K-pop fans at Lollapalooza
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
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Lollapalooza Day 3: Pusha T credits Chicago, Tomorrow x Together shows practice makes perfect
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Explore Lollapalooza 2023
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What to know
Groups of people get their photos taken in front of the Lollapalooza sign, during the first day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park in 2022.
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Lollapalooza 2023: Transit options, entry rules and bag policy
Bring your empty water bottles, leave the blankets at home. Everything you need to know if you’re attending Lollapalooza 2023.
By Katie Anthony
 
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Carly Rae Jepsen performs at the IHG Hotels & Resorts, An Official Lollapalooza Pre-Party at Boleo Rooftop at Kimpton Gray Hotel on August 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Can’t make it to Lollapalooza? Here’s how to watch it live on Hulu
The music festival will start its livestream at 1 p.m. Thursday.
By Katelyn Haas and Ellery Jones
 
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Lollapalooza 2023: Here’s which aftershows still have tickets
Check out which official Lollapalooza after shows you can still snag tickets for this week.
By Katelyn Haas
 
Reviews
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Lollapalooza Day 3: Pusha T credits Chicago, Tomorrow x Together shows practice makes perfect
A sea of rainbow-hued ponchos made the scene at Grant Park on Saturday, bringing some needed color to the otherwise mopey day.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Tomorrow X Together performs at the Bud Light stage, during day 3 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park.
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Tomorrow X Together draws cheers and tears from K-pop fans at Lollapalooza
After a 2022 set that one member remembers as ‘meaningful, memorable,’ the boy band moves up to headliner with singing and choreography that was clearly well-rehearsed.
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
Kendrick Lamar performs during his day 2 closing set at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Friday night.
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Lollapalooza Day 2: 30 Seconds to Mars reaches new heights, Kendrick Lamar draws massive crowd
Day two of Lollapalooza found Kendrick Lamar playing to an overflow crowd, and actor Jared Leto (of Thirty Seconds to Mars) making quite the entrance for his band’s set.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Kendrick Lamar performs as a preacher, a prophet, and a poet at Lollapalooza 2023
At times Kendrick Lamar was Shakespearian in his spoken word delivery, at other times fiercely melodic and rhythmic.
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
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The 1975’s Matty Healy commands attention at Lollapalooza, drummer George Daniel deserves applause
Healy wasn’t always steady on his feet, but his showmanship remained fully intact. Daniel’s drumming was the linchpin to the whole endeavor.
By Bobby Reed | For the Sun-Times
 
Karol G performs on the Bud Light stage on day one of Lollapalooza, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.
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Lollapalooza Day 1: Billie Eilish, Karol G, Carly Rae Jepsen, Portugal. The Man deliver powerhouse sets in Chicago
Lollapalooza kicked off Thursday with performances from Carola, NewJeans, Portugal. The Man, Joy Oladokun, Lainey Wilson and more.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Karol G, first Latina to headline Lollapalooza, brings fans to tears with her performance
She’s one of the hottest acts in the world as Latin music continues its global takeover.
By Ambar Colón
 
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Billie Eilish headlines first night of Lollapalooza with all-out marathon set
Eilish was decked out in Chicago Bulls gear, plus some new red and black hair to match.
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
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Hundreds of migrants moved from temporary shelters, South Loop police station ahead of Lollapalooza
Chicago’s migrant crisis continues as the city struggles to place people coming to the city for refuge.
By Michael Loria and Mary Norkol
 
Jin Alonzo, 23, is a sales associate at KPOP NARA in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. The store opened in May 2023 and sells a wide variety of K-pop merchandise.
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With headlining sets on tap at Lollapalooza and local themed businesses, K-pop making a high-profile splash in Chicago
K-pop superstars TOMORROW X TOGETHER and NewJeans promise to be a big draw for fans at Lollapalooza.
By Mendy Kong
 
Lollapalooza staff cool the crowd with water as Gary Clark Jr. performs at Lollapalooza Saturday, August 3, 2019.
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Hydration at Lollapalooza is key as temperatures are expected to soar
With highs in the 80s expected this weekend, one medical expert emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated.
By Katie Anthony
 
Ingela Travers-Hayward and William Perry at the Burning Man festival in Nevada.
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Couple will handout free naloxone at Lollapalooza in effort to curb overdoses
This summer, a couple is crisscrossing the country to give away overdose-reversing medicine at music festival. Their tour includes a stop at Lollapalooza.
By Anna Savchenko
 
Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks to the crowd before Jazmine Sullivan’s performance on day one of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Thursday evening, July 28, 2022.
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Lightfoot announces deal to keep Lollapalooza in Grant Park for another decade
The mayor made the announcement onstage to throngs of screaming fans, appearing alongside festival founder Perry Farrell.
By Emmanuel Camarillo
 
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race is over, but some streets near Grant Park still closed
Balbo Drive from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive was expected to reopen Thursday, but it will stay closed as the city prepares for Lollapalooza.
By Emmanuel Camarillo
 
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Kidd Kenn is a 20-year-old rapper from Chicago’s South Side. 
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Chicago rapper Kidd Kenn set for Lollapalooza debut
The gay rapper from the South Side felt like he “made it” after getting the call that the mega-music festival was interested.
By Ambar Colón
 
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Usted Señalemelo, la primera banda argentina presente en Lollapalooza en Chicago
Hará historia al presentarse en el festival de Chicago este 5 de agosto, edición que también tiene a Karol G como la primera latina que encabeza el programa.
By Gisela Orozco | Special to the Sun-Times
 
Colombian singer Karol G performs onstage at Coachella in 2022.
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Lollapalooza 2023 to showcase diverse lineup of Latino artists
Lollapalooza’s lineup of Latino artists includes Karol G, Jessie Reyez and more.
By Ambar Colón
 
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These Chicago-based artists are headed to Lollapalooza
Check out the homegrown talent at Lollapalooza this year.
By Katelyn Haas
 
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Lollapalooza 2023 headliners: Who’s performing, set list predictions
Several big names will headline the festival in Grant Park Aug. 3-6. Here’s our best guess of what they’ll play.
By Katelyn Haas
 
Festival goers enjoy day 1 at the Lollapalooza sign near Buckingham Fountain in 2022. 
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Lollapalooza lineup 2023: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Red Hot Chili Peppers among headliners
The music extravaganza returns to Grant Park in early August.
By Miriam Di Nunzio
 
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Green Day performs Sunday night on the last day of Lollapalooza.
Lollapalooza 2022: Day 4 photo gallery
 
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Lollapalooza reviews: J-Hope’s set proves he can command a stage without BTS
 
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Lollapalooza reviews: Willow shows she’s ready for rock opera; J. Cole’s hits grab the crowd
 
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Lollapalooza reviews: Dua Lipa delivers a club vibe, Machine Gun Kelly plays up the pop-punk
 
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Lollapalooza: Green Day’s Metro aftershow a flashback to the songs, club gigs of the ’90s
 
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At Lollapalooza, Metallica makes both old fans and newbies feel welcome
 
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At Lollapalooza, prevailing mood is excitement, despite health worries
 
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At Lollapalooza, prevailing mood is excitement, despite health worries
 
Kara Crutcher, with Good Kids Mad City, speaks at a protest near the entrance for Lollapalooza to demand Mayor Lori Lightfoot direct investments to the community and alter the youth curfew.
As Lollapalooza begins, organizations protest ‘unconstitutional’ curfew
 
The Lollapalooza music festival is back in Grant Park.
Drug use at Lollapalooza: mixed messages from City Hall
 
Metalica performs at the T Mobile Stage, during the first day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Lollapalooza 2022: Day 1 photo gallery
 
Chicago’s Q Brothers — Jax (from left), JQ, Pos and GQ — are back for two performances at Kidzapalooza this year. They’ve been entertaining kids of all ages at the stage since its inception in 2005.
Q Brothers, Collaboraction, School of Rock add local flair to Kidzapalooza stage
 
James Hetfield (right) lead singer, and Kirk Hammett, guitarist of Metallica, perform at the 2022 Alive Festival in Oeiras, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on July 9. The band headlines Lollapalooza on Thursday night.
Lollapalooza 2022 picks: 10 acts to see at the Grant Park festival
 
Dua Lipa performs onstage during the Future Nostalgia Tour at United Center on March 9. The singer is among the headliners for Lollapalooza 2022, it was announced Tuesday.
Metallica, Dua Lipa, Green Day, Doja Cat, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Baby, J. Cole, Kygo among Lollapalooza 2022 lineup
 
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Miley Cyrus performs at the T-Mobile stage Thursday night.
Lollapalooza 2021: Day 1 photo highlights
 
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Lollapalooza 2021 reviews, Day 1: Miley Cyrus, Black Pumas, Orville Peck, Playboi Carti, Steve Aoki, Jimmy Eat World
 
Tyler, The Creator closes out the show on the T-Mobile stage Friday night.
Lollapalooza 2021: Day 2 photo highlights
 
Tyler, the Creator delivered a visionary, art-driven set that melded jazz, R&B, rap, trip hop, and darkcore to close out Day 2 of Lollapalooza on Friday night in Grant Park.
Lollapalooza 2021 reviews, Day 2: Tyler the Creator, Mick Jenkins, Polo G, Omar Apollo, tobi lou, Mothica, Black Pistol Fire, White Reaper
 
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Chicago festivals 2021: What events have returned, been rescheduled
 
Starting Saturday, you’ll need a mask to enter the merchandise shop at Lollapalooza in Grant Park.
Lollapalooza requiring masks for all indoor spaces Saturday and Sunday
 
Dimitri Panoutsos and the rest of Rookie perform Friday afternoon at Lollapalooza 2021.
For Rookie, Lollapalooza is a homecoming — and a dream come true
 
Fans cheer as Post Malone performs on day three of Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Saturday evening, July 31, 2021.
Lollapalooza not ‘superspreader’ event, says city’s top public health official
 
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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza Day 3 highlights
From Pusha T to Danielle Ponder to Jean Dawson, here’s a look at some of the fun on Day 3 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 2 highlights
From Band-Maid to Thirty Seconds to Mars to Kendrick Lamar, here’s a look at some of the fun happening Friday on Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.
By Contributors
 
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PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 1 highlights
Here’s a look at some of the fun happening Thursday on Day 1 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Snow cones, ‘Puerto Rico in a Cup’ and spicy cucumber ceviche tostadas among Lollapalooza’s Chow Town & Dessert Island fare
All that music at Lolla can work up an appetite in festival-goers. We checked out some of the fare available for purchase.
By Ambar Colón
 
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WBEZ’s Lollapalooza survival guide
Here’s what you can expect — and maybe prepare for — at Lollapalooza 2023.
By Nadia Hernandez
 
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Even Bono’s son, Inhaler frontman Elijah Hewson, gets starstruck at Lollapalooza
Fest made an impression on the Irish indie rock band, returning to Chicago for a show at the Riviera.
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
City Hall
Lightfoot: No regrets on Lollapalooza or concerns it will become super-spreader event
The mayor says her confidence in screening protocols at the music festival are bolstered by the fact that Dr. Allison Arwady, the city’s health commissioner, “went incognito,” without valid proof of vaccination, and was denied entry.
By Fran Spielman
 
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Everything you need to know about Lollapalooza 2021
Chicago’s biggest music festival returned over the weekend. Here’s all of the Sun-Times’ coverage from Grant Park in one place.
By Satchel Price
 
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Lollapalooza 2021 reviews, Day 4: Foo Fighters, Brittany Howard, Modest Mouse, Band of Horses, Radkey, Neal Francis
The headlining set’s somber opening lasts just a minute until Dave Grohl’s band pours on the power for a thunderous two-hour festival finale.
By Selena Fragassi - For the Sun-Times
 
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