Lollapalooza 2025 launches in Chicago with star-studded, genre-spanning lineup
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jul 30, 2025, 18:25 IST
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Highlight of the story: Lollapalooza 2025 is set to electrify Chicago's Grant Park from July 31st to August 3rd, featuring a diverse lineup of over 170 artists across eight stages. Headliners include Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, Luke Combs, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Korn, and TWICE.
Chicago’s Grant Park is ready to come alive with music, art, and massive crowds as Lollapalooza 2025 kicks off this Thursday, July 31. The four-day music festival, now one of the world’s most iconic, will run through August 3 and features more than 170 artists performing across eight stages.
This year’s lineup is as diverse as it is electric. Headliners include pop powerhouses Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, marking their first joint festival appearance following their viral moment at the Grammys. Also leading the bill are hip-hop favorite A$AP Rocky, country superstar Luke Combs, EDM trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, and reunited nu-metal giants Korn, returning to the Lolla stage for the first time since the late 1990s. K-pop sensation TWICE rounds out the headliners, becoming the first female K-pop group to headline the festival.
Beyond the marquee names, the festival brings a strong mix of indie, rock, and rising talent. Acts like Gracie Abrams, Clairo, Doechii, Finneas, Dominic Fike, Bleachers, T-Pain, and even viral throwback artist Rebecca Black are set to perform. The programming reflects a growing trend at major festivals: merging TikTok breakouts, nostalgia acts, and established global stars into a singular celebration of music.
In addition to the performances, Lollapalooza continues to push forward with its sustainability efforts. The festival will once again power its main stage using a hybrid system of battery storage and biodiesel generators. After last year’s pilot program significantly cut emissions and fuel consumption, organizers expanded the initiative to cover more of the event’s infrastructure. Composting and recycling stations are in place throughout Grant Park, and water refill stations aim to reduce single-use plastics. Plant-based food vendors, reusable merchandise, and climate action booths are all part of the festival’s “Greener Lolla” mission.
Tickets for this year’s festival are sold out through official channels, but verified resale options remain, with four-day passes starting above $600 and single-day tickets fluctuating based on demand. Attendees have been advised to plan ahead, as the city of Chicago will be rerouting public transit, adding extra train services, and enforcing road closures around Grant Park to accommodate the influx of festivalgoers.
Each day promises a packed schedule. Thursday opens strong with Tyler, the Creator and Luke Combs. Friday features Olivia Rodrigo and Korn, while Saturday brings RÜFÜS DU SOL and TWICE. The final day, Sunday, closes out with A$AP Rocky and a slew of crowd favorites. All stages will run from early afternoon to 10 p.m., offering everything from dance music sunsets to intimate acoustic sets.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy immersive art installations, local food vendors, merchandise pop-ups, and partner activations offering everything from tattoos to VR gaming experiences. For Chicago natives and out-of-town travelers alike, Lollapalooza continues to be more than a concert—it's a summer ritual.
With a lineup this expansive and experiences designed to match, Lollapalooza 2025 looks set to be one of the most memorable editions in the festival’s history.
This year’s lineup is as diverse as it is electric. Headliners include pop powerhouses Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, marking their first joint festival appearance following their viral moment at the Grammys. Also leading the bill are hip-hop favorite A$AP Rocky, country superstar Luke Combs, EDM trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, and reunited nu-metal giants Korn, returning to the Lolla stage for the first time since the late 1990s. K-pop sensation TWICE rounds out the headliners, becoming the first female K-pop group to headline the festival.
Beyond the marquee names, the festival brings a strong mix of indie, rock, and rising talent. Acts like Gracie Abrams, Clairo, Doechii, Finneas, Dominic Fike, Bleachers, T-Pain, and even viral throwback artist Rebecca Black are set to perform. The programming reflects a growing trend at major festivals: merging TikTok breakouts, nostalgia acts, and established global stars into a singular celebration of music.
In addition to the performances, Lollapalooza continues to push forward with its sustainability efforts. The festival will once again power its main stage using a hybrid system of battery storage and biodiesel generators. After last year’s pilot program significantly cut emissions and fuel consumption, organizers expanded the initiative to cover more of the event’s infrastructure. Composting and recycling stations are in place throughout Grant Park, and water refill stations aim to reduce single-use plastics. Plant-based food vendors, reusable merchandise, and climate action booths are all part of the festival’s “Greener Lolla” mission.
Tickets for this year’s festival are sold out through official channels, but verified resale options remain, with four-day passes starting above $600 and single-day tickets fluctuating based on demand. Attendees have been advised to plan ahead, as the city of Chicago will be rerouting public transit, adding extra train services, and enforcing road closures around Grant Park to accommodate the influx of festivalgoers.
Each day promises a packed schedule. Thursday opens strong with Tyler, the Creator and Luke Combs. Friday features Olivia Rodrigo and Korn, while Saturday brings RÜFÜS DU SOL and TWICE. The final day, Sunday, closes out with A$AP Rocky and a slew of crowd favorites. All stages will run from early afternoon to 10 p.m., offering everything from dance music sunsets to intimate acoustic sets.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy immersive art installations, local food vendors, merchandise pop-ups, and partner activations offering everything from tattoos to VR gaming experiences. For Chicago natives and out-of-town travelers alike, Lollapalooza continues to be more than a concert—it's a summer ritual.
With a lineup this expansive and experiences designed to match, Lollapalooza 2025 looks set to be one of the most memorable editions in the festival’s history.