Lollapalooza is a huge music festival in Chicago that lasts from July to early August. The biggest and best artists of the generation are featured, making it an unforgettable experience. This year’s festival runs from July 31-August 3.
This year the lineup of artists has left fans in shock because of how many amazing singers there are. Some of the many standouts are Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Gracie Abrams, and Cage the Elephant. There are also Clario, The Wallows, ASAP Rocky, and Foster the People who will put on an amazing performance as well.
After winning a Grammy, many of these artists are on the rise such as Deochil and Sabrina Carpenter. Lollapalooza is a great way for artists to either get an amazing start in the music industry or to continue their success. People might relate Lollapalooza to Coachella, which is a music festival on the West Coast that is very popular among social media influencers and other celebrities.
Lollapalooza being held in Chicago makes it an amazing Festival to attend. The city of Chicago is so beautiful but less intimidating than places like New York. If you are the type of person who doesn't want to go all four days, you can always explore the city of Chicago and do some shopping on a day when your favorite artist is not performing.
Artists like Melanie Martinez, Chappell Roan, Hozier, and SZA will not be returning to Lollapalooza this year. Tyler the Creator, who performed in 2024, will be coming back this year to perform again after his new album release. Other artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and Deochil will be performing for the first time there.
Tyler the Creator will most likely be singing songs from his new album entitled “Chromacopia.” Songs like “Sticky,” “Like Him,” “St. Chroma, and more are all popular tracks off of this album that he will most likely choose to play. Sabrina Carpenter who's one of the other main artists at Lollapalooza will most likely be performing songs off of her album that came out in the past year. Songs like “Espresso,” “Please Please, Please,” and “Bed Chem” are definitely songs to look forward to.
Although tickets are pricey and competitive, ranging from 385-25,000 dollars for VIP 4-day packs, they sell out quickly. Overall, enjoying a beautiful summer day in Chicago at a music festival sounds like the perfect way to spend your summer. Lollapalooza will give you all of that and more including an amazing lineup of talented artists to listen to.
Overall, Lollapalooza is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience that is a great addition to anyone's summer.
By: Ava Worman