July 31 – Aug. 3, 2025
Grant Park
Each year, thousands of fans travel from around the world to experience Lollapalooza in Chicago. Those lucky enough to score tickets to the four-day extravaganza get to experience a weekend of legendary musical acts, scenic lakefront views, and an unbeatable summer festival atmosphere against the backdrop of Chicago’s magnificent skyline.
Lollapalooza has called Chicago home for 20 years. Since then, this larger-than-life lakefront music experience has become one of the country’s longest-running festivals — not to mention one of the largest and most iconic music fests in the world.
Lollapalooza 2025
Here’s what to know about the lineup, schedule, food vendors, tickets, and more for Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago.
Lollapalooza 2025 lineup
Each year, Lollapalooza’s genre-defying lineup is packed with the music industry’s biggest names, along with local favorites and emerging artists.
The 2025 Lollapalooza headliners include:
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Tyler, the Creator
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Rüfüs du Sol
- Luke Combs
- Twice
- A$AP Rocky
- Korn
- Gracie Abrams
- Doechii
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The full Lollapalooza lineup features more than 170 musical acts across nine stages, including local, national, and global names. Don’t miss performances from Dom Dolla, Martin Garrix, Cage the Elephant, Clairo, Bleachers, T-Pain, Foster the People, Finneas, Gryffin, Flux Pavilion, Jpegmafia, The Marías, Young Miko, Knock2, Remi Wolf, and so many more.
Lollapalooza ticket information
The festival spans four days and offers a variety of admission options:
- 4-day General Admission
- 4-day GA+
- 4-day VIP
- 4-day platinum
- 1-day tickets
If you’re looking to upgrade your experience, check out premium add-ons like official hotel packages, luxury cabanas, private transportation, and exclusive access to stage-side viewing areas. Get more details on Lollapalooza ticket options.
Lollapalooza aftershows
For festival-goers looking to keep the party going (or for those who may have missed out on tickets to the fest), there’s always a full lineup of official Lollapalooza aftershows in neighborhoods across the city.
The shows, which include everything from indie bands to headliners, play at beloved venues around town like Metro, The Vic, House of Blues, Lincoln Hall, and Schubas until late into the night. Check back for the 2025 aftershow lineup.
Festival experience: beyond the music
Music is at the heart of the Lollapalooza experience, with multiple stages and 170+ bands from all over the world. But beyond the music lineup, there’s something for everyone to enjoy between sets. Lolla also features art, interactive pop-ups, brand activations, exclusive lounges, and top food vendors from Chicago and beyond.
Food vendors at Chow Town
The 80+ food vendors that make up Lollapalooza’s Chow Town feed the hungry masses and showcase the delicious diversity of Chicago’s dining scene.
The food lineup at Lollapalooza goes way beyond your typical festival eats — the culinary options include some of the city’s most iconic spots, including:
- Birria tacos from Tacotlan
- Deep dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s
- Plant-based options from Soul Veg City
- Burgers from Billy Goat Tavern
- Classic tamales from The Tamale Guy
- Sweet treats from XO Marshmallow
- Ice cream from Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream
- And so many more
Chow Town is divided up into several sections, with sweet treats at Dessert Island, vegetarian options at Plant Base, and Instagrammable bites in Vibe Village. There are also bar areas with beer, wine, seltzer, and cocktails, plus bodegas with snack options.
Family-friendly fun at Kidzapalooza
No need to get a sitter! Kidzapalooza is a festival within a festival for young music fans, with workshops, activities, and kid-friendly music all day long. Plus, kids age 8 and under get into Lollapalooza free with an adult.
… And so much more
Other things to do at Lollapalooza include merch stands, sponsor lounge parties, recharge stations, interactive pop-ups, and autograph tents.
Hotels near Lollapalooza
There are tons of Chicago hotel options near Lollapalooza that accommodate a wide variety of budgets and preferences. Many hotels in the downtown Loop and South Loop neighborhoods are located within easy walking distance to Grant Park, including:
Explore Chicago hotels near Lollapalooza and book your room before they fill up!
History of Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lollapalooza first began as a multi-city tour led by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell in 1991. After several iterations, the event eventually landed on a permanent home in Chicago in 2005. The festival started as a two-day affair, before adding a third and eventually a fourth day in 2016.
Held in lakefront Grant Park at the beginning of August, Lollapalooza draws crowds of more than 500,000 music fans each year. Fest-goers can enjoy more than a hundred acts spread across multiple performance spaces, ranging from intimate spaces to large-scale stages backed by the sparkling city skyline.
Over the past two decades, the iconic festival has hosted some of the most legendary names in music, including:
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Radiohead
- Metallica
- Lady Gaga
- Daft Punk
- Kendrick Lamar
- LCD Soundsystem
- Paul McCartney
- Ariana Grande
Check out more top music festivals in Chicago all summer long.
For the full schedule, latest updates and detailed ticket information, visit the official website:www.lollapalooza.com.
