Lollapalooza kicked off on July 18, 1991, as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction. Since then, it has had an interesting journey. The festival ran from 1991 to 1997, was revived in 2003, canceled in 2004, and has been going strong since 2005.
Perry Farrell, the frontman of Jane’s Addiction and the festival’s founder, shared his vision for Lollapalooza. He wanted to blend different elements of music, art, and lifestyle into something special. He felt the name “Lollapalooza” perfectly captured that idea.
Looking ahead to Lollapalooza 2025, the lineup is set to be diverse and exciting. The festival will take place from July 31 to August 3, featuring headliners like Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Rufus Du Sol, Twice, Sabrina Carpenter, and A$AP Rocky. Other notable acts include Grace Abrams, Dom Dolla, Cage The Elephant, DJO, Bleachers, Wallows, Doechii, Clairo, Young Miko, and Martin Garrix.
Lollapalooza has transformed from a traveling festival into a major multi-day event in Chicago’s Grant Park. Over the years, it has hosted some incredible acts. Here’s a look at past headliners:
– 1991: Jane’s Addiction, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Nine Inch Nails
– 1992: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine
– 1993: Primus, Alice In Chains, Dinosaur Jr.
– 1994: Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys, Green Day
– 1995: Sonic Youth, Hole, Beck
– 1996: Metallica, Soundgarden, Wu-Tang Clan
– 1997: Devo, Tool, Snoop Doggy Dogg
– 2003: Jane’s Addiction, Audioslave, Queens of the Stone Age
– 2005: Weezer, Primus, Billy Idol
– 2006: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West
Lollapalooza continues to be a highlight for music fans everywhere!
