Lollapalooza
Chicago, United States · August
About
Lollapalooza is a major American music festival that takes place in Grant Park, Chicago, every August. Originally created by Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction in 1991 as a touring festival, it became a fixed Chicago institution in 2005. The festival features a diverse lineup spanning rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop, and Latin music across eight stages over four days, drawing around 100,000 attendees daily. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, Lollapalooza has become one of the most important festivals in North America. The brand has expanded globally with editions in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, and India, making it one of the most internationally recognized festival names.
Highlights
- Four days in Chicago's Grant Park with skyline backdrop
- 100,000 daily capacity across 8+ stages
- Originally a touring festival (1991), settled in Chicago in 2005
- International editions in 7+ countries
- Known for breaking emerging artists alongside major headliners
Details
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Venue
- Grant Park
- Founded
- 1991
- Typical month
- August
- Capacity
- 100,000
- Editions on record
- 2
- Status
- active