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Driving the news: Chicago’s biggest music festival is back. Lollapalooza returns July 31–Aug. 3, filling Grant Park with four full days of music, food, and crowds of thousands.

Details: The fest kicks off daily at 12 p.m. and stretches into the night with major headliners taking the stage across multiple locations. Here’s a day-by-day look at who’s headlining and when:

Thursday:

• Tyler, The Creator: T-Mobile Stage, 9 p.m.

• Luke Combs: Bud Light Stage, 8:30–10 p.m.

• Gracie Abrams: T-Mobile Stage, 7–8 p.m.

• Dom Dolla: Dollapalooza, 8:30–9:45 p.m.

Friday:

• Olivia Rodrigo: T-Mobile Stage, 8:40 p.m.

• Korn: Bud Light Stage, 8:30–10 p.m.

• Djo: T-Mobile Stage, 6:40–7:40 p.m.

• Bleachers: Bud Light Stage, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Rüfüs Du Sol: T-Mobile Stage, 8:45 p.m.

• Twice: Bud Light Stage, 8:30–10 p.m.

• Clairo: Bud Light Stage, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

• Doechii: T-Mobile Stage, 6:55–7:45 p.m.

Sunday:

• A$AP Rocky: Bud Light Stage, 8:45–10 p.m.

• Sabrina Carpenter: T-Mobile Stage, 9 p.m.

• Martin Garrix: Perry’s Stage, 8:30–9:45 p.m.

• Dominic Fike: T-Mobile Stage, 7–8 p.m.

Why it matters: Lolla isn’t just a concert — it’s a cultural moment for Chicago. Beyond the music, it brings food vendors, fashion, and tourism to the Loop, giving local businesses and hospitality a major boost.

The big picture: With over 170 performers across eight stages and Grant Park as the backdrop, Lollapalooza 2025 promises the city’s biggest crowd-drawer of the summer. From genre-blending sets to pop superstars and EDM legends, the weekend is stacked.

What’s next: Expect street closures, packed trains, and long lines near the park. The full lineup and stage map are online for those plotting their perfect fest route.

The bottom line: Whether you’re there for Tyler, Twice, or T-Pain, Lolla’s lineup is a four-day marathon of music — and a defining moment for summer in Chicago.

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