The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup has officially been announced, marking a significant shift in the festival’s musical identity. For the first time in its nearly 30-year history, no traditional rock band will headline the event. Instead, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, and RÜFÜS DU SOL are set to lead the charge in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 31 to August 3, 2025.
While Lollapalooza was once a haven for rock fans, this year’s lineup signals a pop-centric evolution, with electronic, hip-hop, and alternative acts dominating the roster.
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Lollapalooza 2025 Lineup Breakdown
🎤 Headliners:
- Olivia Rodrigo – The pop-rock sensation, known for her emotional anthems and grunge-inspired sound.
- Sabrina Carpenter – A breakout pop star riding the wave of chart-topping hits.
- Tyler, the Creator – The boundary-pushing rapper and producer set to bring his eclectic energy.
- RÜFÜS DU SOL – The Australian electronic trio delivering hypnotic beats and festival anthems.
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🎶 Other Notable Acts:
- Korn – The only major rock band on the lineup, bringing their nu-metal intensity.
- Cage the Elephant – Alt-rock veterans known for their energetic live performances.
- TWICE – K-pop giants adding global appeal.
- Doja Cat – Genre-blurring superstar known for her explosive stage presence.
- Gracie Abrams, Jane Remover, and 2hollis – Rising names in indie and hyperpop.
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The End of Lollapalooza’s Rock Era?
This year’s lineup highlights a dramatic shift away from rock music, a genre that once defined Lollapalooza. Over the years, bands like Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, and The Black Keys dominated the main stage. Now, Olivia Rodrigo—whose influences include past rock icons—represents the closest thing to a rock headliner.
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The lack of big-name rock bands suggests that Lollapalooza is leaning toward pop and electronic music to attract younger audiences. While rock is still present in smaller acts like Wunderhorse, La Femme, and Girl Tones, its overall presence has dwindled.
Even Cage the Elephant, one of the biggest alt-rock bands of the last decade, is surprisingly placed outside the top tier of performers, while Korn appears more as a nostalgic act than a centerpiece performer.
How Lollapalooza Compares to Other Festivals
Lollapalooza’s departure from rock contrasts with festivals like Welcome to Rockville, which still embraces bands like Green Day, Linkin Park, and Incubus. Similarly, Coachella 2025 maintains a diverse mix of indie, rock, and pop, whereas Lollapalooza is solidifying itself as a pop-dominated event.
With the cancellation of Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, Lollapalooza had an opportunity to fill the indie rock void—but instead, acts like Clairo, Mk.gee, and Magdalena Bay represent the few indie selections in this year’s lineup.
Lollapalooza 2025: What to Expect
📍 Location: Grant Park, Chicago
📅 Dates: July 31 – August 3, 2025
🎧 Genres Represented: Pop, hip-hop, EDM, alternative, hyperpop
Lollapalooza remains one of the biggest multi-genre music festivals in the world, and despite the absence of rock headliners, it continues to evolve with the music industry’s shifting landscape.
Final Thoughts: A New Era for Lollapalooza
With Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter leading the charge, Lollapalooza 2025 is embracing a new generation of music fans. While the lack of rock may disappoint some longtime attendees, the festival is still curating a lineup packed with energy, global appeal, and rising talent.
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