Lollapalooza is a very well-known annual music festival that takes place at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois over the course of four days. The event was founded in 1991 and covers a broad range of genres including hip hop, alternative rock, and punk rock. In addition to the musical events, this festival also offers a platform for visual artists, political groups, and non-profit organizations. It is estimated that this event hosts around 400,000 people. While the primary festival occurs in Chicago, Illinois, United States, there are other Lollapalooza festivals across the globe.
Lollapalooza was conceived and founded by Perry Farrell, the singer for Jane’s Addiction. Originally, this festival was supposed to be a farewell tour for the band. The show went on annually until 1997. The festival was revived in 2003. Now the event sells out annually and is one of the most iconic music festivals in the world. The Brazil version of this festival is known for being the 3rd highest grossing music festival.
The 2020 festival was cancelled as a result of the pandemic. The 2021 Lollapalooza doesn’t have a definitive date, but there is an estimated date of the event taking place between July 28th and August 1st. After the dates are announced, you can purchase these tickets online at the Lollapalooza site.