
Lollapalooza Chicago, IL
July 28-31, 2016
Alternative / Hip Hop / Rock
Lollapalooza, created in 1991 by Perry Farrell, is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop, EDM artists, dance + comedy performances and craft booths.
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Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. Lollapalooza has featured a diverse range of bands and has helped expose and popularize alternative groups such as Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Hole.
Conceived and created in 1991 by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band, Lollapalooza ran annually until 1997, and was revived in 2003. From its inception through 1997, and its revival in 2003, the festival toured North America. In 2004, the festival organizers decided to expand the dates to two days per city, however poor ticket sales forced the 2004 tour to be cancelled. In 2005, Farrell and the William Morris Agency partnered up with Austin, Texas-based company Capital Sports Entertainment and retooled it into its current format as a weekend destination festival in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Lollapalooza News
Lollapalooza Can’t Wait For The Weekend, Expands To Four Days
The announcement for the 2016 dates of Lollapalooza — the annual music festival that fills Chicago’s grant park every summer — included a surprise: a fourth day. Traditionally, three Read More...
2015 Lookback - Lollapalooza Returns To Grant Park This Weekend
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago this weekend for the 11th year and to hear the head of the Grant Park Conservancy tell it, the festival should be a model for other festivals and other Read More...
Where To Stay In The Loop For Lollapalooza: The Ultimate Hotel Guide
This is in a year where Lollapalooza kicks off in July for the first time in 10 years. With that said, you might have not checked out your hotel options if you’re coming in from out of town. Read More...