The 2025 festival season is shaping up with two major lineups released: Austin City Limits (ACL) and Lollapalooza. Fans on r/lollapalooza have been buzzing, comparing the ACL lineup image and dissecting how it stacks up against Lollapalooza’s 2025 roster.
Key Discussion Highlights:
- Genre Balance: ACL’s diverse genre mix—with pop, rock, and alt acts—is applauded by many who feel it offers a better spread than Lolla’s more pop-heavy lineup.
- Lineup Strength: Some users argue ACL’s lineup lacks the punch of Lollapalooza’s, especially given headline big names featured at Lolla.
- Notable Artist Mentions:
- T-Pain’s appearance on the Lollapalooza bill has sparked speculation about his festival set placement.
- Fans express nostalgia and desire to see The Strokes make a return to festival stages.
- The presence of artists like Doja Cat on ACL and Lollapalooza is noted, with some wishing she’d appeared more prominently at both festivals.
- Hip Hop Representation: There’s general observation across festival 2025 lineups of limited hip hop acts, which some fans find disappointing.
Official Lineups Overview:
Austin City Limits 2025 (Oct 3-5, 10-12)
- Headliners: Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat
- Other highlights: The Strokes, Luke Combs, Doechii, John Summit
Lollapalooza 2025 (July 31-Aug 3)
- Headliners: Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Luke Combs, TWICE, A$AP Rocky, Korn
- Notable inclusions: T-Pain, Doechii
What Fans Are Saying:
The community remains split. Those praising ACL appreciate its genre diversity and some standout artist placements, while Lollapalooza’s devotees highlight a more stacked bill with big pop and hip hop draws. Both have sparked discussion on what could further elevate either lineup, from more hip hop acts to iconic band returns.
As festival season advances, fans will be keeping a close eye on set announcements, stage placements, and potential surprise guests at both Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza.
More on the lineups:
Source: r/lollapalooza