Fan reaction roundup
A r/lollapalooza thread summed up what a lot of us felt: Lollapalooza 2025 landed. Attendees pointed to surprise appearances, headline firepower and a string of memorable support sets that kept the energy high across Grant Park.
“Was it just me or was this year especially awesome? Solid lineup top to bottom.”
— Reddit user recap
Standouts fans named
- Chance the Rapper — surprise set that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
- Tyler, The Creator — headline presence reminded everyone why he’s a festival must-see.
- Pop moments — fans called out “girl pop” highlights from Sabrina, Olivia, Gracie and Rebecca as feel-good set pieces.
- Breakout and support acts — Wallows, Flipturn, ROLE MODEL, Royel Otis, Bleachers and DJO all earned shout-outs for strong performances.
- Vibe factors — perfect weather and tight scheduling made it easy to bounce between stages and catch unexpected gems.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Lollapalooza/comments/1nrmgx1/2025_chicago_solid_af/