Lollapalooza

The 2021 edition of Lollapalooza continued on Saturday (7/31) with sets from Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, Freddie Gibbs, Angels & Airwaves, Trippie Redd, Cautious Clay, Bia, a surprise Machine Gun Kelly set, Limp Bizkit, and more

”Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love. With that in mind, DaBaby will no longer be performing,” a statement from the festival reads.

Public concern over COVID cases in Cook County and the country continues, and now for Saturday, the festival will begin requiring masks be worn by attendees, regardless of vaccination status, in any indoor spaces.

Despite concerns of rising COVID cases, Lollapalooza kicked off as planned on Thursday

Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park on July 29-August 1.

Lollapalooza returns on July 29-August 1 in Chicago’s Grant Park

Alongside headliners Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Tyler the Creator, and Miley Cyrus, the lineup includes Megan Thee Stallion, Brockhampton, Jimmy Eat World, Modest Mouse, Freddie Gibbs… Journey and Limp Bizkit?

Lollapalooza co-founder and former WME head Marc Geiger has a plan for saving independent venues.

Porno For Pyros (Mike Watt included) did an acoustic backyard set for their first public performance in 24 years, and Perry was also interviewed by Matt Pinfield beforehand.

The four-day virtual fests includes archival footage of Paul McCartney, LCD Soundsystem, Arcade Fire, Metallica, The Cure, Run the Jewels, Alabama Shakes, Tyler the Creator, and Pearl Jam, among others, as well as a Porno for Pyros reunion and more.