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See Smashing Pumpkins Bring Out ‘Brady Bunch’ Actor for ‘It’s a Sunshine Day’ Cover

See Smashing Pumpkins Bring Out ‘Brady Bunch’ Actor for ‘It’s a Sunshine Day’ Cover

Two months after Billy Corgan interviewed actor Barry Williams on his podcast, the pair reunite at Lollapalooza aftershow at Chicago's Riviera Theatre
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Smashing Pumpkins Announce 'Pumpkinpalooza' Events Ahead of Lollapalooza Headlining

Smashing Pumpkins Announce 'Pumpkinpalooza' Events Ahead of Lollapalooza Headlining

Smashing Pumpkins Announce 'Pumpkinpalooza' Events Ahead of Lollapalooza Headlining
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Chicago's Live Music Scene Thrives with Lollapalooza and Local Shows

Chicago's Live Music Scene Thrives with Lollapalooza and Local Shows

Chicago's Live Music Scene Thrives with Lollapalooza and Local Shows
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Lollapalooza Sets Can Redefine An Artist's Place In Pop Culture

Lollapalooza Sets Can Redefine An Artist's Place In Pop Culture

From side-stage breakouts to main stage coronations, a single Lollapalooza performance has the power to launch a career or cement a legacy.
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12 Cultural Shifts Reflected In Decades Of Lollapalooza Lineups

12 Cultural Shifts Reflected In Decades Of Lollapalooza Lineups

From its alternative rock origins to its modern multi-genre spectacle, see how Lollapalooza's lineups have mirrored decades of American cultural change.
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How Lollapalooza Evolved Into A Major American Summer-Festival Tradition

How Lollapalooza Evolved Into A Major American Summer-Festival Tradition

From its origins as a Gen X alt-rock tour to its current status as a multi-genre Chicago institution, we explore how Lollapalooza became a defining American rite of passage.
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Lollapalooza Pivoted Without Completely Erasing Its Alternative-Rock DNA

Lollapalooza Pivoted Without Completely Erasing Its Alternative-Rock DNA

From its '90s alt-rock roots to its current multi-genre spectacle, we explore how Lollapalooza evolved while keeping its original spirit alive.
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Rail, Midfield, Shade, Or Couch: Which Lollapalooza Experience Fits You?

Rail, Midfield, Shade, Or Couch: Which Lollapalooza Experience Fits You?

We break down the four ways to experience Lollapalooza—from the intense front rail to the comfort of your couch—to find out which vibe is best.
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How To Use Old Lollapalooza Lineups As A Map Of Changing Music Taste

How To Use Old Lollapalooza Lineups As A Map Of Changing Music Taste

Explore how Lollapalooza's lineups have evolved from 90s alt-rock to today's genre-fluid landscape, mapping the major shifts in American music.
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7 Ways To Enjoy Lollapalooza Without Chasing Every Viral Moment

7 Ways To Enjoy Lollapalooza Without Chasing Every Viral Moment

Beyond the headliners and hype, here’s how to have a more present and personal experience at Chicago's iconic Grant Park music festival.
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Is Streaming Lollapalooza The Best-Value Way To Experience The Music?

Is Streaming Lollapalooza The Best-Value Way To Experience The Music?

Weighing the cost of a Lollapalooza ticket against a streaming pass? Here’s a breakdown of the value, experience, and access for each.
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How Lollapalooza Carried Alternative Credibility Into The Pop Era

How Lollapalooza Carried Alternative Credibility Into The Pop Era

A look at how Lollapalooza evolved from a '90s counter-culture festival into a launchpad that gives modern pop stars their alternative edge.