Lollapalooza is one of the biggest and longest-running music festivals in the United States. Since 2005, it has taken place every July at Grant Park in Chicago and attracts over 400,000 people each year.
Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell created the festival in 1991. At first, it was a touring event that featured alternative rock, metal, punk, hip hop, and electronic acts. It also included art displays and nonprofit groups. After years on the road and a short break, organizers relaunched it as a permanent event in Chicago.
Over time, Lollapalooza expanded beyond the U.S. It now has editions in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and several other countries. With its mix of genres and global reach, the festival has become both a cultural phenomenon and a model for modern multi-genre events.