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Why Lollapalooza’s Latin America Festivals Should Be On Your Radar
Lollapalooza is back and getting ready to rock South America with a lineup that blends global superstars and top Latin music acts. Over the years, this festival has become one of the most significant music events in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, drawing crowds of over 100,000 festival-goers daily. If you’re still on the fence about whether Lollapalooza Latin America deserves the hype, let’s dive into why this festival is a must-attend, from its storied history to this year’s biggest headliners.
How Lollapalooza Became a Global Phenomenon
Lollapalooza kicked off in 1991 when Perry Farrell, the lead singer of Jane’s Addiction, aimed to give his band a proper farewell tour. He organized a 20-city trek across the U.S. and Canada, featuring acts like Living Colour, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Ice-T. What was intended as a one-off event quickly evolved into something much bigger. The name ‘Lollapalooza’ actually came straight from the dictionary (literally). Farrell was seeking inspiration and came across the word, which means “something or someone great and wonderful.” That definition resonated, and the festival became renowned for its boundary-pushing music and unforgettable live shows.
After a few ups and downs, including a brief cancellation in 1997, Lollapalooza found a permanent home in Grant Park, Chicago, in 2005. Since then, it has expanded globally, reaching Chile in 2011, Brazil in 2012, and Argentina in 2014. Nowadays, these Latin American editions rank among the largest music festivals on the continent, known for their unmatched energy and massive crowds.
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Lollapalooza Latin America 2025: Everything You Need To Know
The 2025 edition of Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil will showcase some of the biggest names in music, including Justin Timberlake, Olivia Rodrigo, Shawn Mendes, Alanis Morissette, Tool, and Rüfüs Du Sol. Each festival will run for three days, featuring artists spread across multiple stages.
Lollapalooza Chile is set to take place from March 21 to 23 at Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos, while Lollapalooza Argentina will occur the same weekend at the Hipódromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires. The festival will then relocate to Brazil, where it will take over the Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo from March 28 to 30.
The lineups for the three festivals will be similar, with regional artists unique to each location adding a special touch. Festival-goers can look forward to seeing acts like Benson Boone, Foster the People, Tate McRae, Zedd, Charlotte De Witte, Parcels, and Rawayana. Chile will have its own Mon Laferte and Los Tres, while Argentina will bring a strong vibe with performances by Tan Biónica, Wos, La K’onga, Nathy Peluso, and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.
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Meanwhile, in Brazil, artists like Wave to Earth, Michael Kiwanuka, Barry Can’t Swim, and Marina Lima will take the stage.
Top Latin Performers
Among the leading Latin performers this year, Nathy Peluso is set to showcase her powerful vocals and genre-defying sound, delivering one of the festival’s most eagerly awaited sets. Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, known for their blend of trap, electronic, and rock, are expected to deliver an electrifying and unpredictable show.
Mon Laferte, a festival favorite, will represent Chile with her mix of rock, bolero, and pop, always leaving a lasting emotional impact on her audience. Los Ángeles Azules will bring cumbia to the Lolla stage, turning their set into one of the festival’s biggest parties. Rawayana, the Venezuelan band known for their reggae and funk fusion, will also make an appearance, bringing their easygoing vibe to the stage.
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This year’s Lollapalooza Latin America is set to celebrate some big firsts. Olivia Rodrigo and Tool will be hitting the stage in South America for the first time, while Justin Timberlake will be performing his inaugural shows in Chile and Argentina. Timberlake is currently on his Forget Tomorrow world tour, Rodrigo just finished her GUTS tour, and Mendes is on tap to headline Rock in Rio later this year.
With such a massive lineup, a history of iconic performances, and a vibrant crowd eager to sing and dance for three straight days, Lollapalooza Latin America is gearing up to be an unforgettable experience. If you’re into music, this festival should definitely be on your radar.
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