Lollapalooza Berlin is a world-famous music festival in Berlin, attracting music fans from far and wide. The sounds of rock, punk rock, alternative rock, heavy metal, pop, electronic, hiphop and more can be heard during this two-day music festival at Berlin’s Olympia Park and Olympia Stadium.

What is Lollapalooza?

"Berlin's energy, vibrant art, fashion and music scenes are a mirror reflection of what Lollapalooza is all about.” 

Lollapalooza is based on the original Lollapalooza festival that began in Chicago in 1991 in the grunge era. It has spread its wings to more locations across the globe, so editions of the legendary festival are now held in Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Chicago, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile and São Paulo.

The word “Lollapalooza” is an American slang term dating back to the 1890s that can be loosely translated as “an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event”. Extraordinary it sure is.

Ever since its first European edition in 2015, Lollapalooza Berlin has been attracting music fans from all over Europe to this unique festival extravaganza. The festival founder declared: "Berlin's energy, vibrant art, fashion and music scenes are a mirror reflection of what Lollapalooza is all about.” 

Lollapalooza Berlin line-up 2025

The main headline acts for the 2025 edition of Lollapalooza Berlin include:

• Justin Timberlake
• j-hope,
• Gracie Abrams
• Raye
• Benson Boone 

More than music

Lollapalooza knows that the great festival has more than just music on offer. Here you'll find Kidzapalooza, an entire area dedicated to keeping children aged under 11 years old entertained. With crafts, plays, toys and music especially for the little ones, you can make coming to Lollapalooza a day out for the whole family.

There is also the Lolla Fun Fair, which is a heady mix of wild performance art and new circus. Expect crazy costumes, fascinating acts and lots of fire and lights! Next to this is Fashionpalooza, where you can rummage through the festival fashions and find an outfit that truly expresses your inner self, probably with feathers, sequins or something glow-in-the-dark! Finally, there is "The Green Choice" area, where you can find information and products about making your life greener and more sustainable.  

Get your Lollapalooza tickets

The festival tickets are available on the Lollapalooza Berlin website. There are also packages that include bus transport, VIP tickets, tickets for children and teenagers and more. Check out the Lollapalooza Berlin website for more details. 

The festival is committed to being car-free, so please don't drive to Lollapalooza. The Olympic Stadium is easily accessible public transport.

Thumb photo credit: Chris Bucanac