Lollapalooza 2020 has been cancelled


Green Man Festival 2019 (Gary Mather for Live4ever)

(Gary Mather for Live4ever)




Lollapalooza 2020 has been cancelled, organisers have confirmed.

With words which echo so many others we’ve seen during the past few months, those organisers have also launched a virtual event in place of the normal festival, taking in archive performances and never-before-seen footage.

“We wish we could bring Lollapalooza to Grant Park again this year, but we understand why things can’t move forward as planned,” a statement on the festival’s official website reads.

“The health and safety of our fans, artists, partners, staff and community is always our highest priority. Rest assured, we will be working hard behind the scenes to deliver Chicago a spectacular celebration of Lollapalooza’s 30th anniversary in the summer of 2021, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.”

“It’s difficult to imagine summer without our annual weekend together, sharing the undeniable energy generated when live music and our incredible community of fans unite. Keep July 30 – August 2, 2020 on your calendars as we honor our annual tradition by bringing Chicago, and the world, together around our common bond of community, civic engagement and, of course, live music.”


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